An operator uses a handheld laser gauging system to measure gaps on an automotive instrument panel assembly. The system includes both the laser sensor and the controller. The standoffs ensure
Some suppliers tout the ergonomic benefits of their tools; others emphasize the accuracy of their products. This independent study looks at the trade-offs.
Effective readability and traceability are critical to success in the consumer electronics industry. By keeping track of products throughout their life cycle, manufacturers can protect themselves against costly recalls and product mix-ups, as well as implement effective “damage control” in the event of a problem.
The $1.4 billion Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee is used to create high-energy neutron beams to investigate the molecular structures of eve-rything from superconductors to proteins in living cells
Founded in 1991, ProtoDesign Inc. (Utica, MI) is a medium-sized electronics contract manufacturer that specializes in short-run product design and prototype production.