Adjustability is a key factor when choosing assembly line seating, especially in today’s flexible, lean work environment. Engineers should look for chairs that feature adjustable heights and back tilts. How the chair and the operator fit together is crucial.
The main difference between seated and standing workstations are in reaches and clearances. Seated work requires more leg clearances, and cannot accommodate long reaches. Work surface heights can vary for standing work.
Foam is an important element to look for when selecting assembly line seating. However, the type of foam used in the construction of a chair is something that’s often overlooked. Foam is produced with varying characteristics and quality.
One of the keys to success in any business endeavor is to avoid the pitfalls experienced by other companies that have traveled down the same road before you. Here are 12 important things to consider when pondering the make or buy decision.
Northrop Grumman Corp. is investing more than $100 million in an integrated assembly line for the F-35 Lightning II jet fighter program. The automated line will enable the company to produce one center fuselage per day.
A steel casket is more than just a large metal box. The 2009 Assembly Plant of the Year uses many different manual and automated assembly processes to create a dignified product with an elegant look.
The casket industry traces its roots back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, where wood, cloth and paper were used to make sarcophagus-style burial boxes. In the United States, casket manufacturing developed in the late 19th century. Today, it is a $1.2 billion industry and Batesville Casket Co. is the leading manufacturer.
All employees at the 2009 Assembly Plant of the Year adhere to the “Manchester Guiding Principles,” a philosophy that strives to cut costs, improve quality, boost productivity and improve time to market. Ten basic principles form the backbone of all manufacturing activity at Batesville Manchester.
Safety is something that’s taken very seriously at the 2009 Assembly Plant of the Year. In fact, Batesville Manchester’s large water tower sports an outline of the state of Tennessee with the slogan “Volunteer for Safety.” Communication and education also play a key role in the process.
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