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Twenty years after making its first moving-coil electric actuator, SMAC Corp. has emerged as an industry leader in linear motor technology.

America’s No. 1 forklift manufacturer excels at material handling.

Early in 2011, instrumentation manufacturer Dynisco Inc. implemented a four-year continuous improvement program to help the company and its subsidiaries meet ongoing challenges at several regional and international plants.

No checklist can effectively handle customer complaints.

Continuous improvement in manufacturing has been on Bruce Hamilton’s mind for many years.

TOYOTA CITY, Japan—Toyota Motor Corp. plans to adopt a modular manufacturing strategy that will allow it to operate smaller assembly lines.

Automotive OEMs and Tier 1s are increasingly separating specific assembly processes from the main production line as part of their lean manufacturing model.

It’s important to recognize times of transition.

Flexible drawer storage cabinets can save time and floor space.

To reduce its inventory costs, Dynisco needed to change how it designed and assembled its products.