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Home » Authors » Austin Weber

Articles by Austin Weber

What’s New With Workstations

Lean Workstations: Organized for Productivity

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
February 6, 2005
Lean workstations are designed for minimal wasted motion, which refers to any unnecessary time and effort required to assemble a product. Excessive twists or turns, uncomfortable reaches or pickups, and unnecessary walking all contribute to wasted motion.
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Rivets, Steam and Sweat

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
January 5, 2005
Steam locomotive building was a labor-intensive process.
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Chrysler Unveils New Production Paradigm

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
January 5, 2005
A radical concept may revolutionize the way vehicles are built.
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New Markets Emerge as Electronics Converge

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
January 5, 2005
Manufacturers grapple with reduced size, increased functionality, memory capacity and reliability.
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Toys Today; Engineers Tomorrow?

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 8, 2004
A new museum exhibit in Chicago makes manufacturing look cool.
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Medical Device Makers Push New Frontiers

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 8, 2004
New designs and novel products spur healthy long-term growth.
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Off-Road Equipment Market Picks Up

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 4, 2004
New diesel engine emission rules and satellite technology spur demand for tractors.
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Assembly Plant of the Year: Coloring Book Shows How Kenworth Trucks Are Built

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 4, 2004
What type of crayon would you use to color a pneumatic screwdriver? What about a power-and-free conveyor? Grade-school kids coloring scenes from a truck assembly line have 120 different
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Assembly Plant of the Year: When the Hauling Gets Rough, the Tough Turn to Kenworth

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 4, 2004
For more than 80 years, Kenworth Truck Co. (Kirkland, WA) has enjoyed a reputation for building vehicles known for their durability, reliability and dependability. The company's trucks are a common
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The Pros and Cons of Assembly Cells

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 4, 2004
Assembly cells are not suitable for all applications.
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