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Six Reasons for Capital Equipment Disaster

Six Reasons for Capital Equipment Disaster

Capital projects fall short of expectations for reasons that are mostly avoidable
Russ Sorrells
August 12, 2019
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In my first postcollege job, I was a manufacturing engineer for Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus, IN. Two weeks into the job, my boss came to me with a project to purchase an industrial wash system, and I leaped at the opportunity. It was a disaster.
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Light Fixation Revolutionizes Two-Part Epoxies

The Challenge of Automating a Manual Process

A systems integrator can provide invaluable assistance when automating a previously manual process
Corey Foster
August 9, 2019
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When manufacturing engineers are tasked with automating a process that is currently done manually, their main question for an automation supplier is, "Have you ever automated this specific process before?"
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Project Management for Assembly Automation

Project Management for Assembly Automation

When purchasing an automated assembly system, plan well, build on the experience of others, and work with a solid team.
Darren Verebelyi Ph.D.
March 11, 2019
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Your company has just decided to add a new product to the lineup, and now it's up to you to purchase a new assembly line. No worries. It's just like buying something on Amazon, right? You search for a product with at least a four-star rating. You browse a couple reviews. A few clicks later, you're all set.
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