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Articles about workstations and ergonomics for the assembly line.

ARTICLES

Health and Safety in Post-Pandemic Manufacturing

Health and Safety in Post-Pandemic Manufacturing

A comprehensive approach will ensure safety and productivity.
Zoe Leduc
July 15, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest disruption to the manufacturing in modern history, causing even the largest global manufacturers to stop production. The pandemic forced factories to minimize or stop production for the safety of the employees and often at the demand of local and federal governments.
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Success With Workstations

Success With Workstations

New workstations have helped manufacturers in various industries improve productivity and ergonomics
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John Sprovieri
May 11, 2020

Looking for stuff, whether it be keys, wallet, phone, meeting notes, spices in a kitchen cabinet, or pencils in my woodworking shop, is the bane of my existence. Some days, I feel as if I spend more time looking for stuff than I do actually using the stuff I was looking for.


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Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age

Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age

New software tools help engineers enforce production processes
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Austin Weber
March 6, 2020

Nobody's perfect. Even the best trained, most experienced assemblers can make mistakes on the line, especially in high-mix production environments. Fortunately, a variety of software products are available to help prevent assembly errors.


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IoT Boosts Productivity at Bosch Assembly Plant

IoT Boosts Productivity at Bosch Assembly Plant

Bosch Rexroth’s assembly plant in Bethlehem, PA, is a proving ground for Industry 4.0 technology
Rodney Rusk
November 5, 2019
As one of the world's leading manufacturing companies, Bosch strives to be both a lead provider and a lead user of Industry 4.0 technologies. Worldwide, the company has more than 70 Internet of Things (IoT) projects running in a variety of industries and applications.
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Tool Balancers and Support Arms

Tool Balancers and Support Arms

Traditional tool balancers and evolving support arms boost worker efficiency and safety
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Jim Camillo
July 10, 2019
There are good and bad aspects to repetition. On one hand, it's a proven way to learn to expertly perform a task. On the other, it can lead to physical problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, and bad arthritis in the hands, arms, legs and back.
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The Reality of Augmented Reality

The Reality of Augmented Reality

Wearable devices empower assemblers to be more productive
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Austin Weber
May 7, 2019
Traditionally, it's not unusual to see people wear goggles and other types of safety glasses in factories. But, a new class of wearable devices is becoming increasingly popular on assembly lines.
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Positioning Equipment Improves Ergonomics for Medical Device Assembler

Positioning Equipment Improves Ergonomics for Medical Device Assembler

Powered positioning equipment helps workers at Thermo Fischer Scientific to assemble 40-pound incubators safely and efficiently
Judy Camp
April 10, 2019
Ergonomic upgrades are becoming a vital part of many workplaces, and assembly workstations can be especially challenging. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ergonomic issues cost U.S. companies upwards of $54 billion annually, and they account for one-third of workplace absences.
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Breaking and Industry News

OMI to Launch Podcast Series on Manufacturing Talk Radio

March 26, 2019

FAIRFIELD, NJ—Jacket Media Co. will be incorporating a new series, Manufacturing Tomorrow, into its nationally recognized podcast, Manufacturing Talk Radio, which has aired since November 2013. Manufacturing Tomorrow is a podcast series by the Ohio Manufacturing Institute at Ohio State University.


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EVENTS

Industry

4/10/14
Ann Arbor, MI
United States

Managing an Ergonomics Process

 Attendees will develop the ability to recognize, plan, and integrate the strategic elements of ergonomics into their current business processes. This workshop is not an introductory course and is intended for those who have previously attended the Applied Industrial Ergonomics seminar.  

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Industry

6/19/14
Ann Arbor, MI
United States

Advanced Ergonomic Design Workshop

 This workshop takes you beyond identifying and assessing ergonomic risk, and leads you into “designing out” the risk to begin with.  Through hands-on experiences and group activities, some of which may be held off-site, participants will learn how to evaluate existing equipment and propose methodologies for good ergonomic design. This workshop is for people who have previously participated in the Applied Industrial Ergonomics training course.  

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