What role does New Work have to play in mechanical engineering
Globalization and digitalization have fundamentally changed the world of work. Technical development is [...]
Cable conduits in industry – what really matters?
It’s not unusual to find cable conduits here and there in the home, [...]
Work cabins for making pharmaceutical production safe
Special care is needed during the production of chemical substances, which is subject to [...]
Newcomers big on (at)traction at the Railway Challenge
Full speed ahead for future mobility with the next generation. Major changes of [...]
Making it to Modex 2020
Impressions from one of the largest manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain shows in [...]
In Line with Safety
Exploring different item safety solutions - line by line In industrial manufacturing, workplace [...]
How digitalization is changing mechanical engineering
The item future trends study offers valuable insights into the future of mechanical [...]
Stairway expertise – pitches and more
Not all stairways are the same. Pitch and the space available make the [...]
Why an ergonomic assembly work bench is a must
Despite the innovations associated with digitalization and Industry 4.0, manual work is still [...]
Karakuri: Putting Continuous Improvement into Motion
Reflections on a growing trend in the Continuous Improvement world As manufacturers strive [...]
The key digitalisation terminology at a glance
It’s not always easy to maintain an overview in the maze of digitization [...]
Visual management – 5S and Poka-Yoke
5S and Poka-Yoke are two highly effective methods of visual management. As we’ve [...]
Automated guided vehicle systems in use at Audi
In state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing, modularity and versatility are increasingly important factors when it [...]
Lean Production System: Lean in Real Time
The values of quick-connect progressive assembly material handlers In manufacturing today, we talk [...]
ESD safety – the basics in layman’s terms
ESD damage may be invisible to the naked eye, but it can have [...]
Why item? A Case Study
A robotic manufacturer explains why they switched to item for their machine frames. [...]
A world tour with aluminium profiles
From Germany to the Great Wall of China and Shanghai, then back home [...]
The importance of big data in mechanical engineering
No matter how efficient an industrial company’s production operations are right now, there’s [...]
Tidying up the workshop – bringing order with a system
“Tidy house, tidy mind” – this saying applies just as much to workshops [...]
item America at The Assembly Show 2019: News from Booth 139
Impressions from one of the most important manufacturing trade shows in the US. [...]
Working ergonomically using the item toolpanel® System
How the item toolpanel® System’s compatibility with the item building kit systems provides [...]
CHIRON – a construction site robot ready for outer space
How state-of-the-art robotics can open up new opportunities for humankind. Robots are already [...]
Bicycle testing technology goes global
When it comes to ensuring cyclists’ safety, reliable bicycle testing technology is a [...]
Human-robot collaboration for manual assembly
Perfect teamwork with a non-human colleague is no longer a pipe dream. Collaboration [...]
The true importance of IT security for SMEs
Many SMEs don’t see IT security as a high priority, but it’s becoming [...]
Women in Automotive Takes the Wheel
Christy Roman leads a partnership to empower Christy Roman is living life in [...]
Imao Corporation champions ergonomics in Japan
Our Japanese partner Imao is making ergonomics popular in Japan. Although lean production [...]
Karakuri solution for the automotive supplier industry
How material supply and picking for coolant pump assembly is benefiting from low-cost [...]
Ergonomic work benches have arrived in Silicon Valley
More and more companies are catching on that employees need a break from [...]
How education and training are changing with Industry 4.0
The fourth industrial revolution is also transforming the education/training and labour market. All [...]
Multiple perspectives are key for innovation
KJ Cocke, engineering manager at item West, believes that a balanced workforce is [...]
The PDCA cycle – getting better bit by bit
A concrete way of achieving continuous improvement. Lean production has become firmly established [...]
High-precision pick-and-place for the life sciences industry
It really gets under your skin – thousands of single-use needles are required [...]
Lean factory design for production planning
How companies with real-time localisation and localisation-based order management can benefit from new [...]
Cleaning system for reusable workpiece carriers
A high-performance, cost-effective solution for cleaning trays in the production process. Reusable plastic [...]
One-piece flow – the direct way to lean production
How reorganising an assembly line boosts productivity by up to 30 percent. Improving [...]
A bike, child carrier and logistics workhorse in one
How a clever idea and the benefits of our building kit systems come [...]
Shanghai Tower: The secret to its stability
The Shanghai Tower is the second-tallest building in the world, after the Burj [...]
A multipurpose assembly work bench
How Lenkering GmbH found an innovative solution to a long-standing problem. Custom assembly [...]
An innovative sewing machine for the aerospace industry
It is no secret that German SMEs enjoy an enviable reputation worldwide for [...]
Made from sand
How two engineers from Thuringia want to create affordable homes in developing countries [...]
Pioneering vinyl pressing
How Irmler GmbH is breathing new life into the record pressing market. Good [...]