Karakuri: Putting Continuous Improvement into Motion
Reflections on a growing trend in the Continuous Improvement world As manufacturers strive [...]
Data security in mechanical engineering – a beginner’s guide
There’s no doubt that digitalization is fundamentally changing mechanical engineering. Companies have to [...]
The key digitalisation terminology at a glance
It’s not always easy to maintain an overview in the maze of digitization [...]
RocketEngineers podcast for young engineers
An interview with the host of a new engineering podcast Podcasts are extremely [...]
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 [...]
How digitization is changing the world of engineering
How the digital revolution and digital engineering are making engineering tasks easier and [...]
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Exploring the Engineeringtool: Real Testimonials from Real Users
When it comes to the ease and accessibility provided by the item Engineeringtool, [...]
Karakuri Kaizen: Automation with smarts
How to achieve automation effectively and cheaply with Karakuri Kaizen. In the era [...]
7 Gifts for the Engineer in Your Life
What do you get the analytical, engineering mind in your life? The item [...]
Lean Production System: Lean in Real Time
The values of quick-connect progressive assembly material handlers In manufacturing today, we talk [...]
The Importance of Ergonomics: It’s All Greek to Me
Building a strong case for the benefits of an ergonomic workplace. Ergonomics is [...]
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. [...]
Lean production – visual management at a glance
How companies can boost efficiency in production through visual communication. Continuous improvement is [...]
A world tour with aluminium profiles
From Germany to the Great Wall of China and Shanghai, then back home [...]
Industry 4.0 is the Talk of the Town in Leon, Mexico
Hannover Messe brings Innovation and Ideas to Mexico From October ninth to eleventh, [...]
The importance of big data in mechanical engineering
No matter how efficient an industrial company’s production operations are right now, there’s [...]
AWE Goes Abroad
The Advancing Women Engineers Initiative Has Gone International Groundbreakers and Glass Ceiling Breakers. [...]
Tidying up the workshop – bringing order with a system
“Tidy house, tidy mind” – this saying applies just as much to workshops [...]
Defining and demonstrating strengths for success in mechanical engineering
Today’s digital marketing methods offer mechanical engineering companies a whole host of options [...]
Coaching KATA an important aspect of lean processes
Improving production means supporting staff with targeted coaching. The continuous improvement process is [...]
Measures to combat stress in the workplace
Although nobody likes to talk about it, it is by no means unusual [...]
Working ergonomically using the item toolpanel® System
How the item toolpanel® System’s compatibility with the item building kit systems provides [...]
Digital factory equipment engineering
Lean production principles can really come into their own in factory equipment engineering. [...]
An aluminium roof rack – a must-have for your VW camper van
Do-it-yourself with YouTuber Patrick and his radical roof rack. Some 400 hours of [...]
item America Engineer Drums Up a Solution
item Engineer uses his industry know-how and item profiles to help his wife [...]
Overview of aluminium profile fasteners – a solution for every application
Stable, reliable, versatile – the aluminium profile fasteners from the item MB Building [...]
item connects – mechanical engineering service from a single source
Thanks to our online tools, customer service at item begins long before you [...]
Firmly anchoring CIP with the Improvement KATA
How companies can ensure continuous improvement in production. The continuous improvement process is [...]
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 [...]
Starting out in mechanical engineering – what students expect
Companies that understand and respond to the needs of career starters have a [...]
eFlex and item America: A Complementing Pair
item America is the newest member of eFlex Systems' Partner Program item America [...]
Jidoka – definition, origins and benefits
Want to detect errors automatically? That’s no problem with the Jidoka lean production [...]
Bicycle testing technology goes global
When it comes to ensuring cyclists’ safety, reliable bicycle testing technology is a [...]
Ergonomics and intralogistics – a strong team
How two key performance features of cutting-edge industrial work benches complement each other [...]
Human-robot collaboration for manual assembly
Perfect teamwork with a non-human colleague is no longer a pipe dream. Collaboration [...]
Digital strategy – what are the challenges involved?
There is no avoiding digitalisation in mechanical engineering – that much is clear [...]
Pursue Your Passion
In Stuttgart and Orlando, a global push for women in the workforce. Around [...]
Ergonomics illustration – how to sit correctly!
Our illustration shows you which aspects are most important for an ergonomic, healthy [...]
A technology competition that fosters team spirit
From engineering a miniature car and designing a pit display to putting teamwork [...]
Lean production terminology at a glance
Highly promising methods for boosting efficiency – a compact guide for beginners. [...]
The impact of digitalisation on production
No room for pessimism – how production can benefit from digitalisation. In an [...]
Women in Automotive Takes the Wheel
Christy Roman leads a partnership to empower Christy Roman is living life in [...]
Mechanical engineering podcasts – ten interesting tips
Free and accessible round the clock, podcasts offer in-depth and carefully prepared content [...]
Imao Corporation champions ergonomics in Japan
Our Japanese partner Imao is making ergonomics popular in Japan. Although lean production [...]
Travelling Australia with a solar car and item
Budding engineers from Germany are gearing up for the world’s toughest solar vehicle [...]
Taking the Steps to a Solid Platform System
item Southeast takes one step at a time with a custom-build project for [...]
What do new business models look like in mechanical engineering?
One of the key challenges in digitalisation is developing new business models. There [...]
