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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 [...]
STACKLAB’s Wild Abode Beats and Breathes in Toronto
The immersive exhibit featured the public launch of a programmable lighting structure utilizing [...]
Why Scrum is useful in mechanical engineering
Markets, industries and business models are changing fast. Why not use Scrum as [...]
The skills that are becoming more important as a result of digitalisation
Any technical revolution will make certain skills more important. Digitalisation is no exception [...]
Poka-Yoke – a systematic approach to preventing errors
Successfully applying the error prevention principle known as Poka-Yoke can significantly boost efficiency [...]
Why companies should hire disabled employees
How people with disabilities can support companies and what they need for top [...]
Take an inside look at an engineering career at item America
National Engineers Week inspires us to discuss the challenging rewards of a career [...]
Identifying ESD damage using an electron microscope
When microchips are faulty, it’s the job of the Dresden-based experts at SGS [...]
Dare to Go Beyond the Status Quo!
Change is difficult especially in business, when changing typically means leaving the comfort [...]
The biggest challenges facing manufacturing and distribution and tips to overcome them!
Industry 4.0-Are you ready? The fourth industrial revolution (or commonly referred to as [...]
Digitalisation in layman’s terms
What does the often abstract concept of “going digital” actually mean? Even though [...]
Hives of activity
Bees aren’t just cute – without them, nature and humans would have a [...]
The sign of a high-quality fastener
Putting aluminium profile fasteners to the test. For decades, aluminium profile technology from [...]
Lean production in practice – what is a “Gemba walk”?
Lean production in practice – what is a “Gemba walk”? If you explore [...]
Age-appropriate work benches in production
When given the right support, older employees can harness their full potential and [...]
Digitalisation in mechanical engineering – how up to date are you?
There’s no denying it – digitalisation is revolutionising mechanical engineering. Companies need to [...]
How to ensure the best outcome and enhance flight safety
How to ensure the best outcome and enhance flight safety using advanced technology, [...]
To the Extreme
Molly Harwood’s journey from dreaming of becoming an illustrator to becoming an inspiration [...]
Workplace environments are central to job satisfaction
Mona Rafiee, an Industrial Engineer for Hydrogenics, accomplishes her work potential and achieves [...]
Kaikaku: The opposite of Kaizen?
A comparison of two (seemingly) totally different lean principles. We’re very experienced when [...]
Challenges in specialist mechanical engineering
The requirements in specialist mechanical engineering are tough. But what exactly does that [...]
Process optimisation in production – an expert opinion
The methods and tools of lean production have been a popular topic on [...]
Industry 4.0 in production – the ergonomic aspect
Why ergonomic principles are important, even in the digital future. As we enter [...]
The story of item – from a local business to a global enterprise
How it all began: From two-man firm to worldwide success story. A new [...]
Aluminium profiles in specialist mechanical engineering – ideas and advantages
For a long time, specialist mechanical engineers welded together steel to make their [...]
Multiple perspectives are key for innovation
KJ Cocke, engineering manager at item West, believes that a balanced workforce is [...]
Lean production methods at a glance
The meaning behind lean production terminology. Lean production concepts continue to be successful, [...]