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