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Three Factors that Shouldn’t Hold You Back from Implementing Robotic Automation

Humans are sentient beings who think and make cognitive decisions. These attributes, among many others, coexist with the innate human desire to learn and grow. Thus, it is fair to say the majority of us in or entering the workforce would prefer a career that leverages our minds as opposed to one... Continue Reading

Sustaining Industrial Manufacturing Cybersecurity

As cyber-attacks emerge and evolve, the enterprise will need to look beyond cybersecurity to become cyber-resilient. Many industrial companies have made progress in heading off cyber-attacks, but, with new threats emerging and evolving, they will require greater resilience that combines... Continue Reading

Blockchain’s Role in Factory Automation

The distributed ledger technology is being tapped to foster trust and build transparency into extended supply chains and to facilitate mass customization. Blockchain, primarily associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is increasingly hitting the radar screens of manufacturers as a mechanism... Continue Reading

3D Metal Printing Tries to Break Into the Manufacturing Mainstream

Companies like Desktop Metal aim to go beyond airplane parts and medical implants. It’s been five or so years since 3D printing was at peak hype. Since then, the technology has edged its way into a new class of materials and started to break into more applications. Today, 3D printers are... Continue Reading

Breach of Rust: How Hackers Break in through Old Tech

Modern hackers can infiltrate manufacturers using outdated technologies. Here are five possible weak spots in your defense. In 2010, the infosecurity community identified an extremely sophisticated computer worm capable of propagating at an unprecedented rate and exploiting several previously... Continue Reading

Augmented Reality for Manufacturing Gains Traction, Presents Challenges

As AR in manufacturing takes off, it's demonstrating it can improve many aspects of manufacturing and increase productivity, but there are challenges to consider before adopting. Early adopters of augmented reality for manufacturing and training are already reporting many user experience and... Continue Reading

MTI Heat Treat LIVE a HIT

If you haven’t been tuning into MTI’s monthly LIVE webcast, Heat Treat LIVE, you need to take a look at it. Each month, MTI’s Tom Morrison interviews one to three guests who are experts or engaged members on the topic being discussed. During the webcast, members are able to... Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes $1,326,367 Penalty on Ohio Heat Treater

Just when you thought an OSHA penalty may not be super hazardous to your company, think again. The following release was recently published regarding a penalty on an Ohio-based heat treater. The following shows why you should take safety very seriously. _______________________________ The U.S.... Continue Reading

NAM 2019 Spring Board of Directors Meeting Report

Originally posted by Bob Hill This year’s spring meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors (BOD) was held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The BOD attendee list included approximately 100 CEO’s, Presidents, and business owners from all 50 states. An... Continue Reading

MTI’s New Cyber Security Committee Hosts Kickoff Call

During MTI’s Winter Strategic Meeting this past January, MTI established a new committee focused on best practices in Cyber Security. In this new age of connectivity and the Internet of Things, protecting information and processes coming in and going out electronically is critical. ... Continue Reading

Locking Up Warehouse & Supply Chain Security

Supply chain security is essential, and as thieves get smarter and more sophisticated, it's up to warehouse managers to find ways to protect their investment from the moment it is manufactured to the time it goes on store shelves. Warehouse and supply chain security are evolving to keep up with... Continue Reading

Why Reporting All Incidents Matters

Employers should have open communication channels for reporting incidents. The concept of incident reporting has been around for quite some time now. Though it was designed to improve safety in the workplace, there are still a number of reasons employees refuse to comply and avoid this.... Continue Reading