Many manufacturers are concerned with reducing their energy consumption — some due to environmental concerns and others because saving energy means saving money, which goes directly to the bottom line. For example, if your profit margin is 10% and you generate 3% savings, that equals a 30% increase in sales volume. In other words, saving [...]
While the function of a safety strap is to prevent a mold from accidentally coming apart during transportation and handling, its purpose is to protect people — not the mold or the machine. The most common cause of mold halves separating is when a setup person uses only one eyebolt to lift a mold that [...]
Most educators will agree that all school campuses, college campuses and educational facilities should be focused on one thing: providing the necessary tools and environments required for their students to excel. To achieve this, safety and security should be a number one priority. Developing, maintaining and operating a comprehensive school security solution is by no [...]
In this article, we will discuss the best school security camera systems that can help you create a secure environment for your students. Covering classroom CCTV, dome, PTZ, and ANPR cameras, along with remote CCTV monitoring and more, this guide will help you understand the systems and solutions best suited to your school. Classroom security [...]
Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in your computer systems with the hope of infiltrating other devices in the network and gathering your data. Any device connected to the internet can be hacked, including smart security systems and smart security cameras. However, the chances of your security system being hacked are very low. To ensure your home or [...]
The modern office is a dynamic environment, constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing world. Some people have gradually returned to in-person work, but not necessarily full-time. Over a third of remote employees have decided to keep working from home, while 41% choose a hybrid solution Commercial security companies now have the challenge [...]
For those starting a business, it’s of utmost importance to connect with a high-quality manufacturer that can supply the right type of materials for your product. Believe it or not, the manufacturer you work with will help form the very foundation of your business. They become a cornerstone of your overall worthiness — something that [...]
Chinese product sourcing is popular with many professionals in the field of procurement. Do you know why? Because it is the country that sells more manufactured goods than any other country! China is often called the world’s factory due to its strong and huge manufacturing sectors. For this article, we will discuss what China Sourcing [...]
Looking back at more than 25 years of ordering injection molds, I worked with 20 or 30 different mold builders. it’s only about one shop per year. These 20 or 30mold shops were in at least nine different areas and built over 500 molds for my clients at the time. So how do I choose [...]
Automated metrology is pervasive in manufacturing today, but not just for quality verification. Various types of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), also called sensors, combined with applicable software, are being put to work across the manufacturing enterprise for many applications. While quality verification is at the root of metrology in manufacturing, the technology is also used [...]