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The Japanese refer to small, ongoing, and incremental continuous improvement activities as "Kaizen." It is a cornerstone of Lean manufacturing.

The IIoT, Cloud computing, AR/VR, autonomous robots and AI—these and all the other technologies that fall under the "smart manufacturing" umbrella comprise what pundits call Industry

A Kanban card is a visual cue that a supply bin is empty, thus triggering a replenishment work order. It goes hand in hand with Just in Time manufacturing and

Forget the honor system. Vending machines are not only a great way to dispense candy bars and cold drinks, but also cutting tools, shop supplies, and PPE. The result is greater control, less

Take a two-axis CNC lathe, add some milling and drilling attachments along with the additional machine axes needed to drive them, and you have a mill-turn machine. They have become increasingly

A virtual model of a physical component or assembly that gathers and contains lifecycle information. It is typically used for continuous improvement, operational or performance analyses, product

SME’s 30 Under 30 program highlights young professionals revolutionizing manufacturing. Explore their inspiring journeys and contributions driving the future of advanced industry practices.

A 3D printing technology that deposits, or jets, tiny droplets of photocurable material onto a build platform. Material jetting is known for its high precision and resolution, and is one

Products and services hosted in "the Cloud" and delivered over the Internet on a subscription basis (software, databases, backups, or computing platforms) are offered "as a Service."

The "e" in e-procurement means electronic. If you buy stuff from Amazon or sell on Etsy, you are a member of the e-procurement community.