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Making Lean Manufacturing Work By Bonnie Sawyer, Remstar, Westbrook, ME
Lean manufacturing and distribution are based on improving processes within an organization to eliminate waste where it is found. It is a philosophy that, put into practice, eliminates and reduces costs and increases a company's value. It is derived from the original Toyota focus on ...
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Custom LED PCB Assembly, From Start to Finish By Rodney Mena and Johnny Jiang, CAO Group, West Jordan, UT
Whether you're evaluating your current CM, or sourcing a specialist PCBA manufacturer, especially one you have not worked with previously, the first thing to check out is certifications. Manufacturers with a commitment to quality should have an ISO 9001:2000 certification and adherence ...
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Jetrite Legend Printing System Broxbourne, U.K. — KLG and PTL, both leaders in their fields, have jointly developed JetRite, the new UV inkjet system for legend printing on PC boards. Based on digital technology, the new inkjet system offers numerous advantages over more conventional legend printing techniques. By eliminating ...
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Aerotech: Hardcover Linear Ball-Screw Stage
Pittsburgh, PA — The ATS165 is a rugged, value-driven linear stage from Aerotech that is especially suited for applications requiring debris protection and medium travel, mid-tier positioning performance. It is similar...
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Omron Intros Slim Line 5 Amp Relay
Schaumburg, IL — Omron Electronic Components LLC has introduced the G5T series of slim power PC board relays measuring just 7.0 x 20.4 x 15.0mm (WLH) making them especially suitable for high density applications. The relays have been designed to deliver up to a 50 percent cost savings to OEMs as ...
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Fawn Electronics Rebuilds After Devastating Fire
Nashville, NC — Fawn Electronics Company has completed the move to its new manufacturing site in the Nashville Business Center in Nash County, NC. The new 47,000 sq. ft. facility employs 90-100 employees. The location is within five minutes of two major interstates and in close proximity to Raleigh. "While we didn't take this path by choice, we have tried...
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