The question keeps popping up on social media: How will artificial intelligence affect the role of manager? Will AI eliminate the need for managers altogether? Artificial intelligence will not eliminate the role; however, the role will transform and require human intelligence skill... Continue Reading
3. Improve Overall Communications In general, improving communications reduces quality audit times and builds better production system processes overall. With solid communication structures in place, there are fewer surprises and blind spots that could easily delay a quality audit, drag it... Continue Reading
Since 2018, Heat Treat Today has honored over 195 young people with Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Award. Do you know anyone 40 years of age or younger who might qualify for Heat Treat Today’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023? Any rising young leader in the North American heat treat... Continue Reading
A new series will share the varied paths taken by younger manufacturers as they pursue leadership careers. The manufacturing industry has made it clear: We need more young people in manufacturing. A well-documented exodus by workers approaching retirement, compounded by early exits spurred by... Continue Reading
Let’s face it. Audits are never fun, especially if you’re using mostly manual or paper processes. They involve: · Tracking down every scrap of paper that you need to prove that you’ve done everything right; · Proving that heat treated parts meet the... Continue Reading
MTI is partnered with the National Association of Manufacturers through the Council of Manufacturing Associations. The following are key issues being worked on by NAM: Manufacturers Continue the Fight Against Regulatory Burdens: The regulatory onslaught from government agencies is upon... Continue Reading
Conversational artificial intelligence that can be used to communicate with equipment and generate machine parts. Digital versions of vehicles and planes that can be modified to fine-tune their physical counterparts. And autonomous robots that move as you walk by. These are just a few of the... Continue Reading
U.S. manufacturing contracted in April for the sixth consecutive month. The old adage ‘you can't manage what you can't measure’ has never been truer, especially in the industrial sector. Having the right data about your plant, your business, and the industry in general is essential if... Continue Reading
Global supply chain capacity was underutilized in April for first time since June 2020, as companies de-stock inventory. For the first time since June 2020, global supply chain capacity is now underutilized, indicating a shift to a buyers' market, according to an analysis by supply chain... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute is excited to announce the Board of Trustees have approved the most progressive strategy in recent history for workforce development. This initiative, called Jobs of Tomorrow will help attract the next generation of workers to the heat treating industry. Jobs of... Continue Reading
The technology can be used to automate mundane tasks, but users should beware of its security lapses and capacity for error. ChatGPT is grabbing headlines in recent days. The large language model (LLM), which launched in November, is already being discussed as a technology that could solve nearly... Continue Reading
The heat treat industry is always evolving, so companies must continually look for new ways to improve their systems, add value to their company, and boost profits and sustainability for growth. According to a recent study conducted by a group of 100 registered event attendees, creating systems... Continue Reading
