As collaborative robots continue to be introduced in manufacturing, some key safety hazards need to be addressed before collaborative robots can be safely implemented on the line. The introduction of collaborative robots (cobots) in manufacturing has presented some unique safety challenges for... Continue Reading
Digital investments can help your company be resilient amid changes in the economic environment. There is a high level of uncertainty surrounding the pace of economic growth. The International Monetary Fund predicts that global growth will have slowed to 3.0% by the end of 2019, down from 3.6% in... Continue Reading
Robotic exoskeletons, from single-joint systems to full-body kits, are beginning to be deployed across industry and the military. Exoskeletons have been a staple of the sci-fi imagination for decades: think Tony Stark's Iron Man outfit, or Aliens' Ripley suiting up to shift containers (and battle... Continue Reading
Is manufacturing ready to embrace facial recognition technology? Whenever the topic of facial recognition surfaces, it tends to garner immediate reactions. For instance, according to the Center for Data Innovation, one in four Americans think that the government should strictly limit the use of... Continue Reading
Global Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization Despite Ongoing Weaknesses. The global economy remains weak, but there are signs that manufacturing activity has stabilized. Indeed, the sector continues to grapple with slowing growth and trade uncertainties, but there are also... Continue Reading
Planning for a key employee's departure is not inviting turnover or expressing disloyalty to staff. It's a necessary step for long-term success. Job growth and unemployment rates continue to hold fairly steady in the US, spurring ongoing conversation about a tight market for talent. Many of... Continue Reading
Essential Takes on Leading Economic Indicators By Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE – December 9, 2019 – SHARE A Solid Jobs Report Ends 2019 The Weekly... Continue Reading
Implementing connected supply chain solutions iteratively helps to start getting a payoff earlier, as even a basic IIoT solution can already drive operational improvements. According to the recent survey conducted by Geodis, 77% of enterprises claim to have limited visibility into their... Continue Reading
James founded a startup in the tech industry over 15 years ago. Like all of the good ideas he’d ever conceived, this one happened around the kitchen table. He’d been wrestling with how to improve communications and delivery coordination in a logistics business and had finally stumbled... Continue Reading
Moog, a designer of airplane components, tested the two technologies in tandem to print parts on demand. Aircraft-component maker Moog Inc. is testing a combination of Blockchain and 3-D printing to speed up the replacement of defective aircraft parts to a few hours from several days or even... Continue Reading
Culture change is a continuous journey. Do a Google search on the words "zero harm," and the results that pop up are not entirely rosy despite what on the face of it sounds like a worthy workplace safety aim. While the concept has its proponents, it also has detractors. Critics suggest the... Continue Reading
MTI’s Management Company, Tom Morrison & Associates, is pleased to announce Kristen Speer has joined their team as Director of Member Experience and Financial Administration. Kristen is a University of Tennessee alum with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies with a... Continue Reading
