As cyber-attacks emerge and evolve, the enterprise will need to look beyond cybersecurity to become cyber-resilient. Many industrial companies have made progress in heading off cyber-attacks, but, with new threats emerging and evolving, they will require greater resilience that combines... Continue Reading
Modern hackers can infiltrate manufacturers using outdated technologies. Here are five possible weak spots in your defense. In 2010, the infosecurity community identified an extremely sophisticated computer worm capable of propagating at an unprecedented rate and exploiting several previously... Continue Reading
As AR in manufacturing takes off, it's demonstrating it can improve many aspects of manufacturing and increase productivity, but there are challenges to consider before adopting. Early adopters of augmented reality for manufacturing and training are already reporting many user experience and... Continue Reading
If you haven’t been tuning into MTI’s monthly LIVE webcast, Heat Treat LIVE, you need to take a look at it. Each month, MTI’s Tom Morrison interviews one to three guests who are experts or engaged members on the topic being discussed. During the webcast, members are able to... Continue Reading
Just when you thought an OSHA penalty may not be super hazardous to your company, think again. The following release was recently published regarding a penalty on an Ohio-based heat treater. The following shows why you should take safety very seriously. _______________________________ The U.S.... Continue Reading
Originally posted by Bob Hill This year’s spring meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors (BOD) was held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The BOD attendee list included approximately 100 CEO’s, Presidents, and business owners from all 50 states. An... Continue Reading
During MTI’s Winter Strategic Meeting this past January, MTI established a new committee focused on best practices in Cyber Security. In this new age of connectivity and the Internet of Things, protecting information and processes coming in and going out electronically is critical. ... Continue Reading
Should you be concerned about your job in the aviation aftermarket? Will a robot be replacing you soon? People’s fascination with and fear about the potential of robots makes touting the technology an easy way for companies to grab headlines and burnish their innovation credentials.... Continue Reading
Supply chain security is essential, and as thieves get smarter and more sophisticated, it's up to warehouse managers to find ways to protect their investment from the moment it is manufactured to the time it goes on store shelves. Warehouse and supply chain security are evolving to keep up with... Continue Reading
Employers should have open communication channels for reporting incidents. The concept of incident reporting has been around for quite some time now. Though it was designed to improve safety in the workplace, there are still a number of reasons employees refuse to comply and avoid this.... Continue Reading
Predictive maintenance is a topic that is heavily discussed in IIoT forums. However, there is a great deal of confusion as to where and how it applies to industrial networks. As its name implies, predictive maintenance is a prediction of early failure that guides your maintenance schedule and... Continue Reading
Spring has sprung at MTI, which has brought a lot of member activity with Chapter meetings in the Midwest and Canada, meeting of the MTI Technical Standards Committee, and the filming of footage for two new employee recruitment videos for the heat treat industry. MTI Chapter Meetings Members... Continue Reading
