Be Foolish More Often In Engineering

As engineers and technical professionals we are all trained to be logical and rational and rely on proven facts in making decisions. The approach with engineers is to vigorously apply the blowtorch to any concept which is rather nebulous and stick to solid engineering design practise. However as Margot Cairnes, an Australian leadership strategist recently pointed out: ‘This often means being conventional, boring and underperforming (when creating solutions to difficult problems). In a changing world, creativity is essential, not only to keep pace with change but to be at the crest of the wave’.

Commercial Wheelchair Lift

People who are not able to walk because of an accident or old age need special requirements to move around. Some malls and schools have installed ramps making it easy for the person to go in or out. Because these is a need for these lifts in homes and in vehicles, some companies have decided to make these commercially available.

The Basics Of Solenoids And Electric Motors

This article covers the basics of solenoids, what they are, how they operate and the vital role they play in the operation of electric motors. It might get a bit techie for some of you; sorry if this is the case. Enjoy!

Getting a Wheelchair Lift on Ebay

The Internet has given people the opportunity to communicate with others and share information. It has also started something called electronic commerce making it easy for someone to buy or sell things in cyberspace.

Editorial: IRMCO Event Showcases a Winning Workplace

Winning Workplaces Chairman Ken Lehman discusses what took place at our October open house at IRMCO, one of the last remaining manufacturing businesses in our local community.

The Power of SMED

There is an ongoing debate on the Superfactory web forum concerning SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) as developed by Shigeo Shingo, and in particular about Shingo’s influence on Toyota. As someone who had the privilege of meeting Shingo a few times before his death in 1991 and who has taught SMED for 15 years, I would like to give my view on the importance of the SMED process.

The Use and Abuse of OEE

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is fast becoming a widely used measure for manufacturing industry, but it is also one of the more misunderstood and misused measures and causing much confusion.

History of Conveyor Belts

The history of conveyor belts begins in the latter half of the 17th century. Since then, conveyor belts have been an inevitable part of material transportation. But it was in 1795 that conveyor belts became a popular means for conveying bulk materials. In the beginning, conveyor belts were used only for moving grain sacks to short distances.

Corrugated Shipping Boxes

Corrugated shipping boxes were invented out of the necessity of protecting breakable materials during movement of transport. Before, ordinary cardboards were formed to a box-like container as the only form of protective agent. With the improvement of packaging materials, corrugated shipping boxes came into being. It has its own cushioning system, which the corrugation provided.

A Quick Peek At Stand Up Pouches – Understanding the Manufacturing Process

Stand up pouches are revolutionizing how companies package, store, and ship their products. Used for retail and industrial applications, these unique barrier bags provide a large printable area with incredible barrier properties.

The Top Ten Reasons Stand Up Pouches Can Make Your Profits Stand At Attention

Stand up pouches continue to grow in popularity with manufacturers and retailers around the world. Use this Top 10 list to see how they can help you.

Recloseable Stand Up Pouches -- How Each Style Stands Up

There are many different ways to protect and/or access product when using stand up pouches. Here is a brief description of each and their advantages.

Indian Fashion Retailers Looking To Thrive

The Indian retail market is evolving rapidly. It is palpable that now Indian retail industry requires lots more of fashion. The organized retailing is developing at breakneck speed. It is amicable to all that fashion is a vital part of both the retail industry as well as the brands. Fashion has led the retail industry boom and it has sustained its dominance in every malls, markets and stores.