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"Just In Time" Becomes "Just In Case"

Jun 15th 2022

"Just In Time" Becomes "Just In Case"

Similarly to most people after quarantine, lean manufacturing isn’t quite as lean anymore. As vital inventory failed to arrive when it was needed by manufacturers across a wide range of industries, s …

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Zebra Technologies Acquires Matrox Imaging

Jun 7th 2022

Zebra Technologies Acquires Matrox Imaging

For every production use case – from simple to very complex – detection, inspection, and measurement are available.  With the on-demand economy's growing demands, you're under pressure to pr …

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Machine Wiring Concepts

Jun 1st 2022

Machine Wiring Concepts

Electrical wiring systems are mostly standardized, with a number of rules, regulations, and laws governing them. According to electrical laws and standards, electrical wiring must be done appropriatel …

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Control Panel Best Practices

May 19th 2022

Control Panel Best Practices

One of the most important standards to know if you're designing control panels for the North American market is UL508A. UL508A is a construction standard for electrical control panels. Also helpful ar …

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