For decades there have been five basic types of manufacturing processes. They are distinct. Great design engineers understand the nuances of these processes and tailor their designs accordingly. There ...

Anything that you do well is worth doing better over time. The term "continuous improvement" describes a process practiced by quality engineers but it speaks to something that every conscientious ...

Continuous manufacturing is where a product is produced non-stop in one uninterrupted process and is used widely in sectors such as commodity chemicals, automotive, food, and electronics. In contrast, ...

These composite half leaf springs were built by Thunder Composite Technologies for an autonomous, remote-controlled, battery-electric tank prototype developed by General Dynamics. The leaf springs ...

Drug firms looking to ramp-up production with continuous processes must think beyond the reactor and ensure the technologies used downstream can also manage sustained 24/7 manufacturing. Continuous ...

What does CI/CD stand for? Continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD), also known as CI/CD, embodies a culture and set of operating principles and practices that application development ...

The spate of drug patent expirations known as the patent cliff is sharpening minds. Pharmaceutical companies have been looking under every rock to save money, and one idea they have found is ...

Worldwide demand for high-quality, premium fruit and vegetable juices and purees has risen sharply over the past decade, turning once-tiny beverage startups into sizable, fast-growing businesses. This ...

The arrival of Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a valid alternative to the original five manufacturing processes is really going to shake up the factory. Within 3 to 5 years, engineering and ...