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Lean manufacturing is an ideology-based production process that maximizes productivity while lowering waste in manufacturing operations. The lean principle states that waste does not add value to the final product. Lean manufacturing has many benefits, including reduced operation costs, lead times, and enhanced product quality. This production is based on a certain manufacturing principle that influences production systems globally. The main purpose of Lean production is to get rid of the waste while continually improving the process, delivering sustainable value to the client. Let us dive right into all you should know about the Lean Manufacturing Process. Why Lean Production is Essential Waste...

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is the standard for food safety in the US and around the world. It comprises seven principles growers, processors, and manufacturers must follow to ensure that food is safe. HACCP protects the food supply from chemical, physical, and microbiological hazards. In this blog, we’ll share a brief history of HACCP, explain why every food organization needs to get HACCP right, and look at the seven guiding principles of HACCP. Let’s dive right in! A Quick History of HACCP HACCP started not because of work on the ground, but because of work in outer space. The National...

Alfawise C50 Mini Laser Engraver is portable with 508 dpi resolution, 1600 mw laser power thanks to the OSRAM laser chip. This wireless Laser Engraver has an engraving range of 100 x 90 mm, which allows you to print on large plates, architectural models as well as signs. The Alfawise C50 Mini  also adds a gyroscope, which can actively stop engraving in the event of any abnormal movement such as shaking, falling, and collision. In addition, it comes with heat dispersal and an accuracy glass focal point to enhance quality. Where to Buy Alfawise C50 Mini Laser Engraver Jumia Nigeria –...

What is the objective of every asset-based manufacturing company? All factors remaining constant, all manufacturers who want to stay in business are always looking for better ways to reduce production costs and increase production efficiency in order to enjoy larger profit margins… of course at the safety of workers. But for this dream to become a reality, company machinery, and equipment, among other key components like manpower, need to function flawlessly and at their optimum. However, this is not always the case. One of the main challenges manufacturers face is unplanned downtime caused by machinery. It is even estimated that this kind of...

Although most people think woodworking it’s mostly manual labor, several technological advances keep improving this industry. If you’re looking for ways to work smarter, not harder, you can use new technology developments for better woodworking. Every modern woodworker desires a set of tools that allow them to work quickly and more productively. Below are some new tech tools that can help you achieve that. Tenoner Tenoners are machines that cast projections (called tenons) on wooden pieces using saw blades or cutter heads. You’ll often find resources and additional information about tenoners on sites like SawsHub, so you can use them to trim corners...

Nigeria is a land of opportunity; a large population, hidden treasures and access to the ocean (This makes it easier for her to benefit from international trades with countries in every corner of the world). Nigeria is also blessed with abundant mineral resources which are mostly available in commercial quantities. There are proven reserves of iron ore, gold, zinc, limestone, barite, tin and bitumen across the country. Among other reserves, reports show that Nigeria has deposits that are over 42 billion tonnes of bitumen, 3 billion tonnes of iron ore, 3 billion tonnes of coal, 1 billion tonnes of gypsum, 40...

Building on a unique and diverse product portfolio across HDD and flash, Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced a suite of new NVMe SSDs for enabling next-generation, data-centric architectures for data centers, industrial IoT, automotive and client applications. The new family includes the Ultrastar® DC ZN540 ZNS NVMe™ SSD for designing a more efficient data center storage tier with competitive TCO; the Western Digital® IX SN530 Industrial SSD for the extreme environments of industrial and automotive applications; and the 2TB WD Blue™ SN550 NVMe SSD for speeding up PC performance. Leveraging Western Digital’s unique vertical integration capabilities – from designing and...

Introduction If we want to know how a plasma cutter does works? We need to find out what is a plasma cutter first. A Plasma cutter is an electrical work tool that uses ionized gas (plasma) to transfer energy from a power source to a metal work piece. A plasma cutter produces high temperature electrically conductive gas, and it allows welders to enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more efficient cutting process. It is used in welding shops, automobile repair centers, construction and industrial sites, and restoration shops. Plasma cutters are easy to use. This article will show you how the plasma cutter...

Running a business involves a lot of things, and when you are in the manufacturing business, you have to keep an eye on optimizing different processes. PCB boards are commonly used in the manufacturing service to assist a wide array of processes. There are two paths that a manufacturing company can take from there. The company can build a whole new department, buy specialized equipment, and hire an in-house team to fulfill their needs. Or, on the other hand, it can outsource these needs to a PCB manufacturing service so that it doesn’t have to spend any money or waste...

Workplace injuries are a major concern for most small businesses in the manufacturing sector. This is because these injuries affect employee morale, lead to a drop in productivity, increase insurance costs, and in some cases lead to litigation. If your company is in the manufacturing industry, there is an easy way of getting rid of, or at least minimizing, the headaches that are usually associated with workplace injuries. Manufacturing automation is the easiest and most straightforward method of doing so. This is so especially if you choose to automate your operations by deploying collaborative robots. The following are some of the...

A Flat Top laser beam can be described as a zone in which the irradiance, or radiance, is constant, quickly followed by a sharp fall to zero level at the edges of the zone. Thus, the energy of the Flat Top laser, when it comes to a focus, is said to be confined to a specific area. This radiative behavior is optimal for almost all industrial processes involving a laser. For instance, a surgeon using a laser to treat human tissue needs to limit the affected area as much as possible. The same applies to materials processing with lasers where...

The logistics industry is a huge market that’s worth trillions internationally, impacting a broad range of economic sectors from high technology and manufacturing to e-commerce and retail. When old systems start shifting to meet the needs of the Internet age, logicians, investors, and entrepreneurs reach to understand how innovation begins to change the business.  Here are four proofs on how technology innovated the world of logistics. Robotics Unlike automated machinery, robotics is mainly designed to run a number of jobs simultaneously, rendering their implementations practically infinite within the industry of logistics. This is particularly the case for e-commerce services, which carry a higher...

If you didn’t know it yet: we’re living in the future. What we once saw in movies only, are now part of our everyday lives. But with so much innovation going on, it’s easy to fall behind. While you’re still struggling with certain tasks at work, new gadgets that can solve those problems may already be available. So, let’s get you up to speed. We listed three interesting inventions you may not have heard of. Let’s see how much easier we can make life for you. AI for Faster, Better Outcomes: Think of any department in your organization and chances are that AI...

A scroll pump, also known as a scroll vacuum pump or scroll compressor, is a compressor that incorporates a unique design and runs in a circular motion, instead of an up-and-down piston action. Its use is becoming more prevalent in HVAC systems because it provides more efficiency and reliability compared to other reciprocating types. Moreover, integrated into a scroll pump is an orbiting scroll which rotates through using a swing link and one scroll that remains motionless. Whenever this happens, the refrigerant pockets positioned between the two scrolls get pushed gradually towards the two scrolls’ center hence reducing the volume...

PCB stands for Printed Circuit Board. It is a thin fiberglass board made to guide the movement of electrical current through laminated copper sheets. It is used in almost all types of communication devices like laptops, mobile phones and even radios. Sometimes the copper lamination is done on one side while in other cases it is done on both sides. There is also a multiple layered PCB as well. The PCB market is a multibillion dollar market which is expected to increase to around $80 billion dollars in 2024. There are two major types of PCB in the market. Rigid PCB Flexible...

Laser marking is one of the latest and updated laser processes. It is the most famous way to provide attractive logos and it is the reason that its demand is increasing. The benefit of the process is very unique and valuable in industry. By using the process you can invent high quality and readable codes which are produced by laser markers. Times have changed and it is delivering lots of facilities.  This process also provides cost-effective and quality solution for labeling metal in manufacturing. The high quality of laser marking helps in engraving and labeling in a variety of materials such...

Your company might be thinking of upgrading its existing manufacturing line with a state-of-the-art conveyor system. After all, a brand new conveyor system can speed up assembly processes and increase throughput and profit easily. In fact, it may even help you pull ahead of your competitors and stay at the forefront of your industry! However, you most likely have a few questions about conveyor systems in the back of your mind. Or you may simply be overwhelmed by the wide range of options you have when it comes to conveyor belts. Should you opt for a custom solution or a turnkey system,...

For machines in an industry to work, they will need a source of power such as electricity and coal among others. However, due to the heat produced, this could end up causing havoc to the machines if not dealt with. For this reason, it is wise to get a cooling tower to help you reduce or minimize the amount of heat that your machines have and avoid destroying them. With the many types of cooling towers in the market today, one may fail to know the most ideal type of tower to invest in. However, like any other commodity in the...

Actually, it’s in human nature that he wants to succeed and compete. Everything which was impossible in the past but now happening is just because of this nature of the human that he wants to achieve something. If we go in history, there were no machines that could be operated electrically but then advancements happened and machines become automatic and electrical. Nowadays every single machine has an electric assembly installed in it, and every component or assembly has a specific operation to perform. Slip rings are used in various machines to perform a specific task. If we go deeper into the...

Lithium batteries are an excellent option to face the problem of fluctuations in solar radiation and wind, which is the main challenge for solar and wind energy as reliable energy sources. Lithium Power Battery are used for storing electricity generated by renewable sources. Lithium Power Battery has become the preferred source of energy for most portable devices. From your laptop to your mobile phone, it is likely that there is a thin lithium battery inside providing the necessary power for your device to work. Lithium batteries are chosen for various reasons, but they are not without limitations. In this article, we...