Machines

When is the Right Time to Involve a Turnkey Contract Manufacturer?

You cannot be an expert at everything. If you try, inevitably something will go off the rails preventing your organization from realizing their initial business objectives. Many OEMs/businesses have evolved out of the full lifecycle ownership mindset. Process engineering, forensic engineering, and reliability engineering are a few of the many consulting disciplines available to support […]


Jordi Brown

Are Pre-Engineered Automation and High-Speed Assembly Mutually Exclusive?

The Case for Pre-Engineered Automation Systems Over approximately the last 30 years, the evolution of automated systems implemented to enable advanced manufacturing has led to the proliferation of the pre-engineered automated work cell/system. In turn, this has enabled significant growth in the global deployment of automated systems throughout all facets of global manufacturing, where virtually […]


Hang Tran, P.Eng., M.A. Sc., PMP

3 Reasons Why Sourcing a Turnkey Contract Manufacturer Will Improve Your Bottom Line

You can’t be an expert at everything. For this reason, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) are constantly faced with meeting various product commercialization issues. Between streamlining supply chains, minimizing material handling, and consolidating vendor selections to remain competitive, there’s a lot that goes into improving your bottom line. OEMs base their value on customizing their product […]


Jordi Brown

TOP 5 MEDICAL DEVICE TRENDS IN 2023

As we roll out our 2023 operational plans, the medical device industry is set to witness some exciting developments and trends. Here are the top five trends to keep an eye on throughout the year: 1 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI and machine learning (ML) are already being used in a variety of […]


Brandon Cole

Interesting Facts About Diabetic Device Manufacturing

Survivalists say that abled bodies require a healthy supply of food, water, air, and shelter to survive. But to many diabetics, like myself, insulin must be added to the list. As a result, I’ve found that insulin dependent people are often fascinated by the technologies that replace the function of their MIA pancreata. This fascination […]


ATS Life Sciences

5 Steps to Improving Productivity in Pharma Manufacturing

Increased output, greater product consistency, and decreased costs are just some of the benefits of improved productivity. But knowing where to begin on your efficiency journey can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve come up with 5 Ways to Improve Productivity in Pharma Manufacturing, an easy-a-to-implement guide for achieving long-term success. 1 – Optimize and […]


ATS Life Sciences

5 Biggest Mistakes Made When Designing a Product – 2023

It’s tough out there and the competition is fierce, no matter what industry you’re in or what product you’re introducing to meet a need – or create one. It’s a universal rule that whoever gets to market first gets the lion’s share, so there’s plenty of pressure to make each of your 24 hours a […]


Ryan Babel

3 Steps to Reducing Manufacturing Costs Through Automation

To increase profit you can either sell at a higher price or cut the cost of production. Easy, right? When conventional responses don’t address modern and complex issues it’s time to consider new approaches. If you’re not moving to a state-of-the-art facility or if your procurement is focused on security versus cost, at least in […]


ATS Life Sciences

Robotic Tray Handling and Palletizing – Integration or Automation

It is common for manufacturers to look for efficiencies in their lines based on linear access; but more often manufacturers today are interested in the potential of robotics because they can either be integrated into existing lines or be built as an end-to-end solution. This technology, which is common in large automotive applications, if done […]


Uwe Ganter

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