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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...