American Manufacturing Inc. Blog

Assembly lines and sequencing areas in forklift-driven facilities require different solutions than those that use carts and dollies. Monument equipment needs to be stable and sturdy, capable of handling heavy loads, safe for operators to use, and ergonomically safe. Industrial turntables are a monument solution that reduce strain on operators, reduce walk times, and help with space constraints on [...]

Lift tables provide a safer, more stable way to raise and lower heavy loads in a warehouse or manufacturing plant. They do so using either pneumatic or hydraulic lifting technology, both of which can handle thousands of pounds of weight without the need for a forklift. While hydraulics provide a powerful lift, they come with risks and drawbacks that [...]

One of the biggest bottlenecks in manufacturing facilities is transporting parts and materials throughout the warehouse for kitting and sequencing. In forklift-driven facilities, a lot of time is spent moving heavy bins of parts to and from workstations, which poses significant safety risks to personnel on the manufacturing floor. Tilt carts are a safer, more ergonomically efficient option for [...]

Dollies (or “carts”) are an integral part of a lean material flow in any production process. They eliminate the need for forklifts, reduce floor clutter, and increase efficiency in transporting materials and parts throughout a facility. But with all the different options available for dollies, how do you choose the right one for your purposes? That’s what we’re here [...]

Industry 4.0 is the latest industrial revolution, characterized by an uptick in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. These technologies have significantly improved both security and efficiency in manufacturing, in part due to the detailed data analytics these innovations have made possible. How Industry 4.0 Uses Data Analytics Data analytics are collected from several sources, depending on the manufacturer’s [...]

Laser technology has advanced significantly over the past few decades. However, for a while, we were still using traditional methods that weren’t quite cutting it. That is, until we discovered fiber laser technology. We started by investing in the Trumpf 2D Sheet Laser and quickly discovered the power and efficiency of these all-in-one machines. From there, we invested in [...]

Ergonomic equipment is a valuable component of any production floor, helping reduce and prevent workplace injuries. With both carts and monument solutions, the ultimate goal of ergonomics is to reduce strain from repeated actions like bending over, squatting down, or lifting the arms above the shoulders. What are Ergonomic Carts and Dollies? Ergonomic carts and dollies are designed to [...]

The interconnectivity of technology and manufacturing equipment, known as the “Internet of Things” (IoT), has already been transformative across every step of the manufacturing process. Recently, the IoT has made its way into container management, changing the way we think about visibility and tracking products throughout the supply chain. The Role of IoT in Container Management Container management is [...]

Cobots have been part of American Manufacturing’s welding workforce for over two years now, and we continue to find new ways to utilize them for improved productivity and enhanced safety throughout our manufacturing processes. At the same time, we still have several more traditional industrial robots in our welding family. So why not go all-in on cobots? What exactly [...]