Tilt Tables in Manufacturing: Which One is Best for You?
Tilt Tables are an ergonomic must-have in manufacturing. Similar to tilt carts, these tables offer even greater ergonomic benefits by providing custom pick heights and greater tilt control, ensuring safer, more efficient operations at workstations. Types of Tilt Tables in Manufacturing Tilt tables are available with three tilt styles: mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assist. Here’s a breakdown of the [...]
Carts vs. Dollies: How to Choose the Right Industrial Dolly for Lean Material Flow
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 [...]
Industrial Carts for Automotive and Heavy Equipment Plants: Features That Actually Matter
Trying to go forklift-free as an automotive or heavy equipment plant can be challenging if that has always been your process. You need a solution to reduce container clutter on the main floor that allows sequencing in a separate area, and then transporting parts and materials around the plant in a safe manner. Industrial carts are a safer, more [...]
Integrating Smart Containers with IoT and Advanced Manufacturing
Smart containers are the latest innovation in freight and shipping, providing highly accurate data to make container shipping safer, more secure, and more efficient. Thanks to integrations through IoT, advanced manufacturing has helped containers reach new heights of analytics and tracking so that products get from A to B faster and more reliably. How IoT is Revolutionizing Advanced Manufacturing [...]
Leveraging Data Analytics in Industry 4.0
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 [...]
Fiber Laser Technology: How the New Trumpf System Boosts Productivity and Precision
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 [...]
Implementing Ergonomic Equipment: When to Choose Carts and Dollies Over Monument Solutions
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 [...]
How IoT is Shaping the Future of Container Management in Manufacturing
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 vs. Traditional Industrial Robots: Which is Right for Your Factory?
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 [...]
Enhancing Worker Safety and Efficiency with Ergonomic Equipment in Manufacturing
Ergonomics has become a staple in most industries, and it’s an essential consideration for those that involve a lot of manual labor, such as manufacturing and logistics. Ergonomics impacts both the safety and the efficiency of workers, and without it, your workforce is a lot more likely to suffer from injuries that reduce productivity and cut into your bottom [...]
Introducing Our New Tube Laser
American Manufacturing is committed to innovation, leveraging the latest technology and automation to improve both product quality and production efficiency. In March, we introduced the Trumpf TruLaser Tube 7000 into our lineup, further expanding our automated capabilities. This advancement positions us among the first in the industry to offer fully automated, end-to-end material handling and part production from raw [...]
Sustainability in Manufacturing: How Water-based Paints Contribute to a Greener Future
The final step in many automotive manufacturing processes is painting and finishing. At American Manufacturing, everything from our containers to automotive parts is finished using environmentally friendly water-based paints. These paints are safer than alternative options without sacrificing durability or quality. Ultimately, water-based paints play a role in a greener tomorrow. Other Painting Options in Manufacturing While many manufacturers [...]