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We're talkin' #MBOM and how organizations can leverage #digitaltwins to overcome numerous challenges. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/giEWHJ5s Watch our discussion here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_HNqffj XD Innovation | North West Aerospace Alliance 🇬🇧 #aviation #defense #aerospace #mbom #ebom #manufacturing #supplychain

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Just had a fantastic conversation with Tom Geiss, founder of GD&T Basics, on the Manufacturers Network Podcast. We dove into geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its critical role in manufacturing. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation: 1. Simplifying GD&T: Tom and his team's 80-20 training approach to GD&T simplifies the learning process and makes it more accessible to manufacturing professionals. This practical approach ensures that GD&T is presented in real-world terms, making it less daunting for those new to the field. 2. Remote Team Success: With a small yet impressive team spread across the country, Tom's success in maintaining a thriving culture in a remote work environment is a testament to hiring for fit and culture. Regular virtual meetings and periodic in-person meetups keep the team engaged and connected. 3. Resources for All: GD&T Basics provides a wealth of free resources, from wall charts to guides, to help professionals in the engineering and manufacturing industry elevate their knowledge and improve communication using industry-standard language. Their commitment to sharing knowledge benefits the industry as a whole. For more insights into GD&T and to access valuable resources, visit gdandtbasics.com. Connect with Tom Geiss on LinkedIn to discuss engineering, manufacturing, and business. Exciting times ahead! 🌟 #GD&T #ManufacturingIndustry #EngineeringCommunication https://lnkd.in/gdR52C5j

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🚀 Exciting News! Launching My New Course: "Gage R&R Simplified: Essential Tools for Quality Engineers" 🎉 Attention quality engineers and test lab professionals: I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my latest course designed to demystify Gage R&R and empower you with the essential skills to assess gage variation accurately. This course blends theory and practice and comes packed with free downloadable Excel templates to streamline your work. What’s Inside? Master the Average & Range method for Gage R&R. Explore key metrics like Repeatability, Reproducibility, and Precision-to-Tolerance ratios. Troubleshooting strategies for unacceptable gages. Practical tools and insights to boost your quality engineering expertise. 🔥 Special Launch Offer: Only $9.99 for the Next 5 Days! 🔥 Enroll now and take advantage of this limited-time sale to kickstart your journey into mastering Gage R&R. 👉 Enroll Today Let’s simplify Gage R&R together! https://lnkd.in/e9HXesh8 #Quality #QualityEngineering #Measurement #Manufacturing #QualityManagement #GageRR #ManufacturingExcellence #SixSigma #LeanSixSigma #QualityControl #EngineeringEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #MeasurementSystems #ReliabilityEngineering #ContinuousImprovement #LearnWithExcel #EngineeringTools #QualityAssurance #SkillsForSuccess #ITeachWithUdemy

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As Boeing grapples with recurring quality issues, this Design Brief article from John Shook explores how the NUMMI joint venture between Toyota and GM offers vital lessons on integrating quality right from the start. https://hubs.li/Q02v8mQG0

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🚀 Exciting News! Launching My New Course: "Gage R&R Simplified: Essential Tools for Quality Engineers" 🎉 Attention quality engineers and test lab professionals! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my latest course designed to demystify Gage R&R and empower you with the essential skills to assess gage variation accurately. This course blends theory and practice and comes packed with free downloadable Excel templates to streamline your work. What’s Inside? Master the Average & Range method for Gage R&R. Explore key metrics like Repeatability, Reproducibility, and Precision-to-Tolerance ratios. Troubleshooting strategies for unacceptable gages. Practical tools and insights to boost your quality engineering expertise. 🔥 Special Launch Offer: Only $9.99 for the Next 5 Days! 🔥 Enroll now and take advantage of this limited-time sale to kickstart your journey into mastering Gage R&R. 👉 Enroll Today Let’s simplify Gage R&R together! https://lnkd.in/eEhMuTeb #Quality #QualityEngineering #Measurement #Manufacturing #QualityManagement ##GageRR #ManufacturingExcellence #QualityControl #EngineeringEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #MeasurementSystems #ReliabilityEngineering #ContinuousImprovement #LearnWithExcel #EngineeringTools #QualityAssurance #SkillsForSuccess #ITeachWithUdemy

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The rise of New Materials in China 🇨🇳 New Materials, known for their superior performance and special functions, are revolutionizing industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, and medical devices. Positioned at the heart of the industrial value chain, these materials are pivotal for technological advancements. According to the 2024 China Company Transformation Indicator (CCTI), the New Materials sector is dominated by foreign multinationals like Samsung and Honeywell due to their strong global competitive edge. However, Chinese companies like Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd. and SEMCORP Advanced Materials Group are rapidly advancing, driven by strategic R&D investments and innovative approaches. China's "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the growth of the New Materials industry to meet significant application demands and achieve global leadership. To catch up with the top-performing companies, Chinese enterprises must focus on R&D, business diversity, and ESG practices. Discover the full insights and explore the evolving dynamics of the New Materials sector on #IbyIMD: https://bit.ly/3Wq1wiu #IMDIMpact #CCTi #China #NewMaterials Mark Greeven

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#Samsung Electronics is temporarily shutting down production lines at its foundry facilities to reduce costs, following substantial losses in its foundry business. Analysts estimate losses reached around 1 trillion won in the Q3, prompting the company to deactivate parts of its production lines. Currently, over 30% of Samsung's 4nm, 5nm, and 7nm foundry production lines at Pyeongtaek Line 2 and Line 3 have been shut down, with plans to increase this to about 50% by the end of the year. This decision comes as Samsung struggles to secure large-scale orders from major clients like Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm. Instead of running the lines at low capacity, the company has opted to shut down production to cut electricity costs. The slowdown is partly attributed to weaker orders from Chinese fabless companies, which have been affected by U.S. trade restrictions that have caused delays in their projects. Industry experts express concern that these cost-cutting measures could weaken Samsung's competitiveness in the foundry sector, especially as it shifts focus back to memory chips, potentially widening the gap with competitors like TSMC. Semiconductor /drone broker: YM Innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd Email: [email protected] [email protected] https://lnkd.in/guAYwJqJ

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Inkbit, a pioneer in advanced additive manufacturing solutions, announced today the closing of a $19M financing round led by Ingersoll Rand Inkbit’s technology was originally conceived in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At its core, it is a reimagination of the traditional assembly line. VCJ combines the scalability, reliability and throughput of the original assembly line with the flexibility and intelligence of 3D machine vision-based feedback control. Stay ahead in the world of Additive Manufacturing! Click the 🔔 on my #LinkedIn profile to stay updated with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the realm of #3Dprinting and #additivemanufacturing. Don't miss out on valuable content - join the community by following AM Chronicle today! Vicente Reynal | Davide Marini

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Thank you for the insightful discussions at the Vitronic booth. The team's dedication to showcasing your innovative products was truly impressive. We are currently witnessing a global manufacturing supercycle, particularly pronounced in the high-tech sector. This surge is largely driven by the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, which represents a significant shift in manufacturing priorities and capabilities. Achieving Net Zero goals is a formidable challenge that can only be met through a combination of digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and continuous innovation. Companies like Vitronic are at the forefront of this revolution, leading the way with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. The nascent EV ecosystem is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in manufacturing. This sector's rapid expansion is not just a trend but a critical component of global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and foster sustainable growth. Digital transition plays a crucial role in this, enabling manufacturers to optimize their processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste. Smart manufacturing, characterized by the integration of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics, is transforming traditional manufacturing paradigms. These innovations allow for more precise, flexible, and efficient production processes. Vitronic's commitment to smart manufacturing solutions exemplifies how technology can drive significant improvements in both productivity and environmental sustainability. Continuous innovation is essential to maintaining momentum in this supercycle. Firms that lead in technological advancements not only set industry standards but also inspire others to follow suit. Vitronic's pioneering efforts in automation and quality inspection systems are prime examples of how innovation can lead to more sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices. The path to achieving Net Zero goals is complex and multifaceted, requiring a concerted effort across the entire manufacturing landscape. The synergy of digital transition, smart manufacturing, and relentless innovation, championed by forward-thinking firms like Vitronic, is key to realizing a sustainable future. #EVecosystem #NetZero #BatteryAssociates #IgnitingAmericanManufacturing #Vitronic

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The latest edition of the Transformance Communiqué is filled with insights and resources for our Lean community. This edition features: 🚶‍♂️ A new Trail of the Month 🔗 The launch of our new Industry Links resource 📚 A must-read book recommendation from our VP 🎓 Shout-outs to our newest Certified Six Sigma Green Belts 🤝 Highlights of our ongoing partnership with ISCEA. Don't miss out on these updates and more! Thank you for being part of our continuous improvement journey! #Lean #SixSigma #Newsletter #TransformanceAdvisors #ContinuousImprovement #IndustryResources #Leadership #Community

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🚀 The dimensional metrology industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in Industry 4.0 and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Central to this transformation are automation, precision, and sustainability as manufacturers embrace digital technologies to boost quality, efficiency, and safety. 🔍 Curious about the key trends behind this transformation? From smarter production lines to meeting global safety standards, discover how these factors are accelerating metrology’s global growth! 👉 Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Xw3RL0 #Industry40 #Metrology #ElectricVehicles #Innovation

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Intel’s History As A Foundry Intel’s history as a foundry and its path to current struggles illustrate a dramatic shift from dominance to a company struggling to regain relevance. In the early 2000s, Intel was ahead of its competitors, thanks to its integrated design and manufacturing model. With its famous "Tick-Tock" development cycle, Intel was able to stay ahead of competitors like AMD and TSMC by shrinking process nodes and introducing new microarchitectures faster. However, Intel’s reluctance to provide foundry services for competitors, even though it had the technological capability, was a strategic misstep. As Jensen Huang of Nvidia pointed out in 2012, Intel could have capitalized on its advanced manufacturing capabilities by offering foundry services to mobile companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Apple. At the time, Intel declined, confident in its position as the leading chip manufacturer in the x86 market and focused on its own products. This strategy worked until the rise of mobile computing. Intel was late to the mobile processor market, and by the time it realized the importance of the mobile sector, Apple, Qualcomm, and others had already established dominance using ARM-based designs. Intel’s failure to adopt ARM and its focus on x86 processors for mobile devices resulted in missing the mobile revolution, a mistake from which it never fully recovered. Intel’s IDM model also became a burden as it failed to keep pace with competitors. Foundries like TSMC, focusing solely on manufacturing, were able to offer lower prices and more flexible production options to fabless companies. Intel’s foundry business, which began in 2010 with Intel Custom Foundry (ICF), never gained traction due to high costs, compatibility issues, and delays in delivering cutting-edge processes like 10nm. The final blow came with Intel’s delay in transitioning to 10nm. While competitors like TSMC and Samsung advanced to 7nm and beyond, Intel struggled to mass-produce 10nm chips economically, losing its technological lead, which opened the door for AMD, which capitalized on TSMC's foundry services to regain competitiveness with its Ryzen processors, putting Intel under pressure in both the consumer and data center markets. In recent years, Intel has been attempting to pivot with its IDM 2.0 strategy under CEO Pat Gelsinger. This involves offering its manufacturing capacity to third parties and pursuing advanced process nodes like 18A. However, without a major partner, the foundry business faces challenges. The fact that Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake architecture will be made by TSMC, highlights the ongoing issues in its manufacturing division. Intel is now selling off parts of its business and laying off to cut costs. Whether Intel can recover depends on its ability to scale its advanced processes, secure foundry customers, and reestablish its leadership in chip technology. The company’s past mistakes will continue to cast a long shadow over its future.

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IF the USA 🇺🇸 #AdditiveManufacturing market is important, consider to be an #AMUGexpo sponsor to get access to the largest User-Group Meeting platform in the world 🌍 Unique: it is #ForUsersByUsers • not OEM’s Sponsor packages include an AMUGexpo space and exposure to our members before, during and after the conference. Don’t Think “Trade Show” 🔊 The AMUGexpo is not a trade show where you stroll aisle after aisle, often alone, in hopes of stumbling on a new solution while deciphering polished marketing messages for the facts. Instead, the AMUGexpo is another element that makes the AMUG Conference unique. It builds on the core principles of sharing, information exchange and networking. The AMUG Conference is known for its openness and members’ willingness to share insights, challenges, and successes; you will see this first-hand at the AMUGexpo. When selecting exhibitors, quality, not quantity, is key. All exhibitors have products and services directly related to the interests of AM users, and those that address the needs of our attendees are asked to engage in technical information exchange while marketing their wares. The AMUGexpo is for conference attendees, not the general public. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6SAamRH via Daniel Landgraf + Tim Bell (AMUG🦕) at AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) & Kim Killoran (AMUG 🦕) + Bruce LeMaster (AMUG 🦕) C U at #AMUG2025 ? • #3Dprinting • #AdditiveManufacturing • #tranpham • www.tranpham.com • Like 👍 what you see ► Hit the Bell 🔔 to follow me. P.S. Repost ♻️ if you find it valuable. Thanks! 🙏

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Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics AMS is hosting a webinar in partnership with Henkel to unveil their next-generation thermal gap fillers, designed to meet the evolving thermal management needs of automotive electronics. These materials offer superior thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and mechanical performance. Key topics include: * Henkel’s leadership in thermal management solutions. * New gap filler products with improved heat dissipation and durability. * Sustainable product development aligned with automotive industry goals. * Addressing market challenges such as increasing heat generation and component miniaturization. * Future trends like electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing thermal management for modern automotive electronics while supporting sustainability efforts. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/erUP7BZM Bart Van Eeghem, Sanika Jagtap, Karim Sorour, Isabel Troeder, Aayushi Dhupar, Kelly Turner, Martin Zerwas, Carrie McGuire, Christopher Ludwig, Nick Holt, Anushka Dixit, Mark Buller.

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If you're a manufacturer looking to reduce waste and improve efficiency, you may want to consider Measurement System Analysis (MSA). Since these systems can provide more reliable results, there will be fewer defects and less time spent reworking products. #Manufacturing #Manufacturers #Sustainability

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Materials science is evolving rapidly to meet the demands of advancing technology in electronics, aerospace, automotive, and more. Recently, our Director of Customer Technical Services, Mike Gedeon, was featured in an insightful article from Connector Supplier: "Charting the Evolution of Materials Science." This piece explores how advanced materials have driven technological breakthroughs for over a century - and how they continue to make tomorrow’s products safer, lighter, and more powerful. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gUStiQv3 #MaterialsScience #AdvancedMaterials #Engineering #EnablingWhatsNext

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Dive into the April 2024 edition of Quality Engineering to explore the fascinating article "The Decay Of Six Sigma And The Rise Of Quality 4.0 In Manufacturing Innovation" by Carlos A. Escobar, Daniela Macias-Arregoyta, and Ruben Morales-Menendez. Learn why the conventional Six Sigma approach may not fully align with the dynamic ML cycle, and explore real-world case studies showcasing the effectiveness of Q4.0 in detecting intricate quality patterns overlooked by traditional methods. Quality Engineering is a member journal, but this article is open access for both members and non-members alike. Unlock the future of quality engineering and embrace the era of Q4.0! Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/dgf_aQd4 #QualityEngineering #ManufacturingInnovation #Quality4.0

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