If you work in the textile industry, you know how much work goes into making a single pair of jeans, a batch of dresses, or yards of yarn. In order to keep up with the demand, it might seem like the machines never stop. With the turning of gears, the dyeing of fabrics, and the […]
Keyence builds exceptionally high-quality microscopes that deliver superior analysis. Using their VHX-6000 Digital Microscopes, you can capture fully-focused images at up to 5,000x magnification. You can also inspect an object from any angle and take measurements with the click of a button. Despite its compact size, the All-in-One Fluorescence Microscope provides easy electronic controls and publication-quality images without […]
Once you get past the learning curve, a new barcode printer can enhance workflow in a busy warehouse. Say goodbye to the endless hours spent recording numbers for inventory by hand or double-checking for mistakes. Barcodes enter accurate information into computers in a matter of seconds. Once you grow accustomed to the new addition to […]
In an industrial environment, workstations and electrical equipment must be able to withstand extensive wear and tear. Whether you’re dealing with a factory floor, a busy workshop, a testing laboratory, or any other harsh environment, it’s important to consider your employees’ health, your equipment’s condition, and your company’s productivity. If you’re wondering how to improve […]
On June 6, 1933, the first drive-in movie theater opened for business. Eager moviegoers gathered around the large outdoor screen in Camden, New Jersey, thanks to its founder, Richard Hollingshead. It seems like the outdoor cinema experience hasn’t gone out of style since. There’s nothing quite like watching a movie with friends in the open, fresh […]
In 2017, steel production reached 1,689.4 million tonnes (Mt). This eco-friendly material is completely recyclable, durable, and requires low amounts of energy to produce. In addition, the steel industry has made efforts to limit environmental pollution. Now, producing one tonne of steel requires just 40% of the energy it did in 1960, and dust emissions […]
If you work in an industrial baking facility that produces thousands of baked goods each day, there are some obvious fruits of your labor. Whether you manufacture cookies, crackers, breads, buns, or even pizza dough, you likely enjoy great smells, pride in your work, and delicious products that you get to try before they ever […]
Billions of people around the world will flush a toilet today or run water in their sink without thinking twice about the privilege. However, if you work in the sewage treatment industry, you understand the complex process that must occur in wastewater treatment plants to keep our water clean. Unfortunately, that process can have a negative […]
The waste management and recycling industry keeps our cities, streams, and air clean. However, if you work in this field, you know it’s not a clean job. Just like most modern-day businesses, waste management and recycling companies rely on electronics for efficiency. Keeping label printers, barcoding and scanning systems, personal computers, and monitors up and […]
Where would we be as a society without concrete? In 3000 B.C. Egyptians were hard at work making their own cement using mud mixed with straw to bind dried bricks. Around the same time, people in China were building the Great Wall using cementitious materials (source). While the concrete industry has certainly come a long […]