Whenever we talk about automation in manufacturing, everybody always imagines robots picking, placing, and rapidly moving parts inside a safety cage. But, automation isn't just about robots!
Cobotics are a current hot topic in the MetalWorking Nation. Innovation within the AI spectrum is opening new doors and possibilities for manufacturing leaders who are willing to embrace change. Guest speaker, Craig Zoberis, shares his “Aha!” moment
Let's talk about our tagline... "If you're not making chips, you're not making money!"
Data collection has taken many forms in the history of manufacturing, and now is the time to embrace the most efficient form yet - artificial intelligence.
Knowing your logistics and supply chain are important, when it comes to manufacturing. Having the right stuff in the right place at the right time is essential to succeeding in the industry. But what about personal logistics?
Change in #manufacturing is an inevitable and exciting necessity that Jim and Jason are ready for the Metal Working Nation to embrace and experience. Even though the industry has a history of sticking with what has worked for generations,
Cobots have been around for a while now, but they long been relegated to testing, measuring, and other highly collaborative environments. So, are cobots really useful in the world of manufacturing?
Is your tech stack doing its job?
Just as software-as-a-service (SaaS) has been used to streamline the needs of businesses, manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS) has started to emerge as a key element of the next industrial revolution.
Danny Gonzales, founder of Optimum Productions and lead host of the weekly podcast Industrial Sage, chips in this week by introducing LinkedIn Live, a new live video broadcast service rolled out in February, and offering MakingChips listeners three
Interviewing can be a bit nerve-wrecking, but being prepared beforehand can help ease the anxiety. On this episode of MakingChips TV, Jim Carr lists his 5 interviewing tips that will help you land that dream job.
Everyone knows what hashtags are. However, not everyone knows how to use hashtags well. Hashtags are the key to discovery on social media. With the right hashtags, you can get your posts in front of new, larger and more engaged audiences.
Having problems collecting from your customers? When a customer doesn't pay, the financial loss can play havoc with your ability to pay your business and personal bills. Jim Carr explains a number of things you can do to increase your chances of
A study released by CareerBuilder.com reveals that 81% of employers surveyed believe swearing at work “brings an employee's professionalism into question.”
Jim Carr shares 6 Tips to help you write better corporate emails.
One sensitive issue for midsize companies, particularly family-owned businesses, is succession. How does one generation pass on control to the next? Business succession planning is difficult to begin with, which is why so many people avoid doing it
Hello Metalworking Nation! Welcome to the first episode of MakingChips TV -- On this episode, Jim Carr shares some quick tips on HOW to use social media in your manufacturing company, and WHY you should do it.
Jason Harrelson of Harrelson Trumpets stopped by our MakingChips IMTS Studio and surprised us with his trumpet skills.