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IndustryWeek | February 19, 2020

Not everyone learns the same way, and different types of learning-auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic or a mix-aren’t always well-represented in academia or company training programs. According to a 2018 IndustryWeek/Poka survey of 426 manufacturing leaders, the most effective training method is on-the-floor pairing/shadowing where trainees observe and interact with experts performing the actual job. But this kinesthetic one-off pairing approach can be expensive, taking experienced work...

Manufacturing Technology

Crown Laboratories, Inc. | July 13, 2022

Crown Laboratories ("Crown"), a leading, fully integrated global skincare company, announced today that it is adding 60,000 square feet to its manufacturing complex in Johnson City, TN. The facility is home to leading dermatological brands such as PanOxyl® acne wash, Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen, and Sarna® anti-itch lotion. The additional 60,000 sq. ft. will bring the Lafe Cox Drive facility to approximately 250,000 square feet – enough to accommo...

Robotics and Automation

Eclipse Automation | August 30, 2022

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Eclipse Automation, a provider of customized manufacturing automation and robotics solutions headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Terms of the transaction, which Accenture announced on July 21, 2022, were not disclosed. Eclipse Automation creates automated manufacturing systems to produce sophisticated products for life sciences, industrial equipment, automotive, energy and consumer goods companies. The acquisition, de...

Manufacturing Technology

FIRGELLI Automations | November 26, 2021

Any gadget that requires movement uses electric linear actuators. Each robot in the proposed Tesla Bot, for example, is expected to have 40 electro-mechanical actuators. For the past 20 years, FIRGELLI has been producing linear actuators, and this latest breakthrough allows users to perform things they've never been able to do before. Without having to open up the actuator or using any expensive electronics or software, it is now possible to alter the built-in stopping position. The FIRGELLI...