EnigneerAsh

Jan 22 at 11:41 AM

 In a lot of plants, equipment decisions are made under pressure. Get it running. Hit today’s numbers. Upgrade later if needed. But those “good enough” choices often show their cost over time. Transfer points that limit throughputMachines that cannot handle future SKUsEquipment that works individually but fights the rest of the line None of these are catastrophic on day one.They become expensive during growth, changeovers, or expansion. For engineers who have been throug...

EnigneerAsh

Jan 21 at 11:54 AM

Manufacturing conversations keep circling back to the same themes: labor constraints, automation maturity, and the push to shorten supply chains.Whether it’s AI in ERP systems, robotics on the floor, or investments in domestic production, the common thread is practicality. The solutions that seem to stick are the ones that fit real workflows and scale without forcing massive disruption. Curious where others are seeing the biggest friction right now: technology, process change, or adoption o...