Cycle Time
← Back to Blog What is Cycle Time? Cycle Time is defined as the time it takes to produce one item within the manufacturing environment. It includes any stalls or pauses that may occur intentionally or unintentionally during production. Knowing how long it takes to produce items enables companies to manage their resources in an […]
Cross-Training (Multiskilling)
← Back to Blog Cross-Training is an important management tool for both individual and team development. If you’ve ever worked at an understaffed business, you’re probably familiar with having to cover other coworkers’ responsibilities when they are absent or overloaded—but there’s a better way! Cross-training as a business methodology has evolved far past the point […]
Cloud Computing
← Back to Blog Cloud computing is the ability to offload storage and processing power to a central physical server while allowing users to virtually access those resources anywhere at any time as long as they have an internet connection. KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Cloud is Internet-accessible offsite storage and processing resources for consumers and businesses Clouds […]
Best Practices
← Back to Blog What are Best Practices? Best Practices are the established principle course of action within any situation. They can be used to make sure that the most efficient, cost-effective, and/or safe methods are being used. Typically, best practices are used within business applications as a way to establish the best working standards. […]
Application Programming Interface (API)
← Back to Blog What Is an API? An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of code that enable two or more systems to connect and share data. As opposed to a user interface that serves to connect programs with people, APIs are used to connect programs with other programs. Why have APIs become […]
Andon
← Back to Blog What is Andon? In manufacturing, Andon is a system that enables workers to quickly notify team members and managerial staff of quality or process problems. Typically, Andon is performed by activating a light on a signboard that specifies which workstation has either noticed the quality issue or is experiencing problems. Andon […]
Additive Manufacturing
← Back to Blog Initially developed for use in the 1970s, additive manufacturing has evolved much since its inception to allow for personal and industrial precision use in nearly every field imaginable. Examples vary in complexity from a hot glue gun to a precision-cutting electron beam. KEY TAKEAWAYS Uses CAD (computer aided design) software or […]
Agile Manufacturing
← Back to Blog What is Agile Manufacturing? Agile Manufacturing is a production methodology that enables companies to be agile in the face of change. As customer expectations shift and opportunities for innovations arise, Agile manufacturers are able to shift their strategies quickly and responsively. The consumer and industrial markets change quickly and very often. […]
SMD BOX SP G2: Automatic solder paste handling solution
welcome SMD BOX SP G2 into the Neotel Technology SMD BOX family.
SMT reel: 5 things you should know
← Back to Blog What is SMT reel? SMT stands for Surface Mount Technology.SMT reel is a spool of material, usually made of plastic or cardboard, that is used to hold and dispense a material such as a wire, cable, or component. In the context of SMT, a reel is often used to hold and […]