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3D Printing and the Additive Manufacturing Process Additive manufacturing (AM) is a process where an object is created by adding layer-upon-layer of material. This basic process requires the use of a computer, CAD software, the material(s) and the appropriate machine to fabricate the end result. AM has been used in many applications. At first, it was used in Rapid Prototyping (RP). Today, AM is used to create end-products used in many different applications, from aerospace, automotive and…

Determining the location of our fixture in space may seem like a simple task but if our goal is precision then we need to know exactly where our platform and ball screw are located at all times. To accomplish this goal, we will need to use a combination of encoders and dial gages to keep position and to check our position and precision. Encoder/Glass Scale A linear encoder is the typical way that CNC machines measure motion. It’s electro-mechanical device that creates digital signals that…

A Summary of the Article, “Organizational Readiness to Adopt ERP: An Evaluation Model for Manufacturing SMEs” by Louis Raymond, Suzanne Rivard and Danie Jutras In the previous years, ERP had been only used by large organizations. However, this trend has changed because even SMEs are currently making use of ERP, despite the technology being complex and enormous for SMEs. It is because of this change of trend that Louis Raymond, Suzanne Rivard and Danie Jutras, in this article, are proposing and…

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The project success was a result of good practice. Keda was able to successfully implement the ERP because of various factors; one of these critical factors was support from top management. Keda’s senior executives were actively involved throughout its implementation. Also the corporate team effort was the key driving force throughout the ERP implementation. There were clearly defined roles and responsibilities for the various departments and employees. And what team can operate to their fullest…

production planning considerations (which, when and how much of each to produce, methods of dealing with short/long term changes in capacity demand). Carrier Corporation had about 200 distributor locations for their furnaces. They used a just-in-time manufacturing system. Some distributors placed monthly orders and some weekly. 15 to 50 percent of their orders had an “at once” delivery requirement meaning they were needed within 30 days; the rest were greater than 30 day orders. Distributors…

Introduction Through accurate, real-time information about daily operations, companies can make smarter, faster decisions allowing them to reduce operational costs by 23% and administrative costs by 22% (“6 Compelling ERP”). An Enterprise Resource Planning system, also referred to as ERP, is a management tool that integrates all departments and functions across a company onto a single system allowing companies to make those faster and smarter decisions. Specifically, the system gives…

Operations Plan Globalization in the modern world, as well as the advancement of information technology, has prompted every business to embrace information systems in all their activities for their ultimate success. Decisions require the collection of information to enable the accumulation of assets in the long run. Information processing, on the other hand, requires the business to embrace information systems of the advanced technology. Where a company applies information system technology in…

Many forces are changing the face of contemporary healthcare and medicine, and nursing have surely changed its way due to current advances in technology. Technology is changing with great speed and is very evident in the healthcare settings. Emerging technologies that will change the practice of nursing in the next decade will be genetics; genomics, less invasive and more accurate tools for diagnoses and treatment, 3D printing, robotics, biometrics and electronic health records. Health…

Each Caselet carries 20 marks. Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 150 to 200 words). Caselet 1 Tech Knowledge is a start-up founded in 1997 by Robert Thyer. The company is a distributer of presentation technologies, including computer based projection systems, video equipment, and display technologies. The firm has 25 employees and does $5 million in sales. It is growing rapidly. The owner, Robert Thyer, would like to net source the back-office functions…