While recent developments in advanced materials, such as carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites, seem to have grabbed all the news headlines lately, more and more industrial manufacturers are taking another look at the next-generation of steel and aluminum alloys to produce stronger, lighter, and safer products that can be easily recycled. We take a look. […]
We surveyed our website audience to find out what they wanted to see in our next generation website. The answer was clear. Formaspace customers asked us to make our website more productive in three ways: Give us smart, easy-to-use tools that make the online furniture ordering process simpler and faster. Show us the most relevant […]
Given that serious workplace injuries are now costing US businesses more than $1 billion a week, it’s time to redouble our efforts in promoting workplace safety. We take a look at how you can use OSHA regulations as the starting point for creating an effective safety and health program at your manufacturing facility. Unscrupulous owners […]
Mark Proffitt, Formaspace VP of Operations Mark Proffitt is celebrating his fourth month on the job as Vice President of Operations here at Formaspace where he has responsibility for overseeing Production, Industrial Design & Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Shipping Operations. With more than 20+ years’ experience working in the manufacturing […]
Leading edge manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping companies are adopting new material handling technologies, such as wearable robotics, to make their operations more efficient and safer for workers. The recent market shift toward online sales has been a boon (or a headache, depending on your point of view) for warehouse and logistics companies. Customers are […]
After many years of incremental innovation, we are in a golden age of invention in aerospace. We take a look at some of the most interesting and exciting new developments taking place in aerospace technology today. An aerospace milestone went mostly unnoticed by the flying public, as another Boeing 737 — destined for service in […]
Thanks to a growing economy, 2018 is proving to be a year of great opportunities for American manufacturers as they invest to continue improving factory production times and product quality. As we enter the second quarter of 2018, we take a look at the top 8 manufacturing trends in 2018. Top 8 Manufacturing Trends 2018: […]
In a world that’s moving faster than ever, Formaspace is using Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles to reduce the lead time required to manufacture our Smart Ship™ workbenches from three weeks to just 5 business days. How is this possible? Read on to find out. Quick Response Manufacturing: Where Lead Time Reduction is the […]
We’re pleased to introduce our free Formaspace 3D Virtual Workbench Builder. It allows you to easily design and customize workbenches online. Each time you make a material or color selection, add storage elements or select productivity-enhancing accessories, the 3DConfigure web application makes automatic photorealistic rendering updates that you can use for project approval. This eliminates […]
We take a look at how leading-edge manufacturing companies are profiting from increased sales and customer loyalty thanks to sophisticated order management systems, responsive supply chains, and flexible production techniques that allow their consumers to order highly customized products direct from the factory. The Rise of Mass Customization Companies: Because Everyone Wants to […]