Manufacturers have big expectations for electrical connectors — they want devices with even smaller, more complex and custom-tailored features. Why has this transformation accelerated over the last decade?

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Manufacturers can prevent backorders and keep their inventory on track by predicting customer demand, otherwise known as using predictive analytics.

Statistical quality software undoubtedly helps manufacturers boost productivity, improve decision-making, and become more engaged with their data. But to fully realize the benefits, they must embrace staff training.

Manufacturers looking to improve their processes require precise and accessible real-time statistical process control (SPC) data.

The Xbar/R Control Chart is a method of Statistical Process Control (SPC) manufacturers can use to reduce fill weight variation, maintain centerlines and avoid rework. Here are best practices to keep in mind:

Engineers have historically used 2D drawings to convey product manufacturing information, even though they design products in 3D. But as quality control has become even more important, and as parts and components are becoming more complex to measure, the demand for automatic measurement programming has grown.

In tough times, manufacturers focus on reducing their operating costs, but may not be able to afford to spend their way out by buying more productive machinery.

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