Laser Cutting vs Traditional Machining: Which Method Is Right?
Metal-cutting methods have come a long way. In the past, workers would spend long hours manually cutting metal with little accuracy. Now, laser cutting and traditional machining technology make exact cuts look easy for various types, thicknesses, and complex metal shapes. These manufacturing quality systems help manufacturers choose what suits…
Food Manufacturing’s Shift to Plant-Based Products
Plant-based products have planted their roots in every major supermarket shelf across the United States. Some even have their own designated sections with everything from tofu to Beyond Meat. According to the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA), the market for plant-based foods has expanded to $4.5 billion, growing at a rate…
Streamlining the Supply Chain in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
The food supply chain follows the entire journey of food products, from their initial production stages to consumption. It ensures that the food we eat and the products we manufacture are safe, traceable, and high-quality. However, many Virginia manufacturers take the logistics that go into the process at face value….
Food & Beverage Roundtable – Recap
Are you part of the 60% of small and medium Food and Beverage manufacturers that are facing challenges like: cost reduction issues, food safety compliance, quality control and labor shortages? If so check out the #recap of our recent Food & Beverage #roundtabletalk – We have invited a professional consultant…
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Daniel Miemczewski
As the System Support Specialist, Dan is responsible for providing technical support for Associates to ensure tasks and company initiatives can be accomplished efficiently. He also supports the IT Manager across a broad range of duties. Dan is a seasoned Cyber professional with over 26 years of experience in leading…
Morphix Technologies Case Study
About Since its inception in 1991, Morphix Technologies has remained at the forefront of colorimetric detection solutions-adapting to the inevitable changes in science and customer needs. It is this flexibility and longevity that make Morphix a leader in its industry. The Challenge Morphix’s latest product, which launched in early 2024,…
Zynnovation LLC Case Study
About Zynnovation LLC is an Ashland-based company that makes an innovative plant protection system, trademarked as TreeDiaper® that absorbs rain, snow or irrigation water and then slowly releases it to the roots as soil dries, saving water and labor costs. The Challenge Zynnovation had established a strong presence in the manufacturing…
Role of Robotics in Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Have you ever wondered how all the little bits and pieces of your smartphone are put together with such perfection? Robotics are an important part of the process, handling everything from intricate wiring to precise component placement. This speeds up manufacturing and cuts human error, which results in more reliable…
How Small Manufacturers Can Do Automation on A Budget
Small, understaffed, under resourced, outperformed? It’s never too late to automate. As change accelerates, Virginia manufacturing companies—even small ones—are quickly catching on that they need to develop a new approach toward infrastructure efficiency. Automating IT operations will refine your processes no matter the complexity of your existing systems or your…