Articles & News on Human Factors and Ergonomics
Digital Innovations Are Making Industrial Facilities Safer Than Ever Before
- by Nick Haase
- January 13, 2025
- Feature
Tech breakthroughs are keeping workers safe—and giving their employers a strategic boost.
Women in Manufacturing to Celebrate 15th Anniversary in 2025
- January 10, 2025
- News
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is proud to announce the celebration of its 15th anniversary in 2025.
NORD’s Comprehensive Service and Support Increases System Longevity and Availability
- January 8, 2025
- News
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers a full, comprehensive range of after-sales services and support to ensure efficient performance and longevity of its products.
Driving a New Era of Manufacturing Beyond 2025
- by Ian Rowledge
- January 8, 2025
- Opinion
After a year defined by energy price volatility and evolving global dynamics, manufacturers are navigating workforce instability, rising costs and the gradual integration of emerging technologies.
How Bringing Generative AI to the Shop Floor Increases Productivity, Helps Blue Collar Work Appeal to Gen Z
- by Yannick Haeck
- December 30, 2024
- Feature
The new AI-connected worker is overcoming problems caused by skilled worker shortages and making blue collar work appealing for Gen Z.
A Tribute to Renishaw's Sir David McMurtry
- December 11, 2024
- News
Sir David will be greatly missed by so many, including the generations of Renishaw engineers who he inspired and mentored.
ISA Executive Board Nomination Now Open
- December 9, 2024
- News
ISA members, nominate candidates for the 2026 Executive Board by Feb. 14.
Continuous Improvement: Which Methodology Is Best?
- by Grant Vokey
- December 5, 2024
- Feature
Lean, Six Sigma, ISO-9000 and Theory of Constraints are all effective. Choose based on your production goals.
Siemens Honors 2024’s Leading Inventors
- December 4, 2024
- News
Siemens has named 13 outstanding innovators, four women and nine men, as this year’s “Inventors of the Year."
Rethink Robotics Announces Female Leadership Team Poised to Execute Growth Strategy
- December 4, 2024
- News
Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz appointed to C-Level positions.
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