Sweeten Up Your Manufacturing Process with the APL

Sweeten Up Your Manufacturing Process with the APL

Sweeten Up Your Manufacturing Process with Universal’s Advanced Process Lab (APL)   Most folks know that we have a world-class lab (APL) that’s filled with really smart people and cutting-edge technology and equipment. But, do you really know what the APL...

How much do you know about POP? – Part 1

October 28, 2016 – What’s your favorite POP (Coke, Pepsi, etc.)?  Ours is actually a different type called Package-on-Package (PoP)  – make sure to check out our cool PoP video below. This technology allows two or more electronic components to be stacked...

Change the Way You Think About Changeover – Part 3

December 16,2015 – A look into ways to improve your changeover efficiency Every manufacturing environment is different, but here are a few ideas for you to consider when looking at ways to improve your changeover: If you have lots of feeder space on a machine...

Change the Way You Think About Changeover – Part 2

December 14,2015 – Understanding how to calculate OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) as a key metric of your manufacturing process  OEE  (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a top view metric indicating the gap between the initial and improved performance of...
Change the Way You Think About Changeover – Part 1

Change the Way You Think About Changeover – Part 1

December 10,2015 – Understanding the effects of changeover on your manufacturing process and how improving changeover time can help you generate more revenue If you are looking to boost your output or increase your responsiveness to customer demand, then you need to...