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Lockheed Martin is deploying augmented reality in its manufacturing across several divisions. "Anytime people take paper or computer resources to transfer ideas to something in the real world, there's opportunity for AR," said Shelley Peterson of Lockheed Martin Space Systems.
Adornus Cabinetry will employ 210 people in Lancaster, S.C., after it spends $10 million to overhaul a former Duracell factory. Local officials said finding a tenant for existing property was a priority. The company makes all-wood cabinetry and will open the facility in November.
The cybersecurity landscape changes daily with new means of attack, so cybersecurity professionals have to stay on top of their game, writes security specialist Roger Grimes. He outlines 12 broad categories of expertise that cybersecurity professionals need, including basic common defenses, cryptography, authentication and an understanding of cybercriminals' motives.
The early stage of the supply chain offers many opportunities for improvements, including automated supplier collaboration and current data from enterprise resource planning systems, writes JP Morris. "Prioritizing the first mile by giving both buyers and suppliers a real-time view of accurate order data allows your costly ERP system to work as intended, restoring trust in the process," says SourceDay CEO Tom Kieley.
Altizon Systems CEO Vinay Nathan gives three use cases for how artificial intelligence has helped manufacturers achieve success. "The first thing OEMs need to understand when it comes to implementations of AI is the type of use case to zero in on," he writes.
QR codes can help make the process of gathering worker safety information more efficient, writes Don Snizaski. "Recording and reporting safety issues by the touch of a finger is worth more than time and money, it safeguards a company's most prized investment -- their employees," he writes.
An apprenticeship program in Shelby County, Ala., is helping workers find jobs in manufacturing. "If we can't find the talent, we'll create it," said Clint Kelley, HR director at Process Baron, which manufactures industrial fans.