Andon itself is just a word that means lantern. In manufacturing, the andon signal is often a light, hence the name. But both the name and the light do not capture the essence of the process, which is ...

Lean manufacturing centers around minimizing waste and reducing costs through automation and continuous improvements in operational efficiency. Lean manufacturing relies on integrated technological ...

Andon 3D is a tool set that identifies the myriad of every day scenarios that play out on the assembly line; it then provides manufacturers instant visibility of that information. It helps ...

In a new large engine manufacturing facility in southeast Michigan, an innovative production environment was created to produce multiple engines for the latest vehicle models. This environment ...