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FMG No. 16 – How Experimentation Fuels Innovation

February 28, 2025 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

Joe's "Monstrosity" test bed.

I recently needed to get a fix, it's been a while since I built anything (physical). I've been pretty active with software, thanks to AI, but my long tenure of building prototypes and tinkering with electronics has been on vacation. We've continued to build and improve upon our smart edge technology, however Pete and Kevin have been doing most of the heavy lifting. I decided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gemba Tagged With: #gemba, CIMCO, experimentation, Innovation

Five Reasons Why I Enjoy Working for Managed Solutions Inc.

October 17, 2024 by Dawn Buford

When I first joined Managed Solutions Inc. as Joe Hackman’s executive assistant, I did not realize just how much I would come to enjoy the job and the company as a whole. The people, the culture, the customers, and the values which form its foundation all make Managed Solutions a happy place to work. I love every aspect of it and here’s why: 1. The Company Itself Managed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: amazing customers, company culture, customer relationships, Difference Makers, Innovation, innovative company, Managed Solutions, manufacturing industry, Smart Manufacturing, solutions driven, work-life balance

Innovation in Education Sierra College and Hacker Lab EP3

November 9, 2016 by Joe Hackman 1 Comment

Innovation comes out of great human ingenuity and very personal passions. - Megan Smith After working for 8 years as a consultant to deans and faculty at community colleges, Carol Pepper-Kittredge enjoyed a homecoming of sorts to Sierra College in Rocklin, CA. Now as director of the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies she has had the ability to influence and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: Carol Pepper-Kittredge, Difference Makers, Hacker Lab, Heather Lee, Innovation, Rocklin California, Sebastian Romanet, Sierra College, Skills Gap

Two for Friday – Jetski Doctor and PR Responds

May 16, 2014 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

This week we have a couple of interesting updates for you. One showcases how small scale technology devices are changing how services are delivered. The other is a response from our Two for Friday last week by Planetary Resources. Both with video for your viewing pleasure. Jetski Doctor Planetary Resources Responds Jetski Doctor GE has a great video out that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GE, Innovation, Planetary Resources, Portable Ultrasound, Two for Friday

Two for Friday – Data Collection Standards and Flying Dune Buggies

May 2, 2014 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

We're going to have fun today with two completely diverse topics. One of them will make the manufacturing industry better and the other could make your wallet lighter. Are you ready? Data Collection Standards - Siemens names TechSolve as Solution Partner for MTConnect The Dune Buggy that Can Fly - SkyRunner Data Collection Standards - Siemens Names TechSolve as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: Aerospace, Aviation, Innovation, Machine Data Collection, MDC, MTConnect, Parajet International, SIEMENS, Two for Friday

Two for Friday – Innovation and OEE

April 18, 2014 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

While visiting one of our customers in the Visalia area this week, the visit provoked some ideas about innovation in manufacturing. Luckily there was a tie in to that in the news as well. On LinkedIn we saw several discussions about calculating OEE and looking beyond just OEE so this week's topics are: Efforts to Promote Innovation in Manufacturing OEE and Beyond, What … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: Government, Innovation, Manufacturing, OEE, Two for Friday

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