AGV Maintenance Costs Calculated in Manufacturing Production Efficiency Data

No Risk Automation newsletter discussed automated guided vehicle (AGV) maintenance costs. Factored into the cost of maintenance should also be the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times the system slowly begins to perform at lower and... - December 20, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Metal Stamping Experts Michigan Manufacturing International Providing Companies Access to Worldwide Expertise

Stevensville, MD-based metal component manufacturer, Michigan Manufacturing International is now offering companies access to the leading metal stamping specialists in the global marketplace. - December 20, 2014 - Michigan Manufacturing

WK Dickson Promotes Brian Tripp as Regional Branch Manager in Charlotte

WK Dickson Promotes Brian Tripp as Regional Branch Manager in Charlotte

W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Brian Tripp, PE, BCEE, has been promoted to Regional Branch Manager for the Charlotte area. Brian assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Charlotte Region and will continue to... - December 17, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

Selecting Correct Material Handling Solutions Reduces Manufacturing Plant Costs by 30 Percent

The No Risk Automation newsletter reported on another algorithm in the literature titled, “A GA-Based Method to Reduce Material Handling.” This genetic algorithm (GA), suggested authors SS Tseng, FM Chang, and YS Chu, is a way to decrease activities of material handling, waiting time,... - December 17, 2014 - No Risk Automation

USB Digital Accelerometer Supported by Various Leading Commercial Software Vendors

The device is finding utility in applications from balancing to electric motor monitoring to vehicle vibration. - December 17, 2014 - Digiducer, Inc.

Product Damage Increases Cost of Manufacturing Avoidable with Precise AGV Automation Solutions

The No Risk Automation newsletter reviewed how damaging mistakes are to the bottom-line. Palletized goods are hustled through manufacturing plants and distribution facilities 24/7. Pallets are often dropped, lifted, and pushed across hard floors. Pallet damage often results in damaged products and... - December 13, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Performance Architects Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization for Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud Service (BICS)

Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) and a two-time Oracle Excellence Award winner in Oracle Business Analytics (BI/EPM), today announced it has achieved OPN Specialized status for Oracle Business Intelligence Cloud... - December 12, 2014 - Performance Architects, Inc.

Food and Beverage Sector Reports Rampant Inferior AGV Automation Implementations

The No Risk Automation newsletter reported that automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished more than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation... - December 11, 2014 - No Risk Automation

McKim & Creed Wins Awards for Engineering Excellence

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, surveying and planning firm with offices throughout the South, has received two Grand Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC). - December 11, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

John Hayes Automation Referee Explained Labor and Equipment of New Projects Overlooked

The typical factions that require an automation referee are cost centers. John Hayes, founder and CEO of No Risk Automation explained, “Typically a project is adopted by a department and is found to be beneficial but the impact on other departments is overlooked. This impact can be added cost... - December 10, 2014 - No Risk Automation

BluEntCAD Partners with an Award Winning Architecture Firm in New York City

BluEntCAD, offering 3D rendering services in Houston, Texas, Florida and New York, announces a strategic partnership with a New York City-based award winning architecture firm to provide 3D rendering support and services. BluEntCAD has helped top architecture design firms generate large volume of... - December 07, 2014 - BluEntCAD

Conservation Design Forum's David Yocca Receives Outstanding Service Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects

The ASLA bestows honors on four individuals for the volunteerism on behalf of the worldwide professional association and its members. - December 07, 2014 - Conservation Design Forum

Selection of AGVs Limited by Political Factions within Manufacturing Operations

The No Risk Automation newsletter reported on Vishram B. Sawant and Suhas S. Mohite attempted to create a composite weight based on multiple attribute decision support for the selection of Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs). The authors set out to address the issue of effective evaluation and... - December 06, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Guardian F.E. Moran Changes Name to F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems

Guardian F.E. Moran will be changing its name to F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems, effective January 1, 2015. With this change, they will continue to provide the same excellent service that they have always given, but they will be adding new services as well. - December 03, 2014 - The Moran Group

Independent Drain Tile Testing

Independent Drain Tile Testing

Charles Weber Consulting is the only company offering independent drain tile testing to homeowners with concerns about water entry in their basements. In the proper hands, a drain tile test will not only determine the exact cause of water entry, but also may save homeowners thousands of dollars by... - December 01, 2014 - Charles Weber Consulting

No Risk Automation Leader John Hayes Referee in AGV Selection

Earlier in 2014 John Hayes launched No Risk Automation, an unbiased, vendor agnostic firm to assist those making automation decisions. Hayes, minus a whistle, black and white shirt, and cap, has quickly become the unbiased resource to help companies evaluate what AGV (automated guided vehicle) is... - November 27, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Associated Builders and Contractors Houston Recognizes Hoar Construction Projects

ABC Houston recognizes office building, apartment complex built by Hoar Construction, citing construction excellence and exceptional commitment to safety. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC

Better Healthcare in Central Texas, One Brick at a Time

Faith Community Hospital, in rural central Texas, celebrated the topping out of their new $24 million hospital recently. Hoar Construction is building the hospital. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC

Academy Sports + Outdoors Growth Continues; New Addition to Headquarters Tops Out in Houston

Athletic equipment retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors is building a new headquarters just west of Houston in Katy, Texas. Hoar Construction recently reached the top-out phase on the new 200,000 s.f. building. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC

Hoar Construction Donates $12,000 to Austin Charity, Commits Volunteers for One Year

The Hoar Construction Austin office hosted an open house to welcome new friends and colleagues and to celebrate their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX). The Hoar Construction Community Foundation generously donated $5,000 to RMHC CTX and matched an additional $5,000 in donations from guests; the event generated over $12,300 for RMHC CTX. - November 23, 2014 - Hoar Construction LLC

RevitServices Expands Market Presence Through BluEntCAD's Global Network

BluEntCAD and RevitServices have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly meet the growing demand for shop drawings services across the country. - November 21, 2014 - RevitServices

BluEntCAD Enters Into Partnership with Shop Drawings Outsourcing Leader RevitServices

BluEntCAD and RevitServices have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly meet the growing demand for shop drawings services across the country. - November 20, 2014 - BluEntCAD

NJBIZ Honors New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies

For the second consecutive year, ENERActive Solutions, LLC was nominated as one of New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies. NJBIZ and this year's program sponsors held an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 13, 2014, honoring and announcing the rankings of the nominees. Eneractive was ranked as #40 for 2014. - November 16, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions

November No Risk Automation Shared Ergonomics of AGVs

The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the increased focus on ergonomic considerations for automation. Until recently ergonomics has not been a word associated with automated guided vehicles (AGVs). AGVs have been considered stand-alone pieces of equipment... - November 15, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Cost Effective AGV Automation Applications Profiled in November Issue of No Risk Automation

The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the numerous automation applications in distribution. Generally speaking the most cost effective applications must have the economy of scale and usually involve towing carts long distances. This month’s... - November 13, 2014 - No Risk Automation

No Risk Automation Magazine Discussed Top Mistakes in Automation Selection

Last month’s issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection: · Not concentrating on the little things. · Believing that the technology or the guidance is important. · Failing to prepare a written... - November 08, 2014 - No Risk Automation

No Risk Automation Magazine Addresses AGV Applications for Distribution Centers

The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, will address the most cost effective applications. For many years AGV (automated guided vehicle) providers have known that there is a goldmine of applications for DCs (distribution centers) but the costs have always been... - November 07, 2014 - No Risk Automation

No Risk Automation Magazine Talks Transitioning to Automated Guided Vehicles

In the recent issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed how manufacturing companies and distribution centers (DCs) wrestle with the pros and cons of changing from a forklift modality to AGVs every day. The first step generally comes from senior management and is initiated... - November 06, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Dimension Energy Services Joins Prestigious Business Association

Dimension Energy Services, an energy services company based in Texas, has joined the U.S. Business Association Center in an effort to further solidify its vocal commitment to offering top-tier service to each and every customer and to ensure that its customers are covered under both the Pipeline... - November 03, 2014 - Dimension Energy Services

52-Year-Old Consulting Firm, OHM Advisors, Opens Newest Office in Flint, MI

The architecture, engineering and planning firm of OHM Advisors is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Flint, Michigan. Located at the Bishop Airport Complex, it is the 52-year-old firm’s first location in Flint and its ninth nationwide. Civil design, surveying, and construction consulting services will be offered to a range of governmental, roadway and private clients from this location. - November 01, 2014 - OHM Advisors

No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Automation Differences on Plant Floor and Distribution Center

The October issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the differences between automation at the distribution center (DC) versus manufacturing plant floor. Automation in manufacturing is accelerating, due to the sheer number of movements of product and the ease with which... - November 01, 2014 - No Risk Automation

DPS Consulting, Inc. Supports 16th Annual Southeast BIO Investor & Partnering Forum; Firm to Work with Life Science Industry Players from Across the Region

DPS Consulting, Inc. (DPSC) of Research Triangle Park, NC is proud to be a key sponsor at the Southeast BIO (SEBIO) Investor & Partnering Forum in Atlanta November 11-13, 2014. The sponsorship represents the value-add support DPSC continues to offer emerging and growing biotech and... - October 31, 2014 - DPS Consulting, Inc.

No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Importance of Specification Plan When Adopting Automation

The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed common mistakes made in automation, including: not concentrating on the little things, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, failing to prepare a written specification of what is wanted and... - October 30, 2014 - No Risk Automation

McKim & Creed Announces New CEO

The board of directors of McKim & Creed, Inc., a 350-person engineering, planning and geomatics firm with offices throughout the South, announced today that John T. Lucey, Jr., PE, has been named the company’s next president and chief executive officer, effective November 1. Lucey was... - October 30, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

No Risk Automation Magazine Reported Complexities of Automation

The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the maintenance costs of AGVs. The AGV maintenance costs creep up; they are sneaky and come on fast. These added maintenance costs are not always the fault of the manufacturer or the equipment. Many times it is a... - October 25, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Aedas Unveils Its Relocated London Office

Aedas recently unveiled its relocated London office in the heart of Covent Garden. Artworks by London urban artists Phlash, Xenz and Mr Jago were commissioned, reflecting Aedas’ philosophy to embed its offices within the local culture. The company’s senior management, clients, partners... - October 23, 2014 - Aedas

Inefficient Automation Explored in No Risk Automation Magazine

The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times the system slowly begins to perform at lower and lower system efficiency. When it gets to a point where... - October 23, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Metal Forging Experts Michigan Manufacturing International Now Offering Complete Supply Chain Management

Trusted metal forging specialists, Michigan Manufacturing International have announced that the company is now presenting a complete supply chain management service to their worldwide client base. - October 23, 2014 - Michigan Manufacturing

PROLIM Named to Inc. 500′s American’s Fastest Growing Companies

PROLIM Global Corporation, an IT, PLM and Engineering services consulting firm has once again been ranked in Inc. Magazine’s annual “Inc. 500|5000”. Based on 2014 reporting, PROLIM ranked #133 on the Inc. 500 list, and once again achieves the second year honoree accolade. - October 22, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation

Most Common Automation Mistakes Made Examined in No Risk Automation Magazine

The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection. These mistakes include: not concentrating on the details, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, and failing to prepare a written... - October 18, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Wins Award at the BCA Annual Summit

ENERActive Solutions' Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning project at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)'s Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers was selected as the winner of the Existing Building Category at the Building Commissioning Association (BCA) Northeast Chapter's 8th Annual Commissioning Summit. - October 18, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions

NYPA Selects ENERActive Solutions as a Contractor Under Build Smart NY Program

Following the approval of the increased funding of $117 million in support of Build Smart NY, New York Power Authority (NYPA) authorized the award of contracts to twelve firms, including ENERActive Solutions, to implement the Statewide Energy Efficiency Program (Statewide EEP). Build Smart NY, in conjunction with Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Order 88, plans to reduce the energy consumption of state facilities by 20% by April 2020. - October 17, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions

No Risk Automation Magazine Explored AGV Maintenance Costs

No Risk Automation Magazine Explored AGV Maintenance Costs - October 16, 2014 - No Risk Automation

PROLIM Sponsors Teamcenter on the Cloud Webinar

PROLIM is proud to be hosting a webinar - Teamcenter on the Cloud on November 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM (EST) featuring the PLM Cloud for Teamcenter. - October 15, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation

No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Increased Profitability in Material Handling

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, explored reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. There are many indicators that show two alarming statistics. The cost of labor and the associated loaded costs are increasing and the workforce for material handling... - October 11, 2014 - No Risk Automation

No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Weighing AGV Costs

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed automated guided vehicle (AGV) maintenance costs. Factored into the cost of maintenance should also be the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times... - October 09, 2014 - No Risk Automation

Conservation Design Forum Celebrates 20th Anniversary as a Leader in the Sustainable Environment Field

Designers of the world-renown Chicago City Hall Green Roof celebrate the firm's 20 years of pioneering design and engineering. - October 05, 2014 - Conservation Design Forum

No Risk Automation Magazine Discusses Timing of Replacing AGVs

The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, will discuss the replacement of AGVs. Operation managers of manufacturing plant floors and distribution centers (DCs) ask the question at least once a quarter, "Is it time for the current AGV (automated guided vehicle) system... - October 03, 2014 - No Risk Automation

SUE Specialist, Administrative Assistant Join McKim & Creed

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Michael Monday and Vicki Shears have joined the company’s Sarasota, Florida office. Monday comes to McKim & Creed as a subsurface utility engineering (SUE)... - October 02, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Senior CAD Professional Joins Georgia Firm

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Sasa Jezdic has joined the company’s Lawrenceville, Georgia office as a senior geomatics CAD technician. In this role, he will produce maps and drawings associated with a... - October 02, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

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