Process Status and Product Flow Tasks, Buffer and Flow In production line manufacturing, each step takes time. Some take longer because of things like labor-intensive detail work or inspection requirements.…[more]
On this Veterans Day 2020, and every day we honor all of those who have served for our country. We could not be prouder to highlight some of our own…[more]
Every summer we cannot wait to welcome back interns into our building. Although this summer looked a lot different due to COVID-19, we are so excited to highlight each intern…[more]
Every summer we cannot wait to welcome back interns into our building. Although this summer looked a lot different due to COVID-19, we are so excited to highlight each intern…[more]
The Value of a Digital Twin A digital twin is a virtual model of a physical asset. The digital version mirrors the real-world item. At Design Ready Controls, we decided…[more]
Additive technology has become common in manufacturing. We’ve had 3D printing at Design Ready Controls for years now, using it to improve our techniques and expand our capabilities. As 3D…[more]
Minnesota manufacturers are experiencing a worker shortage. More than 10,100 job vacancies in manufacturing were reported in fourth quarter 2017, according to the Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey. That number represents…[more]
We have a testing board at Design Ready Controls called AWESOME. It has been around just long enough that no one can remember what its initials stand for. Automated Wiring…[more]
Lean manufacturing—the elimination of waste As a kid, I wanted to be an inventor. I wanted to help people. No one had told me what an engineer was or what…[more]
A Culture of Continuous Improvement At Design Ready Controls, we have always challenged the standards of control panel manufacturing. In more than a decade of growth and innovation, we have…[more]
