As the new year gets underway, savvy businesses take stock of themselves. Risk assessment–the process of determining the likelihood of a specific negative event occurring–is an essential process which managers and executives need to stay on top of. Which “negative events” are we talking...
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It’s Never Business as Usual
29
Dec2016
The polls reflected it; many people are hungry for change. What the election means to globalism remains unclear, but we’d be naïve to think that change isn’t rapidly occurring anyway. In a world where there’s a fight for nationalism, while concurrently being more reliant...
Read MoreThe race to larger profits often leads to corruption. Thomasnet.com recently released the video clip Did China Steal Wave Technology? The narrator tells the story of Pelamis Wave Power, an up-and-coming renewable energy manufacturer, having five laptops stolen after a visit from Chinese investors....
Read MoreWhen One Source Just Isn’t Enough
14
Dec2016
Dual sourcing has been known and practiced for decades. In most cases, it was a logical way to secure undisrupted production. Big business used a second supplier, or multiple suppliers, to lower the risk of supply chain problems. In the 1980s and 1990s, large...
Read MoreA Hackathon for Everyone
29
Nov2016
Hackathons continue to pick up steam. The Oxford online dictionary describes a hackathon as, “An event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming.” Sounds prim and proper, but as any hackathon attendee can...
Read MoreIs There a Solution to the Hiring Dilemma?
28
Nov2016
Manufacturing companies are finding that technology advancement is a double-edged sword. With the improvement of production processes, entry level positions declined and replaced with jobs that required experienced employees. This conversion to a highly skilled workforce thrived until now, a time when seasoned employees...
Read MoreThe Future of a Different America
18
Nov2016
We all woke up on November 9, 2016, to face the future of a different America. Changes in the presidency will create a profound effect on our economy and generations to come. As with all uncertainty, companies are running hypothetical situations with worst case...
Read MoreThe Lasertube LT5 is Ready for Production
31
Oct2016
After weeks of new equipment installation and training, we’re ready. What an exciting moment! With the production of tube components creating substantial growth for our company, Laser 1 Technologies has invested in the Adige Lasertube LT5 to improve its manufacturing capabilities. The purchase of...
Read MoreIs the Lasertube LT5 right for you?
10
Oct2016
What is Laser 1 Technology’s competitive edge? We offer manufacturing solutions that make a difference. The Adige Lasertube LT5 is just one example of the many equipment options that you have to choose from at our facility. This fully-automated cutting machine uses a fiber...
Read MoreRemember your youthful excitement while waiting for a coveted birthday gift? The sense of overwhelming giddiness after receiving the coolest thing in the world. That’s how the Laser 1 team feels right now. After months of anticipation, our multi-axis fiber laser tube cutting system...
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