There is so much talent here at Design Ready Controls and we want to be able to use all of it – our people make us who we are and…[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]
Augmented reality (AR) glasses are appearing everywhere. After attending various trade shows and reading articles about their use in manufacturing, we wanted to adapt this technology in a way that…[more]
Every company has a culture. Each one is unique and will evolve over time. The most successful company cultures don’t just happen; they reflect the deliberate examples of leadership and…[more]
Non-Traditional Students: Connecting Education to Industry Traditionally, manufacturers have looked to technical colleges to help fill open positions; however, this is becoming a challenge. We are in a time of…[more]
As part of my visit to America, I engaged in an engineering internship at Design Ready Controls. For the month of August 2018, I experienced the work routines of a…[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]
