Joe Work
Joe Work, Senior Growth and Innovation Advisor, has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, working as an engineer, manager, and general manager. An engineer by trade, Joe’s specialty lies in automation equipment and machinery. Joe knows processes and systems and has demonstrated the ability to manage projects from early ideation phases, to prototype development, and into full scale production. Joe is also a strong business manager, having been responsible for setting and achieving business objectives, managing a P&L statement, and managing plant floor operations. Joe holds an MBA from Lake Erie College, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University.
For some manufacturers, there comes a time when a new machine is needed and off-the-shelf machinery may not meet their needs. Either the machine is no longer reaching optimum output or it's incapable...
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Many manufacturers overlook the lifespan of their machinery. While well-built machines may run for decades, they may not be performing at today’s high machinery or technology standards. Outdated,...
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Take a guess: Where does the world’s largest additive machine reside? A large city like Boston? A huge tech hub like Silicon Valley? You may be surprised to learn that the correct answer is right in...
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Today, many manufacturing tasks have the ability to be automated, leaving valuable employees to spend their time on something more fulfilling. According to our 2019 State of Northeast Ohio...
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Many manufacturers don’t consider new machines until existing assets break, slowing production. However, a broken machine is not the only reason to consider upgrading. Outdated machines may require...
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Product design requires many phases. It’s the process of identifying market potential by clearly defining a problem and offering a solution. But, at its core, it revolves around the customer’s...
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