The Factory Acceptance Test (FATs) is one of the most critical activities when procuring automated packaging equipment and custom automated systems. In 20-plus years of consulting, I have been a part of many. In my last article, I outlined some of the considerations when faced with laying the groundwork for a Remote FAT. This time, […]
Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Remote Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
June 30, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Recently a large international supplier of packaging equipment to the life science industry posted on LinkedIn touting their capability to perform a ‘Remote Factory Acceptance Test’ (FAT). (Great timing on their part!) Since then, I’ve had numerous conversations about the concept. Although ‘the New Normal’ is an over-worked phrase, it certainly applies here. There is […]
Pre-Owned Equipment Can Make Sense. Here’s What to Look (and Look Out) For.
November 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The good news is that business is going well, and your winery or craft brewery is ready for an expansion or upgrades. The bad news is that capital equipment is expensive. Pre-owned machinery is one way to save money on that equipment. In our last post, we reviewed when to consider buying pre-owned equipment. Now […]
When to Consider Buying Pre-Owned Equipment
November 1, 2019 By Leave a Comment
When deciding whether to buy a new or used car, the decision depends on a number of factors…and money isn’t always number one. Determining whether a new or pre-owned equipment purchase makes sense depends on the situation. As an engineer or production manager, it is always fun to dream of all the possibilities that the […]
