Tool manufacturers are improving all aspects of their tools, including the shape, size, weight, balance, torque, vibration, speed, and noise. Manufacturing industries, with diverse fastening ...

How much can ergonomics make a difference in productivity and preventing injury? A lot, it turns out. Since 2003, for example, Ford has reduced its assembly line injury rate by 70% by applying ...

The saying, "a man's reach should exceed his grasp," may be inspirational, but it certainly is not ergonomic when considering assembly line work design. Assembly work involves considerable reaching ...