If you’re a regular reader to our blog, you’ve seen our stories about the Steinhauer Mod Center machining technology we debuted last summer. The MC-80 is a software-driven machining center that supports CAD files and automates precision drilling and cuts. Using the MC-80 results in increased productivity, a better experience for our customers and a reduction in time-intensive manual labor.
Read MoreToday, I thought I would take the time to provide a glimpse into some of the planned blog posts you will see in the upcoming months
Read MoreIf you read the UCEC blog from time to time, you know we love great engineering videos. As a manufacturer, we pride ourselves on a high level of detail and craftsmanship. That's why it's inspiring to see our values modeled in companies such as Volkswagen and Caterpillar.
Read MoreI make a task list at the end of each day. The next morning, I try to tackle the hardest things on the list. I’m definitely a morning person, so jobs that are difficult and need a higher attention to detail are the ones grabbing my attention first thing in the day. I also visualize where I want to be at the end of each day. What project needs attention or where do I need to shift resources? I find that when I visualize myself being efficient, the actual behavior follows.
Read MoreI'm excited to introduce the first UCEC video. By making a video, I thought it would be a great way to show everyone what we do, and to have some insight into the UCEC Experience.
Read MoreFor UCEC Credit Manager Laura Pinkston, financial organization and acumen have been a part of her professional life for nearly 25 years. She’s worked in financial positions including credit investigator, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and collections in a variety of settings such as finance companies and medical offices, as well as another control panel manufacturer.
Read MoreIn the movie “Groundhog Day” A weatherman (played by Actor Bill Murray) finds himself living the same day over and over again. Sometimes we can feel this way at our jobs. We fall into the human trap of being comfortable in repeating the same day over and over. We “resolve” that tomorrow will be a repeat of yesterday, because that is what we know and we were successful at it yesterday.
Read MoreAnyone can make a New Year’s resolution. Here at UCEC, we’ve chosen instead focus areas where we plan to make improvements, create efficiencies or strategize a better way to move the business forward.
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