The Screwdriver That Will Change Everything

If you've ever worked with screws, you know that there are a lot of different types of screws. This poses a problem, in that you need a different screwdriver for every different type of screw. Work stations become crowded and messy, tool boxes overflow, and headaches generally occur. Industrial engineers have to spend money to purchase all of these different screwdrivers to supply laborers with the necessary tools and this generally becomes very expensive. But with a new invention, all of these problems now will vanish with the application of a one-size-fits-all screwdriver.

Originally, screws came in various types that include phillips, flat, hex, and torx bits. For work to be efficient, you would need to have the screwdriver that matches exactly the size and type. Because of this, every screw would usually need a different type of screwdriver and that would lead to a crowded workstation.

This new screwdriver will become a necessary tool that industrial engineers need to provide their laborers with. The new screwdriver comes in two models; with a handle or a universal hex bit. The shape of the bit has the ability to drive or remove screws of wide ranges of sizes and types, including screws that are damaged or stripped without the need to switch out bits. The versatility that this screwdriver offers would reduce the number of tools required at each work station, reduce the cost that companies would pay for tools, and reduce headaches for workers fumbling around to find the exact screwdriver the job requires. This screwdriver would also allow for a larger work envelope from the space that would be freed up. All of which results in much higher efficiency coming from the worker.
The benefits from using this screwdriver isn't limited to just industrial engineers. Basically anyone who uses tools at some point in their daily life would appreciate the versatility of this tool.Mechanics to carpenters, assembly workers to watchmakers; the list is virtually endless.

Now that the invention of the universal screwdriver has made an appearance, hopefully we can look to more tools moving towards the universal versatility option that drastically improves efficiency for people around the world. A couple examples I personally would like to see have more options would be universal wrenches and sockets. Regardless of what follows, the universal screwdriver will be the frontrunner when it comes to tool innovations.

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WHAT THE HECK IS INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING?



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THE BASICS
  
     When people hear about engineering, what do they think about? Most of the time it's usually lots of math along with high salary, which can be true, but it's much more than that. There are many more layers than what meets the eye when it comes to engineering. There are many different types of engineering, but my blogs are focused solely on industrial engineering.
     Industrial engineering is the study and practice of designing industrial operations. Many people don't understand the term "industrial engineer", but basically industrial engineers figure out how to make or do things better. They develop processes and systems that improve quality and productivity by working to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy and other commodities. Other branches of engineering are very specific when it comes to the work they do, but industrial engineering offers much more flexibility. It’s not just about manufacturing. It also involves service industries, with many IEs working in entertainment industries, shipping and logistics businesses, and health care suppliers. One phrase that gets passed around jokingly is that industrial engineers are a jack of all trades, but masters of none.


IMPORTANCE

     So why is industrial engineering so important to today's society? If there were no IEs; businesses would be wasting valuable money and time because their processes are inefficient, there would be a lack of customer service and quality of products, and work would be far less safe for employees.
     Here are some examples of how IEs make processes better:

• Make more efficient and more profitable business practices

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• Better customer service and product quality
• Improve efficiency
• Increase the ability to do more with less
• Make work safer, faster, easier, and more rewarding
• Help companies produce products faster
• Make the world safer through better designed products
• Reduce costs associated with new technologies

WHERE DO THEY WORK
        
     Industrial engineers can work pretty much any setting in the work place. It ranges from finance, to manufacturing, to energy, to health care, to education. Anywhere there is a product being made or a service being performed, you can almost guarantee that an industrial engineer had an involvement in the design of that product or service. Since IEs are so versatile, the demand for IEs has increased dramatically in recent years. The global market is getting more and more competitive these days and the need to improve costs in research, performance and facilities are now a main goal for most companies desiring to earn more while spending less. This reason alone, is why IEs are a hot commodity.

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