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 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 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 MoreUCEC is proud to have a great professional relationship with EPC Energy Services. Based in Greenwood Village, CO, EPC provides engineering, design, construction, and technology solutions for clients in various industries, including the energy sector: oil and gas; solar; and off-grid power.
Read MoreFour months in, the MC-80 is now a known part of the shop’s daily life. I don’t have to worry about “breaking” it; I also know the machine’s quirks. I’m comfortable designing, operating and letting the MC-80 do its thing while my team works on other tasks.
Read MoreFrom time to time, we like to show our blog readers scenes from the UCEC shop, including "Shipping Out," a regular feature in which we say goodbye to recently completed custom electrical control panels.
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