San Diego, CA (PRLEAK) September 28, 2009 – Manufacturing firms often find it difficult to maintain product quality in these difficult times. Strapped with a tight budget, engineers and technicians need to work harder for much less. However, Eddie Silverberg, CEO of Flexible Assembly Systems, a leading integrator of torque tools and equipment, thinks otherwise. He has devised three simple ways to help manufacturers improve the quality of their products on a minimum budget.

According to Silverberg, the first step is to set up an in-house calibration program. Equipment failure is a major cause for concern, leading to loss in productivity and product recalls costing thousands of dollars. An in-house calibration program will help reduce time and money spent on repairing faulty equipment. The program involves the disciplined use of tools, setting up calibration and maintenance for tools, and making investments in in-house calibration systems like torque testers.

Another important factor that Silverberg points out is the development of an ergonomic workspace for technicians. Creating an ergonomic improvement plan will help reduce technician fatigue, thereby improving throughput and product quality. The past two decades has witnessed a tremendous growth in industrial ergonomic products. According to Silverberg, creating an ergonomic workspace is easy, especially with the right ergonomic tools that can prove their weight in gold.

Creating an automated workplace is more affordable today. These systems are more reliable and accurate. Silverberg's Flexible Assembly Systems has sold a number of tools including screwfeeders and other torque tools to a wide range of satisfied customers. According to him, customers gain in the long term, as they will be able to recover the initial cost in a short period, and reap the benefits of producing high quality products.

About Flexible Assembly Systems: Since its inception in 2003, the company gone on to become a leading integrator of torque tools and equipment with an extensive product list that includes Assembly Tools, Automotive Tools, Electric Screwdrivers, and Material Handling Systems, among other tools.