Ryan E. Day

Author, inventor, entrepreneur

Ryan E. Day is Quality Digest’s project manager and senior editor for solution-based reporting, which brings together those seeking business improvement solutions and solution providers. Day has spent the last decade researching and interviewing top business leaders and continuous improvement experts at companies like Sakor, Ford, Merchandize Liquidators, Olympus, 3D Systems, Hexagon, Intertek, InfinityQS, Johnson Controls, FARO, and Eckel Industries. Most of his reporting is done with the help of his 20 lb tabby cat at his side.

Tue, 03/15/2022 - 12:03
Taming Turbine Internal Alignment Challenges ACQUIP uses laser tracker technology to provide industry-leading rotating equipment solutions
Wed, 09/28/2016 - 00:00
Sponsored Content You might say what Henry Ford did for the automobile, GE, Siemens, and Mitsubishi have done for the gas and steam turbine industry. Naturally, the tools and technicians of both sectors have had to evolve right along with the…
Tier One Aerospace Supplier Sees Soaring Workflow Efficiencies EnCore Composite Structures uses 3D measurement technology to please multinational clients
Thu, 07/28/2016 - 10:20
Sponsored Content In today's hyper-competitive, fast-paced manufacturing world, there is rarely anything like a "routine" day at the office—especially when you're a tier-one supplier for some of the largest aerospace companies in the world. To make…
Manufacturing SME Streamlines Workflows and Improves Quality 3D measurement technology and application-specific software provide competitive edge
Mon, 06/20/2016 - 14:37
Sponsored Content In the most basic terms of engine exhaust theory, more flow equates to more performance. The aim is to improve the efficiency of your vehicle’s engine, boost performance, and save money on fuel. Auto-jet Muffler Corp. has…
The Quiet After the Storm Ford employees brainstorm manufacturing solutions for quieter auto interiors
Wed, 05/04/2016 - 15:51
Ihave never been accused of being an early adopter of cutting-edge technology. On the other hand, I don’t dance the Luddite jig, either. True to my own type, I hung on to my old M-1A tank, aka a Motorola flip phone, for as long as I could, but was…
Cutting Down on Airtime Janicki Industries achieves 35% reduction in required machining by combining 3D measurement arm and laser tracker technology
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 10:22
Sponsored Content W hen you work on projects like NASA’s Space Launch System and deep-space radio telescopes, the opportunity for accolades and large revenues can be great. However, due to the massive scale and demanding tolerances of such projects…
Casting a New Future Effort Foundry adopts 3D scanning and modeling to meet customer demands
Mon, 02/29/2016 - 16:53
Sponsored Content As global competition stiffens, manufacturing sectors of all stripes are embracing emerging technologies in order to meet customer demands. In the realm of metal casting, Pennsylvania-based Effort Foundry is leading the charge by…
Engineering a Sustainable Future, Part 2 Delta Products’ new U.S. headquarters raises the LEED bar to nosebleed levels
Wed, 12/16/2015 - 17:06
No, they don't manufacture faucets, they don't run a major American airline, and they are not an elite special ops military unit. Headquartered in Taiwan, Delta Products Corp. is a global leader in switching power supply solutions, thermal…
Engineering a Sustainable Future, Part 1 Ford Motor Co. puts the pedal to the metal on alternative materials
Mon, 12/07/2015 - 15:15
The words “plastic,” “polymers,” and “environmental responsibility” rarely bump consonants in the same sentence, but public sentiment and keen competition can nudge a company into exploring all kinds of plastic substitutes. Of course, a $160 price…
When in Japan... Training tips from a culture that is the gemba
Thu, 10/01/2015 - 16:15
Sponsored Content I can tell you all about the California coast, its cultural and economic dynamics, my favorite hideaway beaches and eateries, and I can attest to the wisdom of never turning your back to the surf. I know these things because I've…
Going Face to Face With Your Customers Ford augments paper surveys with live customer clinics
Thu, 09/03/2015 - 15:33
‘Would you care to participate in a quick survey to help us serve you better?” I suppose many people enjoy filling out surveys—their chance to sound off and all that. Personally, it’s not my favorite part of any transaction. Ford’s recent Customer…