June 23 is International Women in Engineering Day… So today (and everyday), SoloPoint Solutions is celebrating the many contributions that women have brought to the field of engineering. In honor of this day, we want to put a spotlight on an engineer from our very own Bay Area backyard, Vivian Duong. Vivian is a highly… Read more »
Everyone is asking, “How can we move forward?” As the state of California moves forward to lifting COVID-19 restrictions, companies are scrambling to rebuild their workforce to meet pent-up demands for their goods and services. This is where SoloPoint Solutions can help. We can analyze your needs, source, vet, and pre-screen top candidates… Read more »
The latest unemployment reports show that the job market is showing an impressive rebound from its highest unemployment rate of 14% in April 2020. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that as of March 2021, unemployment is currently at 6% and added 916,000 payrolled workers. The manufacturing sector unemployment rate is remaining steady at… Read more »
As product development schedules continue to compress, so do the need to accelerate concepts into prototypes. We turn to an expert on the subject, Bill Schnoebelen, President of Circuit Case Engineering, to learn how he approaches and navigates the early stages of product development. Through many years of working with small R&D teams and… Read more »
In recent economic reports on market predictability within the Manufacturing, Sciences, Technology, and Supply Chain sectors – the overwhelming theme is for organizations to stay resilient in adapting to the “new normal” post-pandemic. Over the next few months, we’ll be exploring how these markets stay resilient amidst the uncertainties of this ever-changing COVID-19 landscape. This… Read more »
In recent economic reports on market predictability within the Manufacturing, Sciences, Technology, and Supply Chain sectors – the overwhelming theme is for organizations to stay resilient in adapting to the “new normal” post-pandemic. Over the next few months, we’ll be exploring how these markets stay resilient amidst the uncertainties of this ever-changing COVID-19 landscape. This… Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been accelerating requests for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products to enhance the fight against COVID-19. Leading the way are companies developing diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2. Among these are well-known manufacturers of medical devices and diagnostic tools such as Thermo Fisher, Abbott Laboratories, Cepheid and Roche Molecular Systems…. Read more »
The Spanish Flu was termed as the “deadliest pandemic of the 20th century” because it had infected one-third of the world’s population and took the lives of 50 million people worldwide; 675,000 in the U.S. Image Credit: CDC.gov It took two years, three waves, and several intermittent lockdowns before herd immunity was reached. Can modern… Read more »
As businesses begin to reopen, demand for additional technical workers may arise – especially in critical engineering areas. It is tempting to add consultants to perform services and have them work remotely similar to what internal staff has been doing for the past few months. This can be a slippery slope given California’s AB-5 law… Read more »
Supporting essential businesses meet their challenges is more critical than ever. We are all heavily relying on products and services that deal with health, wellness, and convenient, home-based products. As companies who specialize in diagnostic tests, medical devices, food production, and communications continue to meet the increased demands, they should not struggle due to a… Read more »
