Workforce Development for Global Competitiveness June 24, 2021 A widening skills gap threatens U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and consequently our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills is imperative to meet U.S. manufacturers’ needs for capacity, productivity and innovation.
The Next Industry 4.0 Milestone: Data-Driven Safety July 29, 2021 Industry 4.0 initiatives need to consider safety as well as other functions
FABTECH to Return to Chicago’s McCormick Place in September June 21, 2021 FABTECH will be the first large-scale manufacturing trade show to return to McCormick Place in Chicago, September 13-16. The announcement comes as the state of Illinois moves into its final reopening phase.
Durable Goods Orders Increase in May Based on Transportation June 24, 2021 New orders for manufactured durable goods in May increased $5.7 billion (2.3 percent) to $253.3 billion. The increase followed a 0.8 percent April decrease.
Remanufacturing: Value Redux March 1, 2023 From furniture to medical-imaging equipment, remanufacturing makes a big impact with a small footprint.
Automation: Today and Beyond April 21, 2023 It’s time to rethink manufacturing and the role our workforce (or lack thereof) plays in its success.
A Mastercam Class in Taskbar Improvement March 6, 2023 CNC Software LLC, one of the oldest providers of CAD/CAM systems, regularly updates its flagship Mastercam software to improve efficiencies, add capabilities, and make programs easier to use.
Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing February 22, 2023 The idea of continuous improvement is logical but there are challenges to overcome.
EKU Begins Manufacturing Engineering Degree Program February 16, 2023 Eastern Kentucky University said it is beginning a degree program in manufacturing engineering.
DFM in the Age of Industry 4.0 March 3, 2023 Even early adopters of advanced manufacturing technologies are just starting to develop strategies. Implementation will require considerable time, resources, and commitment.