Rush job? No prob! September 24, 2020 Improvements in manufacturing management software, robotics, additive manufacturing and thermal controls are making small batch sizes more cost effective—even for smaller shops. Manufacturing plants are able to reduce inventory, improve throughput and reduce demands on human operators.
When Work Cells Work for Machine Tools May 20, 2022 Scope of work, automation, ROI and other matters of note. Or, how many widgets do you want to make—and how fast?
Eaton Introduces New Business Unit February 24, 2022 Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle (EV) transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolio.
Manufacturing Expansion Improves in February March 1, 2022 Expansion in the manufacturing economy improved in February with contributions from new orders and production, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
You Can Take it With You: Hybrid Work Methods Shift Some Tasks Anywhere February 7, 2022 The pandemic has accelerated the visibility and viability of hybrid workforce solutions—but experts say proceed carefully
Learning is a Continuing Venture February 7, 2022 The Composites Manufacturing Technical Group of SME recognized two individuals and two prominent composites manufacturing organizations at its 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards program.
Manufacturing Adds 13,000 Jobs in January February 4, 2022 Manufacturers added a modest 13,000 jobs last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Ford Posts Quarterly Profit February 3, 2022 Ford Motor Co. said on Feb. 3 it posted a fourth-quarter profit compared with a year-earlier loss.
Auto Production Disrupted by Trucker Protest, WSJ Says February 10, 2022 Vehicle production has been disrupted because of a trucker protest in Canada, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Cutting Tool Orders Rise in December February 15, 2022 Cutting tool orders rose in December on both a monthly and year-over-year basis.
