Machine Tool Orders Decline in May Amid Pandemic July 13, 2020 Machine tool orders fell in May as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reduced demand among manufacturers.
Inventor of ‘Negative Pressure Helmet’ for COVID-19 Battle Searching for Manufacturing Partners May 12, 2020 Sridhar Kota, a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, is looking for manufacturers to produce en masse a “negative pressure helmet” he invented to prevent intubation and “help provide a more positive outcome for thousands of (COVID-19) patients and healthcare workers alike,” he said.
Practices and Pitfalls of 3D Printing for COVID-19 May 4, 2020 A panel of experts and startups in medical 3D printing provided insights into efforts to help the COVID-19 pandemic in a webinar organized by 3DHEALS
Manufacturing in April Contracts at Fastest Rate in 11 Years May 1, 2020 Manufacturing last month contracted at the fastest rate since April 2009 as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) walloped the economy, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
GM Quarterly Profit Falls Amid COVID-19 May 6, 2020 General Motors Co.’s quarterly profit plunged as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pared demand and caused the automaker to close factories.
ServiceMax, Krios Open Job Board to Aid in Pandemic May 4, 2020 ServiceMax, an asset-centric field service management firm, and Krios, the AI-powered job and freelance platform, opened the ServiceMax Field Service Finder.
GM Reports Quarterly Loss on Impact of COVID-19 July 29, 2020 General Motors Co. today reported a second-quarter loss as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resulted in lower vehicle sales.
Caterpillar Profit Falls on Lower Demand July 31, 2020 Caterpillar Inc., the maker of mining trucks and heavy equipment, today reported a lower second-quarter profit after dealers reduced inventory amid slumping demand.
Ford Motor Says Second-Quarter Loss Will Worsen After First-Quarter Deficit April 28, 2020 Ford Motor Co. said today that its second-quarter loss will widen to more than $5 billion before interest and taxes as the automaker seeks to recover from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
NAM Survey: Optimism Dips But Manufacturers Stay Open May 28, 2020 The National Association of Manufacturers said a survey shows that while optimism has dipped, manufacturers are staying open or have only temporarily closed operations because of COVID-19.