Hitachi Powdered Metals Embraces Robotic Automation, Boosts Volume 400 percent in Tight Labor Market March 30, 2020 Hitachi Powdered Metals (USA) Inc. began a gradual investment in industrial robots at their Greensburg, Ind. plant in 2005, driven by the emergence of a tightening labor market and the opportunity to produce an extremely fragile product.
Servopress 101: A Basic Guide January 8, 2020 Servomechanisms are at the heart of 21st century automation. The basic elements are a servomotor; a device to convert rotary motion into linear motion; a suite of sensors to provide the required feedback; a controller to convert feedback data into command signals; and enabling software.
Building a Future in Rural Florida January 14, 2020 Not far from Florida’s metropolitan areas lie rural communities with the space and workforce to support manufacturing leaders. From Walton County in the Panhandle to the Heartland Counties near Lake Okeechobee, the state’s rural regions present a unique mix of resources for the manufacturing industry.
Boeing Starts New Year With a New CEO Trying to Solve Big Problems January 3, 2020 Boeing Co. is looking for a new start with a new CEO trying to resolve big problems.
Workforce Engineering—How to Solve the Skills Gap March 8, 2022 The best way to solve the skills gap is to ignite the already existing and yet dormant fuel of curiosity inside of young minds.
AMUG Awards Two Scholarships March 16, 2022 The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced the recipients of its scholarships.
Optimism Fuels Manufacturing Industry’s Leadership March 16, 2022 The manufacturing industry in the United States is optimistic, our fundamentals are strong and we know exactly what’s needed to mitigate our vulnerabilities.
LIFT Gears Up March 10, 2022 LIFT, the Detroit-based manufacturing institute, is gearing up after the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed activity.
Developing Your Workforce in an Age of Worker Shortages February 1, 2022 The Skills Gap was already a big challenge before the pandemic. It’s even bigger now.
Metrology Software Plugs Into Smart Manufacturing February 4, 2022 Measurement data is an important element of the emerging smart factory. How software provides that data is the key.