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General Motors Co. said today its first-quarter profit rose sharply compared with a year earlier despite having to deal with a global shortage of computer chips.

Machine tool orders surged in March -- both on a monthly and year-over-year basis -- as manufacturing’s economic expansion continued.

ZEISS said it has agreed to acquire Capture 3D. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Caterpillar Inc., the maker of heavy equipment, today reported an increased quarterly profit as sales improved and dealers boosted their stock of Cat machinery.

3D Systems announced plans for acquisitions of two companies.

In 2020, the ability for manufacturers to rapidly pivot to changing market demands and challenges became critical for success—and in many cases, survival.

Tesla and the march to all-electric cars and trucks may get most of the press. But the reality is that most U.S. automakers need to tackle the twin challenges of building both new components unique to electric vehicles while also building internal combustion engines (ICEs) that are ever-more fuel efficient.

The North American auto industry slammed on the brakes in March because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The sector already had been forecast to slow down in 2020, with lower light-vehicle demand. That turned into a sudden stop as the coronavirus spread.

When an unanticipated global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts national economies in a domino-like effect, a rapid response is required to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Looking back, 2020 was a year of challenge and change for manufacturing—and that’s an understatement.