Passing of GE’s Welch May Be a Cautionary Tale March 4, 2020 When former General Electric Co. chief Jack Welch died this week at 84, it was as if a legend had departed. He was the CEO who had transformed an aging industrial concern into a vibrant giant. But it's also a cautionary tale.
Coronavirus Impact on Auto Industry May Accelerate March 6, 2020 The impact of the coronavirus on the auto industry is on the cusp of accelerating, according to a Center for Automotive Research presentation today.
Italian Technology Award: Opens Doors, Enriches Engineering Education May 29, 2020 About 30 years ago, I was introduced to the amazing world of manufacturing. The Universal Co., a well-established home appliance manufacturer in Tehran, Iran, had already started to be equipped with advanced mechanisms and robots. There, my new work as a manufacturing engineer/die designer produced a deep, passionate love for manufacturing.
Grede Acquires Some Assets From RMG Waukesha June 3, 2020 Grede said it has acquired some assets of Renaissance Manufacturing Group (RMG) Waukesha, LLC.
Leifeld Metal Acquired by Nihon Spindle June 1, 2020 Nihon Spindle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has acquired all the shares of Leifeld Metal Spinning AG. The brands and company locations will remain unaffected, including Leifeld USA, located in Livonia, Mich.
NAM Issues Statement on Floyd Death June 1, 2020 The National Association of Manufacturers issued a statement about the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
COVID-19 Manufacturing News Digest: May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 Manufacturers across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. These are some of their stories.
COVID-19 Manufacturing News Digest: May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 Manufacturers across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. These are some of their stories.
Manufacturers Unveil Industry COVID-19 Shared Practices May 21, 2020 The Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers, released a new collection of emerging strategies and operational practices that manufacturers of all sizes are implementing to keep their employees safe and facilities operating.
Best-Selling Machining Books of 2019 January 16, 2020 Practical Machinist wanted to simplify your quest by providing you with a list of the best-selling machining books of 2019 according to our community. All the books in this list are a must-have, so we strongly encourage you to add them to your machine shop library, if you don’t have them already.
