Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors March 17, 2021 The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation has announced the election of 20 members to its 2021 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2021.
ExOne Reports Breakthrough March 12, 2021 In a project co-funded by Ford Motor Co. and the ExOne Co., a team of engineers, material scientists, and manufacturing experts has developed a patent-pending process for rapid and reliable binder jet 3D printing and sintering of aluminum that delivers properties comparable to die casting.
Questions Remain About Boeing’s Relationship With FAA, Seattle Times Says March 11, 2021 Two years after the second fatal crash involving Boeing Co.’s 737 Max, questions remain about the aircraft maker’s relationship with the Federal Aviation Administration, The Seattle Times said.
Machine Tool Orders Post Year-Over-Year Gain in January March 8, 2021 Machine tool orders posted a year-over-year gain in January, the third straight month with such an increase, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
Manufacturing Adds 21,000 Jobs in February March 5, 2021 Manufacturing added 21,000 jobs last month, paced by gains in transportation equipment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Manufacturing Surges in February March 1, 2021 Manufacturing hit the accelerator in February, with new orders, production and employment all contributing to a strengthening economy, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
GM Electrifies its Future March 3, 2021 General Motors dropped a fuel bomb on the auto industry at the end of January. Specifically, it said the fuel of the future for many of its vehicles will be electricity, not gasoline. For an iconic company like GM, that news is beyond big.
Simulation Software Meets the Need for Speed February 26, 2021 Toolpath simulation software gives manufacturers assurance that their machine tools will cut parts quickly and accurately, which is particularly useful when machining expensive materials like titanium or Inconel.
Dispelling Factory Automation Myth #1 February 17, 2021 Automating machining operations is at the top of the list of goals for most manufacturers, as needs and capital expenditure budgets allow.
Automation in the Age of COVID-19 February 16, 2021 The longstanding trend toward manufacturing automation has understandably been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.