Honda Adopts Virtual Training January 14, 2021 Honda Motor Co. this week began production of the 2022 Acura MDX. The company is using virtual reality, in combination with traditional training, to get output up to speed.
Boeing, With Settlement, Looks to Move on From 737 Max Crisis January 8, 2021 Boeing Co. this week said it agreed to pay more than $2.5 billion because of fatal crashes stemming from problems with the 737 Max. The company is looking to the settlement a way to move on from a corporate crisis.
Companies are Building a Future in Florida January 26, 2021 Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce, and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing.
Fuji Introduces Multitasking Machine January 14, 2021 Fuji Machine has introduced its GYROFLEX Ultimate Multitasking Machine. According to Fuji, the GYROFLEX offers the flexibility to meet a variety of production demands, from low production volume and parts prototyping to high-volume and high-mixed production.
Babcock Orders Three PEMA Shipbuilding Automation Lines January 8, 2021 Babcock International Group has placed an order for a set of PEMA welding and production lines for shipbuilding at its Rosyth site in Scotland. In total, the order includes three lines; PEMA Thin plate panel line, PEMA Micro panel line, and PEMA T-beam fabrication line.
Machine Tool Orders Post Mixed Results in November January 11, 2021 Machine tool orders posted mixed results in November, falling on a monthly basis but recording a small increase from a year earlier.
Amatrol Joins LIFT as Member January 11, 2021 LIFT announced that Amatrol, a manufacturing training company, has joined the manufacturing institute as a member.
Manufacturing Outperforms Economy in December January 8, 2021 Manufacturing outperformed the overall economy in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
SME Education Foundation Announces New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarships December 4, 2020 The SME Education Foundation has announced a new $2 million diversity, equity and inclusion scholarship to increase awards to underrepresented students, beginning in 2021.
Mastercam and Edge Factor Partnership Provides Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce December 21, 2020 In 2021, Mastercam is partnering with Edge Factor to equip organizations across North America