ISM Manufacturing Index Weakens in December January 3, 2020 Manufacturing softened in December to its lowest level in more than a decade, the Institute for Supply Management said today in a monthly report.
How to Apply Principles of Lean Thinking to the Manufacturing Process December 26, 2019 In manufacturing, the most efficient process is destined to come out on top. Efficiency is the highest priority. Toyota revolutionized the standards of efficient manufacturing by applying the principles of what is now known as lean thinking, a term coined by Daniel T. Jones and James P. Womack who have studied Toyota’s rise in-depth.
Contain the Risks of Obsolete Engineering Information December 19, 2019 Engineering information is both pervasive and essential within manufacturing plants. And, it changes constantly as a result of maintenance-related adjustments, alterations in plant processes, or the swap-out of components.
Boeing Throws Up the White Flag on 737 Max December 17, 2019 Boeing Co., which had wanted to return the 737 Max to service this month, threw up the surrender flag on Dec. 16. The company said it will suspend 737 Max production in January.
The Rx for Medical Manufacturing: Micro-Cutting February 29, 2024 Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.
Schaeffler Announces New Ohio Automotive Manufacturing Facility February 26, 2024 The new facility is part of a planned $230 million investment in Ohio
Safety Remains Key to Manufacturing’s Recruitment and Retention Efforts February 19, 2024 Creating a culture of safety can boost your success in 2024.
Filling the Manufacturing Talent Gap February 2, 2024 The fierce competition for skilled workers is spurring a host of new and creative initiatives.
AE Industrial Partners Affiliate Acquires 2 Million Sq.-Ft. Industrial Facility in Northwest Alabama February 1, 2024 AEI hopes the manufacturing plant will serve as an aerospace center of excellence and anchor for industry innovation.
Schott Expands Lumus Partnership, Adds Production Facility to Malaysia Plant January 30, 2024 Schott will add a production facility to its plant in Malaysia as it expands its partnership with Lumus.