Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates, ISM Says November 2, 2020 Manufacturing expanded in October as new orders, production and employment all improved, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Nikon Metrology Partners with NSI Microscopy Inspection Automation November 17, 2020 Nikon Metrology today announced a new partnership with NSI Microscopy Inspection Automation of Wexford, Ireland. The agreement will help customers with Continuous Process Improvement by making use of automated microscopy, according to the company.
Boeing 737 Max Gets U.S. Approval to Fly Again November 18, 2020 The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a grounding order on Boeing Co.'s 737 Max that had been in effect since early 2019.
National Safety Council Applauds President-Elect Biden for Adding Occupational Safety Expert, Dr. David Michaels, to COVID-19 Advisory Board November 30, 2020 The National Safety Council announced that it is applauding President-elect Joe Biden for adding Dr. David Michaels to the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, ensuring that workplace safety has a voice on the task force, according to a statement.
Ford Motor Reports 3Q Earnings Rebound October 28, 2020 Ford Motor Co. today reported a third-quarter earnings rebound on sales of trucks and SUVs. The automaker cautioned some bumps remain.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Transportation October 27, 2020 Durable goods orders increased in September on transportation equipment, the U.S. Commerce Department said today.
Caterpillar Profit Falls as Product Demand Drops October 27, 2020 Caterpillar Inc., the maker of heavy construction and mining equipment, today reported a sharply lower third-quarter profit as demand for the company’s products dropped.
The Growing Importance of MBD October 27, 2020 SME discussed with David Olson of Verisurf the growing importance of Model-Based Definition and the use of standard formats by small and medium sized manufacturers.
Reshoring Operations in the Age of COVID-19: Part One October 27, 2020 In March 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Manufacturers are dealing with the fact that the virus has exposed the fact that many domestic brands rely significantly upon China for fulfilling some, part, or nearly all, of their supply chain.
Stratasys moving beyond tooling October 27, 2020 Rich, General Motors recently invested in 17 production-grade FDM printers, intending to use them for 3D-printed tooling. The term “tooling” is quite broad, however. Can you share details about what types of tooling GM and others are 3D printing, and why?
