ExOne Receives U.S. Contract February 16, 2021 Additive manufacturing company ExOne Co. has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract to develop a fully operational, self-contained 3D printing “factory” housed in a shipping container.
Manufacturing Jobs Drop in January February 5, 2021 Manufacturing employment declined by 10,000 jobs last month and results were even worse in durable goods industries, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Protolabs Launches All-New Digital Quoting Platform in U.S. February 3, 2021 The digital manufacturing company unveiled to customers its new e-commerce system for online quoting, design analysis, and ordering.
Is Manufacturing in America Up or Down? February 1, 2021 I have been confused lately by contradictory messages coming from people and news sources I pay attention to. On the one hand I hear and read—from knowledgeable sources—that manufacturing in the U. S. is becoming “hollowed out.”
Twenty women making their mark in robotics & automation February 3, 2021 If there is a common thread found in the women Smart Manufacturing identified as making their mark in robotics and automation, it is a heightened awareness of the impact humans have on the planet without trying, as well as the positive impact we can have with concerted efforts.
Where is Manufacturing Tech Headed in 2021? January 15, 2021 Manufacturing technology is constantly changing, both in terms of the types of products produced and the ways those products are made. As we ease into 2021, here are some interesting trends I’ve heard about.
LK Metrology Introduces Ultra-Accuracy Portable Measuring Arms February 19, 2021 The new five ultra-accuracy models are offered in both 6-axis and 7-axis variants
Cottonwood Expands Into Industrial Financing February 22, 2021 Cottonwood Group, a Los Angeles private equity real estate investment firm, announced the firm’s expansion into the industrial sector with two transactions totaling $80 million in combined value.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Transportation February 25, 2021 New orders for durable goods rose 3.4 percent last month, paced by transportation equipment, the Commerce Department said today.
Halter CNC Robotics Announces First US Scholarship for Veterans and Active U.S. Military February 25, 2021 Halter CNC Robotics, a CNC automation firm, announced it will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a U.S. veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.
