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.
Industrial M&A Falls in 2019 January 27, 2020 Industrial merger and acquisition activity fell in 2019 because of slowing economies and trade uncertainty, consulting firm PwC said in a report.
Ten Safety Tips for Oil and Gas Industry Workers November 21, 2018 Workers in the oil and gas industry continue to be one of the groups at the highest risk of injuries and fatalities on the job compared to all other U.S. industries. The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2015) revealed that out of 120 workplace deaths in the mining, oil, and gas extraction industry, 74 of them occurred within the support activities for oil and gas operations.
Adopting MBD is About More Than Technology January 4, 2019 There is a lot of promise in the coming adoption of Model-Based Definition (MBD) in industry. MBD is the practice of attaching useful information to a 3D CAD model, such as tolerances or material properties. This should be especially good news for manufacturing engineers.
Shop Roots Out Long Set Up Times with Advanced Automation December 7, 2018 Erik Anderson, president and CEO of Basin Precision Machining LLC, has determined that setups are the root of all evil when it comes to manufacturing productivity. They cause part variations, downtime, and high-percentage scrap rates.
Reaching, Attracting and Engaging Rising Talent February 11, 2019 The growing skills gap is causing trepidation among manufacturers and the lack of millennials building careers within the industry is part of the concern.
Improving Warehouse Safety Culture and Safety Training with Loss Trend Analysis March 19, 2024 Warehouses must take a proactive, strategic approach to create a safe working environment.
Shelton Machinery Launches TSM Group March 11, 2024 The long-time Mazak distributor will supply manufacturing equipment as TSM Group
Survey: Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Big Concern March 6, 2024 After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.
WiM, WiMEF Announce Board of Directors March 5, 2024 Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is adding 20 members to its board while WiM Education Foundation adds 21.