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To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS). 

Many industries have been making parts with micron dimensions for some time, but in the last few years, the market for miniaturization has expanded. The demand is not only for small parts, but also for small complex features on larger parts. This is due chiefly to the switch to modules in which the functions of several parts or subsystems are not handled by a single complex unit.

Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.

The money will go toward building new and beefing up existing sites in the U.S.

Warehouses must take a proactive, strategic approach to create a safe working environment.

The long-time Mazak distributor will supply manufacturing equipment as TSM Group

After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.

Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is adding 20 members to its board while WiM Education Foundation adds 21.

A site has yet to be chosen for Addionics’ first plant, which is expected to begin production in 2027.

The company estimates more than 600 jobs to be created at its Georgia plant.