Lean at NUMMI September 1, 2005 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).
Autonomous Mobile Robots Drive Manufacturing Versatility September 3, 2020 Robotics have come a long way since the first industrial robot was installed at General Motors. Denise Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotics Applications at KUKA Robotics, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to discuss recent developments within mobile robots. From cleans rooms to job shops to moving entire airplane assemblies, autonomous mobile robots are helping manufacturers succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing landscape.
Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software November 20, 2019 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.
No Room for Error December 21, 2022 When energy infrastructure fails, the cost is often unbearable. Are better design tools the means to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and prepare the world for a more sustainable future?
DoE Announces $2.5 Billion Loan for Battery Plants December 12, 2022 The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the closing of a $2.5 billion loan to Ultium Cells LLC to help finance the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan.
Building on Success, Planning for the Future December 22, 2022 For SME and Manufacturing Engineering (ME), 2022 has proven to be consequential.
Mazak Expands Kentucky Manufacturing Campus December 13, 2022 To support the production of yet another new Kentucky-designed and built line of machine tools, Mazak has expanded its Florence manufacturing campus with the addition of a new SYNCREX assembly plant.
Manufacturing Contraction Extends for a Second Month January 4, 2023 The U.S. manufacturing economy contracted for a second straight month, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
In-Place Machining Acquires East Coast Metrology December 15, 2022 In-Place Machining Co. said it has acquired East Coast Metrology LLC.
Shyft Group Completes XL Fleet Acquisition January 4, 2023 Shyft Group Inc. said it completed its acquisition of XL Fleet.
