COVID-19 Manufacturing News Digest: May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020 This is a digest of news items focusing on how manufacturers are aiding the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GM Quarterly Profit Falls Amid COVID-19 May 6, 2020 General Motors Co.’s quarterly profit plunged as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pared demand and caused the automaker to close factories.
NAM Survey: Optimism Dips But Manufacturers Stay Open May 28, 2020 The National Association of Manufacturers said a survey shows that while optimism has dipped, manufacturers are staying open or have only temporarily closed operations because of COVID-19.
3D Systems Expands Material Offerings June 3, 2020 3D Systems announced an expansion of its plastics materials portfolio.
Okaloosa Manufacturing – Playing Well in a Great Sandbox June 5, 2020 Machining, the military and magnificent beaches work well together in Okaloosa County, Florida. Famous sugar-white sands are frosting on the cake when companies examine the business-friendly climate, educational opportunities and quality of life in Okaloosa County.
Siemens Introduces Workplace Distancing Solution June 4, 2020 Aim is to manage “next normal” in manufacturing with a workplace distancing solution.
Plan Now to Exploit Post-Virus Opportunities, Industry Analysts Urge April 13, 2020 Companies most likely to succeed in capitalizing on those opportunities will excel in digital transformation, among other things, according to the April 9 webinar “Market Impact of COVID-19: How to Respond, Reset, and Rebound,” by Aroop Zutshi and Mark Simoncelli of Frost & Sullivan Industry and Strategy Experts.
Laser Marking: Going Places April 12, 2019 The well-established field of laser marking continues to break new ground with expanding business opportunities in automotive, oil and gas, medical and other industries.
Mastercam Blends New Technology, Support and Beta Testing to Improve CAM Performance March 8, 2019 In 2018, CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn., reached several milestones: its 35th anniversary as a company, 250,000th installation, a new user website and the introduction of Mastercam 2019.
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.