Leak-Tight Data Systems June 19, 2020 Manufacturing operations face a multitude of cyber threats. The latest dangers from hackers include not only the theft of intellectual property but also malicious attacks that can cripple critical infrastructure, such as energy plants, utilities, and large-scale factories.
Pandemic Adaptive Supply Chains: A Future-Proof Approach June 11, 2020 COVID-19 vividly underscores the vulnerability of global manufacturing operations and supply chains. The disruption in our supply chains will hamper manufacturing for months and perhaps years. As we reopen and rebuild our economy, we must focus on sustainable manufacturing operations that are pandemic adaptive, resilient, and secure.
Siemens Introduces Workplace Distancing Solution June 4, 2020 Aim is to manage “next normal” in manufacturing with a workplace distancing solution.
Remote Monitoring Reveals How to Boost Uptime on Laser Machines April 27, 2020 East Iowa Machine Co. (EIMCo) in Farley, Iowa, is a full-service machine and fabrication shop. It is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing company, employing about 150 people on three shifts at its single 130,000 ft2 (12,077 m3) location, and converts raw metals into finished component parts and assemblies using a wide variety of CNC equipment and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
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.
Absolute Machine Tools Grows Integrated Systems and Engineered Solutions Services February 21, 2020 Shrinking availability of skilled labor and continual cost-reduction pressures are magnifying the importance of manufacturing systems, services and integrated solutions, according to machine tool importer and distributor Absolute Machine Tools Inc., Lorain, Ohio.
Manufacturing Returns to Expansion in January February 3, 2020 Manufacturing returned to economic expansion in January, helped by gains in new orders and production, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Caterpillar Profit Rises Despite Lower Revenue January 31, 2020 Caterpillar Inc. today reported higher fourth-quarter profit as expense controls made up for lower revenue. The Deerfield, Illinois-based maker of earthmoving machines and heavy equipment also warned of “continued global economic uncertainty” in 2020.
MFG 2020 to be Held April 1-5 in Fort Lauderdale February 20, 2020 The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) has announced that The MFG Meeting will be held April 1-5, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.
