UAW Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Growing Dissatisfaction August 28, 2023 UAW members' overwhelming strike authorization vote at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis reflects growing discontent and demands for equitable benefits amidst record profits, potentially reshaping the landscape of the auto industry.
Work without Barriers: The Growing Appeal of Cobots August 28, 2023 Cobots give smaller manufacturers a competitive advantage
Manufacturing Softens in September October 3, 2022 The manufacturing economy softened in September and may soon shift to contraction, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Cranking Up Crankcase Production October 4, 2022 Success in high-volume engine manufacturing requires the utmost in precision machining, reliability, intelligent engineering, and, above all, automation.
Durable Goods Orders Slip on Commercial Aircraft September 27, 2022 Durable goods orders fell in August, paced by a decline in orders for commercial aircraft and parts.
Addressing Manufacturing’s Diversity Problem September 23, 2022 Across industries there’s an emphasis on addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in leadership roles. Research shows that greater diversity within an organization improves business performance. Manufacturing, however, lags in gender diversity when compared with other industries.
Metalformers Expect Little Change in Economic Activity September 22, 2022 Metalforming companies continue to expect little change in business conditions during the next three months, the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) .
Robots as a (Low Cost) Service September 21, 2022 RaaS model helps manufacturers solve labor problems without huge investment.
GM to Invest $491M at Indiana Stamping Plant September 16, 2022 General Motors Co. said it will invest $491 million at its Marion, Ind., metal stamping operations to prepare the facility to produce a variety of steel and aluminum stamped parts for future products, including electric vehicles.
