U.S.: The Once and Future Manufacturing Leader May 21, 2021 The U.S. has not been competitive, so companies sourced offshore to meet consumer and industrial demand for low-priced goods. Fortunately, however, a positive localization trend since 2010 indicates an increasing rate of reshoring by U.S. companies and foreign direct investment by foreign companies.
How to Improve EVs August 26, 2021 Imagine eliminating 100 wires and 200 electrical connections from every electric vehicle (EV). The impact to cost, weight, labor, packaging space and resulting critical reliability could transform the EV driving experience as we know it.
3D Systems Agrees to Sell Unit July 28, 2021 3D Systems agreed to sell its medical simulation business, Simbionix, to Surgical Science Sweden AB.
Kiekert Appoints New CEO July 21, 2021 The Kiekert AG Supervisory Board voted to appoint Jérôme Debreu as chief executive officer and chief financial officer.
Xometry Names New Director July 26, 2021 Xometry, Inc., a leading AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, announced today the recent appointment of Ranjana Clark to its board of directors.
Hardinge to Acquire Weisser July 21, 2021 Hardinge Inc. and J.G Weisser GmbH & Co. KG have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hardinge will acquire Weisser.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Aircraft July 27, 2021 Durable goods orders increased in June assisted by a gain in aircraft orders, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today.
Caterpillar Quarterly Profit Rises on Sales Boost July 30, 2021 Caterpillar Inc. today reported a higher second-quarter profit as sales of its heavy equipment increased.
From Lawns to Flight, the Future is Electric May 13, 2021 One of the annoyances of living in the suburbs is the incessant whine of gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers—particularly the latter.
Hourly Hiring: Challenge in Manufacturing's New Era August 18, 2021 Why manufacturing hiring managers need to take a page from the "gig" economy to fill hourly job openings.
