Manufacturing Slips in October, Nearing Contraction Level November 1, 2022 Manufacturing economic activity fell in October and is getting close to contraction, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Ford Bails Out of Self-Driving Vehicles (For Now, Anyway) November 1, 2022 Ford Motor Co. last week reported a large third-quarter loss after writing off its investment in self-driving company Argo AI. The move demonstrated why managing in the auto industry is hard.
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) .
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.
Smarter Machinery to Meet New Challenges August 19, 2022 From circular saws to heavy-duty grinders, more than 200 exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies in the Abrasive Machining, Sawing, and Finishing pavilion.
Hankook Tire to Invest $1.6B in Tennessee Plant Expansion August 29, 2022 Tire maker Hankook Tire today announced that its board of directors approved a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Tennessee Plant, located in Clarksville, Tenn.
Toyota Using AI, 3D Printing as Tools August 25, 2022 Toyota Motor Corp. is using artificial intelligence and 3D printing to help it navigate the biggest changes the auto industry has seen in more than a century.
Machine Learning for Machine Tools September 5, 2023 Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing, from generative design to AI-controlled production, process optimization, and predictive maintenance, highlighting the revolutionary potential and challenges of integrating AI into various manufacturing processes.