Caterpillar Profit Slips Due to Pandemic January 29, 2021 Caterpillar Inc., the Deerfield, Illinois-based maker of heavy equipment, today reported lower quarterly and full-year profit after sales were hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mastercam and Edge Factor Partnership Provides Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce December 21, 2020 In 2021, Mastercam is partnering with Edge Factor to equip organizations across North America
SME Announces Robert Willig as New CEO December 8, 2020 SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, today announced that Robert “Bob“ Willig has been named as its executive director and CEO. His employment with SME will commence on Jan. 1.
Honda Adopts Virtual Training January 14, 2021 Honda Motor Co. this week began production of the 2022 Acura MDX. The company is using virtual reality, in combination with traditional training, to get output up to speed.
Desktop Metal to Acquire EnvisionTEC January 15, 2021 Desktop Metal, Inc. said it agreed to acquire EnvisionTEC, a provider of volume production photopolymer 3D printing solutions for end-use parts, for total consideration of $300 million.
Companies are Building a Future in Florida January 26, 2021 Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce, and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing.
Machine Tool Orders Post Mixed Results in November January 11, 2021 Machine tool orders posted mixed results in November, falling on a monthly basis but recording a small increase from a year earlier.
Amatrol Joins LIFT as Member January 11, 2021 LIFT announced that Amatrol, a manufacturing training company, has joined the manufacturing institute as a member.
Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year October 7, 2020 The world has changed remarkably in 2020. The new decade began with a sense of optimism and historically strong economies in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Manufacturing in the Middle of COVID-19 Pandemic March 18, 2020 Manufacturing has been in the middle of the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from the start. The impact is expanding as the virus spreads.