Collaborating with Robots August 22, 2023 Can’t we all just get along? We can, thanks to smarter, more human-aware robotics.
How Automation Can Unlock Mass Customization June 8, 2023 The additive manufacturing industry has seen the beginnings of AM used to enable mass customization, and 3D-printing automation will make this a reality starting in 2023.
Manufacturing Slows in May Amid Uncertainty June 1, 2023 The manufacturing economy slowed further in May as companies cope with uncertainty, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
MxD Launches Virtual Training Center November 10, 2022 MxD, the national digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, launched the MxD Learn Virtual Training Center (VTC) with the release of several new courses.
North American Automotive Tooling Spend Forecast to Reach $8.3B in 2025 November 15, 2022 Harbour Results Inc. forecast that spending on automotive tooling in North America will reach $8.3 billion in 2025 from an estimated $5.7 billion in 2022.
AMT, Hannover Fairs Announce Split November 2, 2022 After 10 years of a successful collaboration producing co-located shows at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Hannover Fairs USA have mutually agreed to move in new directions. The move gives Hannover Fairs USA the ability to expand and both trade shows the flexibility to look into new sectors and initiatives.
Machine Tool Orders Dip in September on Year-Over-Year Basis Despite IMTS November 14, 2022 Machine tool orders declined in September compared with a year earlier despite the return of the IMTS show after a four-year hiatus.
Manufacturing Faces Challenges to Maintain Growth, Deloitte Says November 10, 2022 Manufacturing is confronting challenges to maintaining economic expansion, consulting firm Deloitte said in a report.
Manufacturing Adds 32,000 Jobs, Paced by Durable Goods November 4, 2022 Manufacturing employment increased 32,000 jobs in October, with durable goods industries leading the way.
A Human-Centric Framework for Managing Frontline Operations October 17, 2022 Augmented Lean: A Human-Centric Framework for Managing Frontline Operations (Wiley, October 2022) by entrepreneurs and futurists Natan Linder, PhD, and Trond Arne Undheim, PhD sets out to show empowering production workers in manufacturing and along the supply-chain with first-class tools can improve things.