Durable Goods Orders Rise on Commercial Aircraft September 27, 2021 Durable goods orders increased last month thanks to a surge in orders for commercial aircraft, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today.
How to Include More People of Color in Management July 21, 2021 Five experts outline ways companies can help existing racially diverse employees interested in management posts, actions those workers can take, ways recruiters can do better, and ways to prepare for the future.
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
Making Welding Accessible to All July 16, 2021 With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.
Getting Back to Sort-Of Normal July 13, 2021 With vaccinations on the rise, the in-person collaboration that is still essential to doing business, including trade shows, is growing. But challenges to recovery from the pandemic remain. Global supply chains are struggling with multiple disruptions. Shipping rates are historically high. Computer chip shortages are curbing output.
Ways to get more people of color into management July 29, 2021 This letter from the editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine provides some samples of what can be done to increase the number of Black and brown managers in manufacturing.
FANUC and Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Offer Combined Certifications July 28, 2021 FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council have aligned to co-market the stackability of their industry-recognized certifications, representing a major step toward helping the U.S. overcome its shortage of skilled workers.
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.
