GM Reports Quarterly Profit, Raises Forecast August 4, 2021 General Motors Co. today reported a quarterly profit as the Detroit-based automaker maintained output of high-profit trucks and SUVs despite a global shortage of semiconductors. The company also boosted its 2021 forecast.
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.
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.
Hexagon Giving CAD Software Access to Users of WORKNC July 14, 2021 Hexagon is providing mold and die shops using its CAM software WORKNC with immediate access to its model preparation software. This allows integration of production workflows from any CAD model format to CAM so shops can machine parts more efficiently and avoid costly errors.
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.
4 technology trends that will define modern manufacturing December 20, 2021 As manufacturers embrace the “new normal,” advanced technologies will set organizations apart from the field.
Absolute Machine Tools Partners with Greenway & Associates December 9, 2021 Absolute Machine Tools has established a partnership with Greenway & Associates, a full-range distributor of industrial manufacturing equipment.