Focusing on the Workforce January 7, 2022 As the 2022 SME president, I hope to build on the successes of my predecessors with a particular emphasis on workforce development and especially the workforce itself.
Manufacturing Expansion Slips in December, Omicron Concern in Future January 4, 2022 Manufacturing’s economic expansion slowed in December, the Institute for Supply Management said today. The group also said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 likely will complicate manufacturing in early 2022.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in November on Transportation December 23, 2021 New orders for durable goods increased in November, paced by transportation equipment, the Commerce Department said.
Tech-Enabled Manufacturing Soars in Polk County February 16, 2022 As manufacturing continues to return to the United States, Polk County plays a key role in attracting new companies to the area, offering reasonably priced land, tax incentives and a strong talent pipeline – all in a location where people want to live.
Realities of the Virtual Kind in Manufacturing February 2, 2022 A key enabler of virtual reality/augmented reality will be bandwidth — and the imminent adoption of 5G could make it good enough in applications where it isn’t now.
GM Earnings Fall in Fourth Quarter February 1, 2022 General Motors Co. said Feb. 1 that fourth-quarter earnings slid but that full-year results improved compared with a year earlier.
Learning is a Continuing Venture February 7, 2022 The Composites Manufacturing Technical Group of SME recognized two individuals and two prominent composites manufacturing organizations at its 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards program.
Optimizing Machining and Production Performance March 4, 2022 Nikel Precision Group also implemented solutions that optimize tool performance to improve quality, as well as production intelligence that provides real-time insights into factory performance.
Manufacturing Adds 13,000 Jobs in January February 4, 2022 Manufacturers added a modest 13,000 jobs last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Ford Posts Quarterly Profit February 3, 2022 Ford Motor Co. said on Feb. 3 it posted a fourth-quarter profit compared with a year-earlier loss.
