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Process, Production

Converting a steel mill to climate-neutral steel production

December 1, 2023

Via: Phys.org

Steel production causes significant emissions of carbon dioxide. To decarbonize steel production and its high carbon dioxide emissions, Fraunhofer researchers, TS ELINO GmbH and Salzgitter AG are working on converting an existing steel mill to climate-neutral production methods. The aim […]


News

USTR Tai to AAM: U.S. Trade Policy Should Reinforce Our Ability to Make Things in America

December 1, 2023

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) held a reception this week at Shinola’s Washington, D.C. store to show off some of the cool gifts featured in this year’s Made In America Holiday Gift Guide. On display we had MASU from […]


News

New Poll Confirms Made in America is Really, Really Popular

November 27, 2023

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

New polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) shows overwhelming support for shopping Made in America, as 81% of respondents said they “prefer to purchase holiday gifts made in the U.S. if presented with the […]


Process, Production

Industrial managed Ethernet switches have fibre, and are compact

November 17, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

“This represents a significant advancement in network infrastructure for industrial environments,” claimed the company. “The two 1000Base-X fiber connectors can extend Gigabit Ethernet operating distances over fibre up to 160km.” The fan-less units come in two temperature ranges: IDS-710CT for -10 […]


Industry Focus Areas, Medical

FDA acts on industry call for clarity about scope of device shortage reporting rules

November 17, 2023

Via: MedTech Dive

Section 506J of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires manufacturers of certain devices to tell the FDA in advance if they are permanently ending production of the product or face an interruption that is likely to meaningfully impact […]


Process, R & D

3 Software Trends Shaping Manufacturing

November 15, 2023

Via: Quality Magazine

Software isn’t new to manufacturing, but as technical capabilities have evolved and matured, it’s becoming increasingly entrenched in processes that directly affect product quality. This means that quality professionals need to be concerned with software outside the realm of enterprise […]


News

Newport News Shipbuilding Brings Dozens Of Jobs to Norfolk, VA

November 10, 2023

Via: Business Facilities Magazine

Newport News Shipbuilding’s additional campus in Norfolk, Virginia, is bringing dozens of jobs to the area, according to the city’s mayor. “As an essential corporate citizen in our region, HII and its remarkable shipbuilders serve as a vital force in […]


Process, R & D

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: The Path to a Defensible Architecture

November 9, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

In our most recent whitepaper, we explore the key cybersecurity challenges faced by manufacturers in the OT sector and delve into the threats they need to defend against. We leverage the SANS Five ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls as a framework […]


Process, R & D

Engineering a Better Future for U.S. Manufacturing

November 6, 2023

Via: Industry Today

Envisioning the future of U.S. manufacturing from an engineering research viewpoint was the purpose of the March 2023 event convened by the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA), an initiative funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The event convened […]


Process, R & D

The Data Revolution Is Transforming Manufacturing—Don’t Fall Behind

November 3, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

For many manufacturing companies today, the promise of fully optimized, data-driven production looms continually out of reach. Managers might know, on some level, that data—properly synthesized and harnessed—can generate massive change. They know, certainly, that they’re producing reams of it […]


Process, Quality Control

Ford Aerospace Accelerates Inspection With Automated Optical Measurement

October 31, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Ford Aerospace, an award-winning global specialist in pressed and high-precision machined parts for a multitude of industries, is leveraging the benefits of a new Keyence IM-8000 instant measuring system. The speed of the IM-8000 is already generating significant savings in […]


Process, R & D

Artificial Intelligence: Mitigating Inflation in the Manufacturing Industry

October 30, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Throughout the years, the manufacturing industry has proven itself to be incredibly resilient, withstanding a wide range of challenges. From navigating the increasingly complex labyrinth of global trade regulations to weathering economic storms, adapting to escalating environmental issues, and embracing […]


Logistics, Process

How Barcodes and RFID Deliver Value to Manufacturing and Distribution

October 27, 2023

Via: Manufacturing Tomorrow

Combining barcode and RFID (radio frequency identification) with a relational database enhances the speed and delicacy of business processes. It can also boost a company’s development by optimizing supply and refining the manufacturing processes. With significant growth in supply chain […]


Process, R & D

Siemens and CEA Collaborate on Research to Expand Digital Twins With AI for Industry

October 26, 2023

Via: Metrology and Quality News

Siemens Digital Industries Software and CEA-List, a technological research institute focused on smart digital systems research, recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research to further extend and enhance digital twin capabilities with artificial intelligence […]


Process, Production

Electronics production trending up

October 25, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

According to IDC, smartphone shipments versus a year ago turned negative in 3Q 2021 at -6%. The decline hit a low of -18% in 4Q 2022. Since then, smartphones have been recovering. IDC data is not yet available, but Canalys […]


Regulations

Don’t Forget: Republican Voters Like Industrial Policy

October 20, 2023

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

President Joe Biden’s got a new campaign ad out this week across Pennsylvania that highlights his support for domestic manufacturing. It’s narrated by a welder who works in a Philadelphia shipyard. This ad – which is airing in the Philly, […]


Regulations

US extends China chip ban

October 18, 2023

Via: Electronics Weekly

The US has also extended the ban to over 40 countries which are seen as likely to buy the chips for re-sale to China. “Today’s updated rules will increase effectiveness of our controls and further shut off pathways to evade […]


Energy, Industry Focus Areas

Biden Announces $7 Billion in Funding for Seven Hydrogen Hubs

October 16, 2023

Via: Alliance for American Manufacturing

President Biden announced on Friday the selection of seven regional clean energy hydrogen hubs that will collectively receive $7 billion from Infrastructure Reduction Act (IRA) funds. In his speech at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia, the president underscored the […]


News

Chairman Ford Calls on Autoworkers to End Strike

October 16, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford on Oct. 16 called on autoworkers to come together to end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in the future. In a rare speech coming […]


Process, Quality Control

Machine Learning in Manufacturing: Quality 4.0 and the Zero Defects Vision

October 10, 2023

Via: Quality Magazine

Over four decades ago, the concept of zero-defects manufacturing was initially introduced by Phillip Crosby. Because of the technological limitations of the time, the zero-defects concept remained mainly a managerial tool that acknowledged the importance of quality and motivated employees […]