Category: Process

April 24, 2024

The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the nation’s freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks and accelerating the adoption of emission-free big rigs. The multipronged initiative takes aim at a […]

April 22, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, precision and efficiency are not just desirable; they’re imperative. The advent of smart manufacturing has ushered in a new era where technological advancements like machine vision are playing a pivotal role in ensuring […]

April 16, 2024

Hanwha Aerospace rolled out its 10,000th military engine on April 15, achieving a major milestone for its indigenous development and manufacturing of aero engines. A ceremony was held at the Changwon Plant I to commemorate the rollout of the 10,000th […]

April 10, 2024

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich) and eight other House Democrats sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Tuesday urging action to mitigate the imminent danger posed by the expansion of Chinese automotive exports […]

April 10, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of advanced manufacturing, ensuring quality control has always been paramount. The integrity of products directly impacts customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and ultimately, the bottom line. Traditionally, quality control measures have relied on human inspection, which although […]

April 8, 2024

Companies in the US metal fabrication sector have increased their R&D investment by 26.4% compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual data. This growth is 2.5 times higher than the average across US sectors. As the industry […]

April 3, 2024

The company has applied the new financial model for its foundry business to previous years’ results and says that last year the foundry operation had revenues of $18.9 billion for a loss of $7 billion down from 2022 revenues of […]

April 1, 2024

Quality organizations will be the front line in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in electronics manufacturing organizations. Quality leaders and engineers own challenges that impact the business’s throughput and product margins – and those challenges are often well-defined and great use […]

March 27, 2024

In the wake of a chaotic few years in the global supply chain, including factors such as geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and climate change-induced disruptions, manufacturers have recognized supply chain resiliency as vital to their success. What many may not […]

March 19, 2024

In December U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and a dozen other colleagues sent a letter to the Biden administration’s national security advisor alleging Mexico, in breach of a trade deal it reached with the United States in […]

March 18, 2024

Artificial intelligence has certainly taken root in the manufacturing sector as organizations are realizing AI and humans must coexist to function effectively and productively. As AI continues increasing in prominence across the board – with projected growth of 37% until […]

March 14, 2024

Following a slump in profits in 2023, German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd expects earnings to decline again in 2024. “We have made a satisfactory start to the current financial year, but the economic and political environment remains volatile and challenging […]

March 13, 2024

China’s Xiaomi to start first EV deliveries this month, reports Reuters, on the smartphone manufacturer’s pivot to electric vehicle production. Tesla’s Chinese rival is launching more cheap EVs, reports Quartz, on the new BYD product that retails in China for […]

March 11, 2024

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of a new type of high-productivity structured light scanner. Built on a completely reengineered platform, the SmartScan VR800 is the first optical 3D scanner on the market with a motorised zoom lens […]

March 7, 2024

Manufacturers that fail to get their data in order risk being left behind their rivals, a new report from Hexagon reveals. The global survey of more than 500 manufacturing leaders, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Hexagon, found that […]

March 6, 2024

Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion in new segments not previously served by robotic automation. “The coming year will see a growing focus on the critical role […]

March 5, 2024

Global motion technology company Schaeffler will expand its operations in the U.S. with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Schaeffler will invest more than $230 million to build the […]

March 4, 2024

The use of data analytics in manufacturing is growing. Automakers must keep up with this shift if they hope to remain competitive, but not all data initiatives are equal. As auto manufacturers become more data-centric, they should prioritize cloud adoption […]

February 29, 2024

Fourth-quarter financial results from within the trucking industry showed carriers continue to navigate a sluggish market with little signs of a turnaround, according to analysts. “On the truckload side, we’re still searching for a way out,” TD Cowen analyst Jason […]

February 23, 2024

The anticipated safety and economic benefits of autonomous trucking — and the potentially lucrative business prospects associated with this emerging field — have ­attracted an influx of innovators and entrepreneurs determined to bring highly automated driving technology to the commercial […]