Category: Production

November 16, 2022

U.S. factory output rose in October by less than expected after downward revisions to prior months, suggesting manufacturing is losing some steam as domestic and global demand moderates. The 0.1% increase in factory production last month followed a downwardly revised […]

November 4, 2022

The year before my trip, in 1997, TSMC was rated No.190 in the FT 500 list of the world’s largest companies – higher than Volkswagen, Toshiba, Guinness and GEC – with a stock market worth of $20 billion. That success […]

October 21, 2022

Qualified to AEC-Q200 Grade 3 (-40 to +85°C) and called the RFC0807BV series, they are 8.8mm in diameter, 7.5mm tall and have radial lead length options between 3.6 and 25mm. The inductors are “ideal for high-voltage and high-current battery management […]

October 12, 2022

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are gases that come from particular solids or liquids. The VOCs can cause short- and long-term health issues when inhaled. Given the industrial nature of their operations, modern manufacturing plants, and the activities performed there, […]

October 10, 2022

Product failures, scrap, and recalls can have a devastating impact on a manufacturer’s reputation and bottom line. For this reason, tracking and solving manufacturing quality problems and continuous improvement are crucial in every industry. The cost of low quality is […]

October 10, 2022

Data Bridge Market Research has recently published a Report, titled, “Global Electric Vehicle Connectors Market” The report offers an extensive analysis of key growth strategies, drivers, opportunities, key segments, Porter’s Five Forces analysis, and competitive landscape. The study breaks the […]

September 30, 2022

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, today announced it is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Hanoi to include a new 16,000 square meter facility. The company expects the expansion will support over 200 new jobs in advanced […]

September 29, 2022

“It is well suited for constant-current control stepper motor applications including those found in office automation, commercial and industrial equipment. It is also suited for surveillance cameras and projectors,” said Toshiba. Named TB67S549FTG, its internal constant-current control does not require […]

September 28, 2022

Helmel Imaging, developers of a quality intelligence platform for the inspection of high gloss curved parts in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors, recently announced the appointment of Gary Johnson to its Board of Directors. Mr. Johnson brings decades of […]

September 15, 2022

U.S. factory production rose slightly in August as resilient business investment more than offset a pullback in the output of consumer goods, consistent with steady manufacturing activity. The 0.1% increase in manufacturing output last month followed an auto-fueled 0.6% July […]

September 9, 2022

Optomec Inc., a leader in 3D metal additive manufacturing (AM) solutions and Acme Manufacturing, the global leader of robotic material removal systems, will showcase an industry first, fully automated work cell initially optimized for repairing aviation compressor blades made of […]

August 23, 2022

As material costs increase and supply chain challenges continue to delay production, manufacturers’ optimism has declined, according to a new industry report. The latest Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution found that 58% of manufacturers rated their optimism about business […]

August 22, 2022

Companies could start mining the ocean floor for metals used to make electric-vehicle batteries within the next year, a development that could occur despite broad concerns about the environmental impact of deep-sea mining. The International Seabed Authority, a United Nations […]

August 18, 2022

Most people know that metals are made from ore, but how do we make gold from gravel? That’s the process we must understand to be able to make the metal industry climate friendly. Here are some alternatives for CO2-free metal […]

August 15, 2022

Tesla’s car production has fared well after it hit over three million EV units. CEO Elon Musk congratulated the Shanghai Gigafactory for making its one-millionth unit despite several issues in the country, including COVID-19 lockdowns. Although it has proven that […]

August 12, 2022

Toshiba has released a ±2.5A output IGBT gate driving photo-coupler with and isolated fault feedback, that can also drive mosfet gates. Called TLP5212, it “features a new totem pole output with two n-channel mosfets,” according to the company. “In addition, […]

August 11, 2022

Micron intends to invest $40 billion in manufacturing expansion in the US over the next eight years, thanks to its anticipated access to Chips Act money. Under the Chips Act the US government will pay 25% of the cost of […]

July 26, 2022

General Motors Co. reported weaker second-quarter profit than analysts’ estimates as semiconductor shortages kept production volumes in check. The automaker also warned it is bracing for tougher times ahead. Noting “concerns about economic conditions,” CEO Mary Barra said in a […]

July 15, 2022

Production at U.S. factories declined in June for a second month, restrained by higher inventories and a softer economic outlook. The 0.5% decrease in manufacturing output matched the downwardly revised drop in May, Federal Reserve data showed July 15. Total […]

July 7, 2022

The global culture of mass production and consumption has resulted in a monumental increase in the amount of waste being generated today, indicating an unmet need for better recycling systems. Traditionally, waste is collected locally and processed at large-scale recycling […]