Tag: manufacturing

December 18, 2023

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by various factors such as inflation, supply chain disruption, sustainability pressure, and global competition. In this article, I will discuss some of the key trends that will shape the future of […]

December 15, 2023

As the summer of 2023 ended, the number of economists predicting a recession dwindled nearly as fast as the amount of sunlight each day. Despite the generally more optimistic outlook, orders for manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology […]

December 14, 2023

Bosch is piloting generative AI and foundation models in manufacturing. In initial projects in two Bosch plants in Germany, generative AI creates synthetic images in order to develop and scale AI solutions for optical inspection and optimize existing AI models. […]

December 7, 2023

Norway-based Elopak will build its first U.S. production plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. The plant — which will produce Pure-Pak® cartons (Gable Top packaging) for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products and liquid eggs — will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology […]

December 1, 2023

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 […]

December 1, 2023

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 […]

November 27, 2023

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 […]

November 17, 2023

“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 […]

November 17, 2023

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 […]

November 15, 2023

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 […]

November 10, 2023

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 […]

November 9, 2023

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 […]

November 6, 2023

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 […]

November 3, 2023

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 […]

October 31, 2023

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 […]

October 30, 2023

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 […]

October 27, 2023

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 […]

October 26, 2023

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 […]

October 25, 2023

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 […]

October 20, 2023

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, […]