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COVID-19: Manufacturing News and Resources

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Manufacturing Management
Slow Auto Recovery Is Forecast
December 17, 2020The global auto industry will experience a slow recovery in 2021 from the COVID-19 pandemic, analysts at IHS Markit said today. -
Manufacturing Management
Machine Tool Orders Rise in October
December 14, 2020Machine tool orders rose in October on a monthly basis, helped by industries including automotive and rail, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today. -
Manufacturing Management
Manufacturers May Turn to Digital to Recover From Pandemic
December 9, 2020Manufacturers may look to investing in digital technology as they seek to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, consulting firm Deloitte said this week in a report. -
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
AMUG Reschedules, Relocates Conference
December 9, 2020Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) said today it is rescheduling and relocating its annual in-person AMUG Conference because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Smart Manufacturing
SMX panelists witness focus on innovation caused by pandemic
December 2, 2020Manufacturers are increasingly analyzing their supply chains to mitigate cybersecurity and environmental risks with the goal of building more secure, resilient, agile organizations, keynote panelists at the Best of SMX virtual event said in October.
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COVID-19 Resources
Help Fund Online Manufacturing Education
“Stay at home” mandates have upended the educational experience for high school students across the country. Learn how the SME Education Foundation is taking action to ensure that thousands of career and technical education students at high schools across the country have access to online manufacturing education.