U.S.: The Once and Future Manufacturing Leader May 21, 2021 The U.S. has not been competitive, so companies sourced offshore to meet consumer and industrial demand for low-priced goods. Fortunately, however, a positive localization trend since 2010 indicates an increasing rate of reshoring by U.S. companies and foreign direct investment by foreign companies.
ABB’s IRB 1300 robot enhanced for harsh and cleanroom applications April 29, 2021 IRB 1300 features IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions, enabling new applications in harsh and contamination-free production environments.
Siemens acquires TimeSeries April 28, 2021 Siemens acquisition of TimeSeries to expand Xcelerator portfolio through development of industry-specific apps built on Mendix platform, help customers speed digital transformation through increased adoption of low-code
DoD Cybersecurity Mandate Targets Suppliers April 30, 2021 A Department of Defense cybersecurity mandate will affect suppliers. The founder of ProShop ERP explains how.
Integrated CAM Packs a Punch for CNC Machining March 26, 2021 Some of the biggest technology trends are in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Know Your Metals: Aluminum March 31, 2021 Aluminum and its alloys are highly popular in the machining industry for many reasons. Did you know it is the most abundant metal on Earth?
Durable Goods Orders Fall, Dragged Down by Transportation May 27, 2021 Durable goods orders declined in April, dragged down by orders for transportation equipment, the U.S. Commerce Department said today in a monthly report.
Sustaining Dixie County’s Economy and Workforce May 24, 2021 Dixie County lost one of its largest employers in the 2007-2008 recession, a Georgia Pacific (GP) Lumber facility. For more than 10 years the mill remained closed, but with help from the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP), a new buyer has reopened the mill, made millions in new investments and has a projected annual payroll of $5.5 million in a very rural county.
Mitsubishi Electric Shows Advanced Tech in Demonstration Vehicle May 6, 2021 Mitsubishi Electric Corp. announced Project Emerald Dove, a premium in-vehicle cabin experience using the latest and most powerful computing platform.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Rise on Monthly Basis in February May 5, 2021 February 2021 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $149.5 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 3.3 percent from January's $144.8 million and down 17.1 percent when compared with the $180.3 million reported for February 2020.