Desktop Metal Agrees to Acquire ExOne August 12, 2021 Desktop Metal Inc. agreed to acquire ExOne Co. in a transaction intended to accelerate 3D printing for mass production.
The Next Industry 4.0 Milestone: Data-Driven Safety July 29, 2021 Industry 4.0 initiatives need to consider safety as well as other functions
Ways to get more people of color into management July 29, 2021 This letter from the editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine provides some samples of what can be done to increase the number of Black and brown managers in manufacturing.
Caterpillar Quarterly Profit Rises on Sales Boost July 30, 2021 Caterpillar Inc. today reported a higher second-quarter profit as sales of its heavy equipment increased.
New Automotive Supplier Emerges August 9, 2021 Hitachi Astemo was created from the merger of Hitachi Automotive Systems with three former Honda affiliates.
Hourly Hiring: Challenge in Manufacturing's New Era August 18, 2021 Why manufacturing hiring managers need to take a page from the "gig" economy to fill hourly job openings.
Human and Not-So-Human Skills Gap Fixes August 13, 2021 With U.S. unemployment spiking in 2020, the skills gap in manufacturing continues to worsen.
Dayco Plant Receives Ford Certification August 13, 2021 Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial market segments is awarded by Ford with “Q1 Certification” for its San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico facility.
Robots Grab New Capabilities August 18, 2021 As cobots work their way into machine shops, users are finding many new jobs for them.
Cobots: Start Simple, Then Add Complexity August 17, 2021 Cobots are an ideal, entry-level robotic device for smaller shops to begin using automation.
