Automakers during this decade face a big challenge. They are having to invest in electric vehicles. But EVs, at least for now, won’t generate the profits of conventional vehicles, according to an annual report by consulting firm AlixPartners.
Steve Plumb, senior editor of SME Media, outlines changes for Manufacturing Engineering magazine in 2023.
Explore the path to restoring a robust manufacturing sector in the U.S. while addressing challenges posed by the pandemic.
In this exclusive Q&A interview, Paul Baldassari, the president of manufacturing and services at Flex, sheds light on the evolving dynamics of the industry and its promising future.
The manufacturing economy is starting to feel some pain.
Some comprehensive software platforms now offer a quoting module that can help with this daunting task.
Claudia Jarrett, U.S. country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, delves into the pros and cons of both gigafactories and microfactories.
CAD/CAM helps auto racers employ CNC machining to maximum advantage.
An engine manufacturer discovers there is a way to reduce 50 billion data points to 2 billion—a reasonable number from which the foundation for machine learning can be built.
A widening skills gap threatens U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and consequently our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills is imperative to meet U.S. manufacturers’ needs for capacity, productivity and innovation.