Change-up Pitch: From Metal to Plastic October 2, 2014 Even though it’s been around since the 1950s, when engineering-grade resins were first introduced, many manufacturers still are not familiar with the many benefits that metal-to-plastic conversion provides.
Metrology Gets Connected September 1, 2015 “Metrology and its relationship to manufacturing is rapidly evolving,” Ken Woodbine, president, Wilcox Associates, a brand of Hexagon Metrology (North Kingstown, RI), recently observed. “We are seeing larger quantities and faster speeds of measurement data collection. The next challenge is what to do with all that data.”
Creating New Value at Toyota February 25, 2016 I traveled to Toyota headquarters in Japan with Jeff Liker for a research project. We wanted to learn more about the engineering and collaboration that created the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the strategy and innovation behind hydrogen vehicles, and how they had adapted and improved their development system to meet the increasing demands of the ultra-competitive global auto industry.
Lean at NUMMI September 1, 2005 To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Tooling Up for Success in North America October 20, 2023 As one of the top producers of machine tools in the world, Taiwan has a long history of developing and supplying high-quality equipment to global manufacturers.
EAM Invests $650M in NC Facility to Boost U.S. EV Battery Industry October 30, 2023 Epsilon Advanced Materials is set to transform the U.S. EV battery industry with a $650 million investment in a cutting-edge North Carolina manufacturing facility.
Global Aircraft Interiors Market Anticipates Robust Growth October 13, 2023 The Aircraft Interiors Market is soaring with an expected CAGR exceeding 11.5%, driven by innovations enhancing passenger experiences and sustainability.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Surge in August 2023, Signaling Industry Resilience October 9, 2023 August 2023 Sees a Surge in Manufacturing Technology Orders
TRUMPF Sales Up 27% in 100th Year October 26, 2023 German industrial machine manufacturer Trumpf posted €5.4 billion in sales as the company turns 100.
BioFabUSA - Fueling the U.S. Biomanufacturing Economy June 21, 2023 Saving lives and transforming healthcare, BioFabUSA accelerates the development of regenerative treatments and creates a manufacturing ecosystem to produce curative therapies
