Promoting STEM Careers for Women July 24, 2020 In the United States, females earn 61.3 percent of the four-year college degrees and make up over 50.3 percent of the population, but still lag in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers.
Connecting the Dots in Manufacturing July 28, 2020 Before Industry 4.0, it didn’t matter that the CAM software didn’t talk to the ERP system, or that the CNC machine tools were mute. Islands of information were acceptable back then.
Advanced Robotics for Industrial Manufacturing August 6, 2020 Manufacturing is moving towards high-mix production different products in very small lots. Advanced robotics may be needed to get there.
Oklahoma State University Students Tackle PPE Shortage August 15, 2020 As the saying goes, our youth are our future. And judging by the efforts of students from Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology’s (CEAT) ENDEAVOR lab, our
Alliance tackles manufacturing issues August 15, 2020 The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has been working during the COVID-19 pandemic to help Palmetto State industries navigate issues including worker safety, lack of child care, supply chain
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports innovative manufacturing businesses in Centre-du-Québec September 21, 2020 Government of Canada invests to help businesses adopt new technologies to bolster their resilience and competitiveness, including more than $2M in Plessisville.
Oilsands companies restoring production as demand growth spurs higher prices July 8, 2020 Oilsands companies are restoring thousands of barrels of daily production to take advantage of higher oil prices thanks to relaxed pandemic measures
Wisconsin Shop Has a Rich History of Evolving to Succeed July 30, 2020 Longevity requires adaptation. Anticipating change and evolving to meet it do not guarantee success. But success over a long enough period is strong evidence that a shop had the foresight to hone vital skills.
How the riches of Industry 4.0 are helping small medical device makers go beyond expectations July 14, 2020 Today, it’s tremendously difficult to get products made. To turn an idea into a tangible object requires a list of difficult-to-obtain resources, including expensive machinery and capital, and a lot of time to program and configure machines.
COVID-19 is teaching us just what innovation is possible July 20, 2020 What a difference a month makes. In a survey by the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) in February, only 24 percent of Ohio manufacturers said innovation was a priority.