Durable Goods Orders Rebound on Transportation Equipment June 25, 2020 Durable goods orders increased in May, paced by a massive surge in orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department said in a report today.
Time Crunch: One Becomes Two When it comes to shifting production to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges can exist even if the product isn’t a sharp deviation from products you normally manufacture. That’s what Kentwood, Mich.-based Autocam Medical discovered.
LIFT Receives $1M to Retrain Manufacturing Workers in Response to COVID-19 July 8, 2020 Detroit-based LIFT said it has received $1 milion to retrain civilian manufacturing workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Humans of Manufacturing: Heroes Author: Kip Hanson As COVID-19 spread across the United States, states found themselves in need of producing and sourcing critically needed supplies. In Ohio, that was aided by the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19 - leveraging Ohio’s tremendous manufacturing capabilities for the production of everything from mechanical ventilators to disposable gowns.
Manufacturing Jobs Surge on Motor Vehicles and Parts July 2, 2020 U.S. manufacturing employment surged in June as makers of motor vehicles and parts returned to work from shutdowns related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Machine Tool Orders Decline in May Amid Pandemic July 13, 2020 Machine tool orders fell in May as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reduced demand among manufacturers.
Humans of Manufacturing: Heroes Author: Anastasia Ustinova The COVID-19 pandemic has created a surging need for medical and personal protective equipment. But it’s not just enough to make the needed equipment and supplies, you also have to get it to where it’s needed most. For rural America, resources are limited, medical facilities are few and far between, and the infrastructure to supply them is lacking.
Manufacturing Returns to Economic Expansion in June July 1, 2020 Manufacturing rebounded in June, the best positive change in almost 40 years, helped by improved demand and production, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
NAM Unveils 'Wear a Face Covering' Ad Campaign June 24, 2020 The National Association of Manufacturers has started its "Wear a Face Covering" ad campaign which says face coverings are vital to restarting businesses amid COVID-19.
Deloitte: Manufacturing Likely to Revamp Facilities to Adjust to COVID-19 June 23, 2020 Manufacturing will probably make significant changes at facilities as the sector adjusts to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), consulting firm Deloitte said in a report.