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
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.
An Essential Element of Electrification August 26, 2021 An official of the Aluminum Association makes the case why aluminum will be important for the electrification of vehicles.
Cobots: Start Simple, Then Add Complexity August 17, 2021 Cobots are an ideal, entry-level robotic device for smaller shops to begin using automation.
Industry Adapts to Global Warming October 5, 2021 Manufacturing, including the auto industry, is confronting the implications of global warming.
Unlocking Automotive’s Use of Robotics September 22, 2021 Robots simply are not used as widely as they could be, due to persistent barriers.
Weaving the EV's Future With the Digital Thread September 13, 2021 EV manufacturers must overcome a unique set of challenges to meet future customer expectations. Among them is the challenge to create innovative designs that meet safety requirements, performance criteria and keep costs down in the face of growing competition and a widening skills gap.
Advancing Industry 4.0 in a Pandemic September 9, 2021 The president of Eaton's Vehicle Group describes how the company accelerated its use of Industry 4.0 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Safety Council Research Shows Employer Vaccine Requirements Work October 4, 2021 SAFER initiative report highlights lessons learned from employer COVID-19 response to date and provides guidance on future pandemic-related workplace safety; Majority of U.S. Workforce in Favor