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Operations
Be Prepared to Brief Your Prototype Aluminum Casting Supplier
A prototype print can be complete with all the detailed specifications for the part yet fail to communicate a very critical piece of information.
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Is a 40-year Battery Life a Reality?
Lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCL₂) batteries can power remote wireless devices for up to 40 years.
November 30, 2022
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6 Challenges Facing Manufacturers When They Go Direct to Consumer
If a DTC channel is not properly managed, the cons could easily outweigh the pros.
May 24, 2022
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Bridging the Skills Chasm by Highlighting Stories of Alternate Career Paths
The most effective way to bridge the skills chasm could be to educate teachers, mentors, parents and students on how far the industry has come.
February 17, 2022
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What the New OSHA-Mandated Vaccine Requirements Really Mean for Large Employers
Fred Mendelsohn explains the details of the mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees and what must be done to ensure compliance.
November 11, 2021
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Automation
Automation Sees a Path as Labor Shortages Persist
Robot sales have increased considerably.
August 23, 2021
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Preventing Costly Breakdowns: Tips to Increase Efficiency and Extend V-Belt Life
November 10, 2022
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Silver Linings to Outlast Pandemic
May 10, 2021
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A New Administration, and a New Era for Manufacturing
February 3, 2021
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The Sound of Silence
October 4, 2020
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March 31, 2023
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How to Secure the Future of US Manufacturing
U.S. manufacturing is still facing a crisis and women are the solution for it.
September 22, 2020
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The Hidden Debt We Will Pay for this Pandemic
We don't yet know the consequences, but the debt will be paid.
August 13, 2020
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An Opportunity in Every Challenge
COVID-19 has brought a brutal hit to the business world, but there are takeaways for manufacturers.
June 23, 2020
Pictured: The result of just-in-time manufacturing and a global pandemic.
Blogs
The Just-in-Time Tribe
The COVID-19 mess has exposed some serious flaws in the system.
June 5, 2020
Workers and volunteers at Bazz Houston International assemble face shields.
Blogs
We’re All In This Together
Three unique stories detailing how U.S. manufacturers have brought customers, suppliers and employees together in supporting front-line workers during the pandemic.
May 22, 2020
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2020 May Be a Bumpy Ride for Executives
This is after CEO turnover hit a record high in 2019.
April 14, 2020
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Automation
American Companies Lagging in 4th Industrial Revolution
Only three of the 44 standout companies are U.S. businesses, meaning Europe and Asia are embracing 4IR tech much faster.
February 18, 2020
VELO3D's SupportFree capabilities enable engineers to print a wider range of designs and parts.
Product Development
Keep the Old Birds Flying
How additive manufacturing is poised to turn the aerospace MRO industry on its head.
February 18, 2020
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How to Tackle Your MRO Inventory Issues
Make inventory management a priority for 2020: Your bottom line will thank you.
February 18, 2020
Trade Show
Blogs
Are Trade Shows Still Worth It for Manufacturers?
We’ve seen some serious marketing crimes committed at trade shows.
December 4, 2019
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Product Development
Robotics Researchers Must Prevent Autonomous Weapons
Our appetite for intelligent, autonomous machines poses a host of ethical challenges.
December 4, 2019
Mfg Day Edit
Blogs
Rust Belt Leads Strong Turnout for MFG DAY 2019
Today, Oct. 4 is the eighth-annual MFD DAY, celebrating and promoting modern manufacturing to future generations. See the strong numbers behind this year's event count in North America.
October 4, 2019
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Software
Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack
A look at the nightmares that hackers could inflict on automakers and consumers.
July 18, 2019
The Trump administration says its trade policy saved the U.S. steel industry.
Blogs
Is Trump’s Trade War Saving American Jobs?
Or is it killing them?
May 16, 2019