IndustryWeek U.S. manufacturers and machine shops ordered $647.63 million worth of new machining and cutting equipment, a rise of 77.3% over the $365.18 million recorded for August, and 61.4% over the total of $401.18 million reported for September 2013.

IndustryWeek In an effort to drive implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies across its manufacturing footprint, GE announced that is building a new facility just outside of Pittsburgh. GE will invest $32 million over three years which will result in the creation of 50 high-tech engineering jobs initially, in disciplines ranging from mechanical and electrical to systems and software engineering.

Shopfloor Manufacturers produced $2.085 trillion in value-added in the second quarter, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. That figure is continued evidence that the manufacturing sector has a significant impact on economic activity, accounting for 12 percent of GDP.

Manufacturing.net U.S. manufacturing output grew modestly in October, as autoworkers churned out fewer cars and trucks. The Federal Reserve says output at manufacturing plants rose 0.2 per cent in October. Gains came from the rising demand for machinery, plastics, clothing and furniture.

Miami Herald Columbus is at the forefront of a program aimed at putting Indiana ahead of the curve in manufacturing growth. Educators, company executives and students describe the Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology program through Ivy Tech Community College as a win-win proposition.

The 2015 Fall Technical Meeting is October 18-20, 2015 immediately before Gear Expo 2015 in Detroit, MI. Each year the Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) provides an outstanding opportunity to share ideas with others in the gear industry on design, analysis, manufacturing and application of gears, gear drives and related products, as well as associated processes and procedures. Authors have the opportunity to present the results of their work to an audience of knowledgeable professionals from the United States and around the world, and to participate in discussions with that audience. Deadline for submission is January 15, 2015. Complete details are available at the AGMA website.

Action Forex Canada's manufacturing sales rebounded in September, recording the eighth gain in nine months, and following the negatively revised 3.5% drop in the preceding month.

Manufacturing Global Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing country in the manufacturing sector with a predicted average year-on-year growth of 7.5 percent until 2018. Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector is poised for significant growth in the sector, particularly in the field of technology, not only on a regional level, but on a global scale, says Martin Kuban, lead research analyst at International Data Corporation (IDC) Manufacturing Insights, Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMA) region.

Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel A dozen new graduates of an entry level manufacturing skills class each received the gift of a job offer Friday from Milwaukee Gear Co., Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. The grads, ages 19 to 56, completed 10 weeks of training in basic skills and computerized numerical control that had been customized for the company through the Mayor's Manufacturing Partnership.

Business Insider Manufacturing activity in New York rebounded in November, but still came in below expectations in the New York Fed's latest Empire State manufacturing survey. The headline index for November came in at 10.2.

Shopfloor Manufacturing production rose 0.2 percent in October. At the same time, output in the sector was revised down from an original estimate of 0.5 percent in September to 0.2 percent. As such, manufacturing production has been weaker over the past three months than desired. Capacity utilization among manufacturers has also edged lower over this time frame, down 77.8 percent in July to 77.2 percent in October.

IndustryWeek As 2015 approaches it's time to look ahead at emerging trends that will impact 21st century manufacturing around the globe. Here are five manufacturing trends that will impact the industry in 2015.

The Tampa Tribune Officials from Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando, counties kicked off the Tampa Bay Advanced Manufacturing Skills Initiative, Florida’s first apprenticeship program based on the German model for workforce training. The program will have five Industry Certified Training Centers, three in Pinellas and one each in Pasco and Hernando.

Shopfloor The global economy has seen its share of challenges this year. These include deflationary worries in Europe, decelerating growth in China and declining activity in South America, among others. Along those lines, the Bank of Japan announced on October 31 that it would increase the amount of its monthly asset purchases, stepping up its quantitative easing program in an effort to spur faster growth. As we noted in last month’s report, the United States fares pretty well in comparison.

Global Manufacturing Honda Motor Co. has announced plans to invest approximately $800-million at its manufacturing plants in Ontario, Canada to improve their efficiency and position them for production of future models. The automotive giant announced the investment, which includes financial aid from the Ontario government, last week.

Global Manufacturing If your business is in need of some budgeting inspiration, it needs to look no further than manufacturers in the United States. With well-built budgeting in mind, here are a handful of manufacturing companies that really know how to budget.

Time Warner Cable News A major economic boost is coming to southeastern North Carolina in the form of 1,342 jobs and a $50 million investment. Gov. Pat McCrory announced Thursday that Vertex Rail Technologies would be locating its rail car production facilities in Wilmington, bringing the job opportunities and the funds.

Eureka The gas turbine has been the staple combustion engine for large aircraft since the 1950s. That's unlikely to change any time soon, however, advances in materials have enabled step change improvements in reliability with other advances, such as the more precise control of the combustion process, offering further enhancement.

Aerospace Manufacturing and Design Further expanding company founder Soichiro Honda's dream of providing new and exciting ways to enhance mobility, Honda Aero Inc. celebrates the first production launch of its new HF120 turbofan engine completed at its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Burlington, North Carolina.