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The New York Times
Manufacturing is not shrinking in the United States. Quite the contrary, production is growing, and it appears that corporate America — and corporate Europe and corporate China for that matter — intends to put even more factories in this country. Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/02/business/manufacturing-jobs-infrastructure.html to view the full article online. |
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AGMA
Financial markets enter the new year facing increased volatility, but will that slow growth? Economic data has been mostly good, especially jobs numbers. A slowdown does not imply that a recession is on the horizon. Hear the very latest economic data affecting the gearing industry. AGMA's economists from IHS Economics will review current market conditions and present their outlook for the general economy, key sectors, mechanical power transmission and the user markets for your products. Visit https://www.agma.org/education/online/webinars/u.s.-economic-and-gear-industry-outlook-webinar/ to view the full article online. |
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NPR
Robots have revolutionized auto manufacturing, making plants safer and products more reliable — and reducing the number of people involved in the process. But walk inside a modern auto plant, and you’ll quickly realize that robots have hardly replaced the human touch . Visit https://www.npr.org/2019/04/30/717233058/even-in-the-robot-age-manufacturers-need-the-human-touch to view the full article online. |
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Bloomberg
A gauge of U.S. factories fell in April to the weakest level since late 2016, signaling that manufacturing headwinds extended into the second quarter as companies continue to confront uncertainty about trade. Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-01/u-s-factory-gauge-falls-to-two-year-low-as-orders-output-cool to view the full article online. |
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Engineering.com
Mitsubishi is planning on entering the regional jet market — at the same time that Airbus and Boeing are expanding their footprint in it. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is a passenger plane with a range of about 2,000 miles, suited for domestic travel in Japan and Europe. Visit https://www.engineering.com/AdvancedManufacturing/ArticleID/18925/First-Japanese-Passenger-Jet-in-50-Years-Could-Take-On-Boeing-and-Airbus.aspx to view the full article online. |
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IndustryWeek
Ford’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center is already steering several initiatives to deploy more 3D printing, cobots, and AR and VR applications across the automaker’s factories. Visit https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/ford-accelerates-production-combining-emerging-tech to view the full article online. |
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Forbes
Enterprises are attaining double-digit improvements in forecast error rates, demand planning productivity, cost reductions and on-time shipments using machine learning today, revolutionizing supply chain management in the process. Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2019/04/28/how-to-improve-supply-chains-with-machine-learning-10-proven-ways/#6e229e1a3f3c to view the full article online. |
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CNet.com
It’s no secret that 3D printing has begun to change the way we think about manufacturing things in small volumes, but it’s relatively expensive and requires lots of human interaction to make sure it goes well. However, if Daimler, Premium Aerotec and EOS have their way, that could all change. Visit https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/daimler-3d-printing-metal-parts/ to view the full article online. |
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Associated Press
The ExOne Company, a global provider of three-dimensional (3D) printing machines, 3D printed and other products, materials and services to industrial customers, announced a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) open science laboratory, to make further advancements in 3D binder jetting additive manufacturing. Visit https://www.apnews.com/Business%20Wire/70bd8aa9b50547f68e175c38a5315f66 to view the full article online. |
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NPR
Robots have revolutionized auto manufacturing, making plants safer and products more reliable — and reducing the number of people involved in the process. But walk inside a modern auto plant, and you’ll quickly realize that robots have hardly replaced the human touch — at least, not in some areas. Visit https://www.npr.org/2019/04/30/717233058/even-in-the-robot-age-manufacturers-need-the-human-touch to view the full article online. |
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Investor’s Business Daily
The ISM manufacturing index fell in April to the weakest level since late 2016, signaling that manufacturing headwinds extended into the second quarter as companies continue to confront uncertainty about trade. The Institute for Supply Management index slumped to 52.8 from 55.3 the prior month, missing all estimates in Bloomberg's survey. Visit https://www.investors.com/news/economy/ism-manufacturing-index-april/ to view the full article online. |
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AGMA
Explore gear failure analysis in this hands-on seminar where students not only see slides of failed gears but can hold and examine those same field samples close up. Experience the use of microscope and take your own contact pattern from field samples. Visit https://www.agma.org/education/advanced-courses/2019-gear-failure-analysis/ to view the full article online. |
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Smart Industry
From mining to energy to manufacturing, connected, smart networks have been deemed the pinnacle of industrial innovation. It’s for good reason –– more connected devices mean greater potential for improvements in safety and efficiency. But this excitement around the next industrial revolution must be met with a level of caution that we’re neglecting today. Visit https://www.smartindustry.com/blog/smart-industry-connect/the-connected-industrial-future-why-we-arent-there-yet/ to view the full article online. |
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Today’s Motor Vehicles
With automakers investing heavily in electric drive systems, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is spiking from manufacturers hoping to understand how a shift away from gasoline-engine propulsion could impact the motor vehicles industry. Visit https://www.todaysmotorvehicles.com/article/todays-electric-vehicles-newsletter-launch-announce-050519/ to view the full article online. |
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AGMA
The AGMA Emerging Technology Committees invite you to join us on the RAPID show floor on May 23 for an expert-led tour of 14 metal manufacturing booths on the show floor. Special thanks to SME for assisting with this and providing members with free floor passes and a discount on education at the event. Visit https://www.agma.org/emerging-technology/3D-printing/ to view the full article online. |
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Machine Design
AUVSI’s annual Xponential show was held this year in Chicago. As usual, there were plenty of drones and drone technology to be found, including Textron’s Bell Nexus VTOL. This batch of products from the show highlight the launch and landing systems on display. Visit https://www.machinedesign.com/motion-control/ups-and-downs-drones to view the full article online. |
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BizTimes
Racine, Wisc.-based Twin Disc Inc. has named James Feiertag as its president and chief operating officer, bringing him back to the company after he spent more than four years as chief executive officer at Sheboygan Falls-based Bemis Manufacturing Co. Visit https://www.biztimes.com/2019/industries/manufacturing-logistics/bemis-manufacturing-ceo-returning-to-twin-disc/ to view the full article online. |
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Automation World
The first line of cybersecurity defense within any organization is its employees. To communicate a direct and consistent message about how employees are involved in the protection of the organization, clear and concise cybersecurity-related policies and standards must be created and followed. Visit https://www.automationworld.com/practical-approach-creating-internal-cybersecurity-practices to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing.net
The concept of the digital twin is still evolving, but it is powerful and self-evident enough that most manufacturers believe that they need it. As digital replicas of physical (or cyber-physical) products, digital twins should act as crystal balls allowing engineering teams to understand how their products will behave and respond to real-world use and abuse, long before that information is needed. Visit https://www.manufacturing.net/article/2019/05/start-now-profiting-digital-twin-can-take-time to view the full article online. |
