Industry Trends
Siemens cracks open its new S.C. facility
Simogear plant puts company 'Closer to our machine builder customer' » more
GM to create a flexible manufacturing cell at Lansing plant
Automaker’s $44.5 million investment is third at facility in the last three years » more
PV inverter supplier base fragments in 2012 – Minimal impact from recent M&A activity in 2013
The market share of the 10 largest PV inverter suppliers fell from 62% in 2011 to 56% in 2012. » more
Budgets for Physical Security Equipment Are Increasing for End Users
A survey, completed primarily at the end user management level, solidifies trends seen in many IHS studies over the last 12 months. » more
PV storage market set to explode to $19 billion in 2017; Germany leads again
The worldwide market for PV storage is forecast to grow rapidly to reach $19 billion in 2017. » more
JA Solar, Flextronics enjoy booming solar module growth, defying tough market conditions in 2012
JA Solar nearly doubled its PV module production in 2012, with its module production rising to 950 MW in 2012. » more
Market for GaN, SiC power semiconductors set to rise by factor of 18 from 2012 to 2022
Worldwide revenue from sales of SiC and GaN power semiconductors is projected to rise to $2.8 billion in 2013. » more
Manufacturing confidence poised for a rebound
Randstad study finds reinvestment in sector could deliver a stronger resurgence » more
Managing supply chain risk a challenge, study finds
KPMG report shows few manufacturers have visibility in their supply chains » more
Step-by-step on energy management software
When it comes to industrial energy and its relationship to the operational excellence model, energy directors and line of business leaders are constantly challenged with the management of energy... » more
Concentrating solar power emerging
Developments for the SunShot Initiative are underway to reduce the cost of energy systems and make the technology more robust for future users. » more
Natural gas plants with solar boost
A new system under development converts natural gas and sunlight into a fuel called syngas, which power plants can burn to make electricity » more
EMEA revenue growth for hazardous area equipment to halve in 2013
Revenue in 2013 for hazardous area equipment is forecast to reach €2.67 billion, growing at 5.2%, just half the rate of 2012. » more
Shale gas boom fuels rebound in growth for North American Smart Grid equipment market
After three years of decline, the combined North American market for distribution automation hardware and smart electricity meters will resume its expansion in 2015. » more
Siemens cracks open its new S.C. facilitySimogear plant puts company 'Closer to our machine builder customer' » more
GM to create a flexible manufacturing cell at Lansing plantAutomaker’s $44.5 million investment is third at facility in the last three years » more
GE Aviation expands in Delaware to build engine components
$27 million ‘Lean Lab’ will prove out manufacturing techniques » more
$27 million ‘Lean Lab’ will prove out manufacturing techniques » more
PV inverter supplier base fragments in 2012 – Minimal impact from recent M&A activity in 2013The market share of the 10 largest PV inverter suppliers fell from 62% in 2011 to 56% in 2012. » more
Budgets for Physical Security Equipment Are Increasing for End UsersA survey, completed primarily at the end user management level, solidifies trends seen in many IHS studies over the last 12 months. » more
PV storage market set to explode to $19 billion in 2017; Germany leads againThe worldwide market for PV storage is forecast to grow rapidly to reach $19 billion in 2017. » more
JA Solar, Flextronics enjoy booming solar module growth, defying tough market conditions in 2012JA Solar nearly doubled its PV module production in 2012, with its module production rising to 950 MW in 2012. » more
Market for GaN, SiC power semiconductors set to rise by factor of 18 from 2012 to 2022Worldwide revenue from sales of SiC and GaN power semiconductors is projected to rise to $2.8 billion in 2013. » more
Manufacturing confidence poised for a reboundRandstad study finds reinvestment in sector could deliver a stronger resurgence » more
Managing supply chain risk a challenge, study findsKPMG report shows few manufacturers have visibility in their supply chains » more
ABB's Hogan to resign as CEO
Joe Hogan, has decided to resign from ABB after five years as the company's CEO » more
Joe Hogan, has decided to resign from ABB after five years as the company's CEO » more
U.S. manufacturers can benefit from global machine tool market growth
EMO officials tout American importance at September trade event in Germany » more
EMO officials tout American importance at September trade event in Germany » more
Cloud computing forecast is bright and sunny
Infor product manager looks at how the cloud will benefit manufacturers » more
Infor product manager looks at how the cloud will benefit manufacturers » more
Veterans to get boost from jobs initiative
Initiative looks to translate military skills to manufacturing, private sector jobs » more
Initiative looks to translate military skills to manufacturing, private sector jobs » more
FABTECH to expand to India in 2014
Goal is to "take U.S. technology exhibitors right to the Indian market." » more
Goal is to "take U.S. technology exhibitors right to the Indian market." » more
PMI Index: Steady, but slower manufacturing growth
Index declines for third straight month, but stays above growth threshold » more
Index declines for third straight month, but stays above growth threshold » more
Beyond reshoring: Why restarting plants and hiring workers are just as crucial
An emphasis on addressing both the skills gap and opening plants that are either closed or underutilized is essential if manufacturing wants to continue growing and attracting new workers » more
An emphasis on addressing both the skills gap and opening plants that are either closed or underutilized is essential if manufacturing wants to continue growing and attracting new workers » more
Step-by-step on energy management softwareWhen it comes to industrial energy and its relationship to the operational excellence model, energy directors and line of business leaders are constantly challenged with the management of energy... » more
Manufacturing drove GDP growth in 2012
Commerce Department report finds durable goods jumped 9.1% last year » more
Commerce Department report finds durable goods jumped 9.1% last year » more
Concentrating solar power emergingDevelopments for the SunShot Initiative are underway to reduce the cost of energy systems and make the technology more robust for future users. » more
Natural gas plants with solar boostA new system under development converts natural gas and sunlight into a fuel called syngas, which power plants can burn to make electricity » more
EMEA revenue growth for hazardous area equipment to halve in 2013Revenue in 2013 for hazardous area equipment is forecast to reach €2.67 billion, growing at 5.2%, just half the rate of 2012. » more
Manufacturing CFOs optimistic about growth in 2013
Prime Advantage survey cites taxes, health insurance, skilled labor as major concerns » more
Prime Advantage survey cites taxes, health insurance, skilled labor as major concerns » more
Shale gas boom fuels rebound in growth for North American Smart Grid equipment marketAfter three years of decline, the combined North American market for distribution automation hardware and smart electricity meters will resume its expansion in 2015. » more