Industry Trends
Wearable technology innovation to drive market growth
A major challenge for suppliers is to establish and expand the number of compelling use-cases for wearable devices. » more
Students get hands-on look at manufacturing at IMTS
NIMS Student Skills Center attracts more than 9,000 young people » more
Microinverters, power optimizers outpace PV inverters in 2011 – 70% growth predicted in 2012
IMS Research’s latest report “The World Market for Microinverters & Power Optimizers – 2012” revealed that shipments of the products grew by more than 180% last year and at the same time revenues... » more
Machinery production slows: Stepper sales boosted by medical, commercial markets
Growth in the medical equipment and commercial markets will help to buoy the stepper systems market as machinery cools. » more
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016
Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems. » more
IMTS gets off to a rousing start
Huge crowds, optimism greet international gathering in Chicago. » more
ISM Report: PMI hovers below break-even again in August
Institute for Supply Management index remains just under 50 mark for third straight month. » more
Taylor: Empower your staff with information, goals
Billy Ray Taylor, the Director of Commercial Manufacturing for Goodyear, spoke with CFE Media about his management style and the challenges and opportunities for plant managers. » more
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016
Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems. » more
Wearable technology innovation to drive market growthA major challenge for suppliers is to establish and expand the number of compelling use-cases for wearable devices. » more
Students get hands-on look at manufacturing at IMTSNIMS Student Skills Center attracts more than 9,000 young people » more
Pulling uranium from seawater
A new material in development may make fueling nuclear reactors with uranium harvested from the ocean more feasible. » more
A new material in development may make fueling nuclear reactors with uranium harvested from the ocean more feasible. » more
Generating electricity from wastewater
Microbial fuel cells can now produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which waste treatment plants not only will power themselves, but will sell excess... » more
Microbial fuel cells can now produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which waste treatment plants not only will power themselves, but will sell excess... » more
DHS, IAEA ink collaboration pact
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security signed a pact to deepen nuclear security collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency. » more
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security signed a pact to deepen nuclear security collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency. » more
West Central Florida facing a Skills Gap crisis
Bradenton Herald reports despite high area unemployment, a skilled worker shortage means manufacturers can't expand operations » more
Bradenton Herald reports despite high area unemployment, a skilled worker shortage means manufacturers can't expand operations » more
A sweet deal – Hershey’s opens expanded Pennsylvania plant
$300 million investment will allowed production of 70 million Kisses a day » more
$300 million investment will allowed production of 70 million Kisses a day » more
Microinverters, power optimizers outpace PV inverters in 2011 – 70% growth predicted in 2012IMS Research’s latest report “The World Market for Microinverters & Power Optimizers – 2012” revealed that shipments of the products grew by more than 180% last year and at the same time revenues... » more
Bentley Systems acquires Ivara to expand asset management impact
Focus of acquisition to improve information mobility across broad base of assets. » more
Focus of acquisition to improve information mobility across broad base of assets. » more
Snack food packaging growth takes on a global flavor
Ahead of 2012 PACK EXPO, PMMI releases global growth report » more
Ahead of 2012 PACK EXPO, PMMI releases global growth report » more
Machinery production slows: Stepper sales boosted by medical, commercial marketsGrowth in the medical equipment and commercial markets will help to buoy the stepper systems market as machinery cools. » more
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems. » more
IMTS 2012: DMG / Mori Seiki announces factory grand opening in U.S.
DMG / Mori Seiki announced during their press conference that their factory in Davis, Ca., will have its grand opening ceremony on November 7. » more
DMG / Mori Seiki announced during their press conference that their factory in Davis, Ca., will have its grand opening ceremony on November 7. » more
IMTS 2012: Making the case for reshoring
Harry Moser, the President of the Reshoring Initiative, claims that manufacturing is on its way back and that rising wages in China could help accelerate this movement. » more
Harry Moser, the President of the Reshoring Initiative, claims that manufacturing is on its way back and that rising wages in China could help accelerate this movement. » more
IMTS gets off to a rousing startHuge crowds, optimism greet international gathering in Chicago. » more
ISM Report: PMI hovers below break-even again in AugustInstitute for Supply Management index remains just under 50 mark for third straight month. » more
Taylor: Empower your staff with information, goals Billy Ray Taylor, the Director of Commercial Manufacturing for Goodyear, spoke with CFE Media about his management style and the challenges and opportunities for plant managers. » more
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems. » more
OSHA, National Safety Council renew worker injury prevention alliance
Falls are the top cause of fatalities on construction sites, according to OSHA. » more
Falls are the top cause of fatalities on construction sites, according to OSHA. » more
On Chicago’s October show calendar: AME, PACK EXPO
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence conference will be held from Oct. 15-19 and the 2012 PACK EXPO will be held from Oct. 28-31 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. » more
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence conference will be held from Oct. 15-19 and the 2012 PACK EXPO will be held from Oct. 28-31 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. » more
Russian Federation to be partner nation at 2013 Hannover Messe
The Russian Federation has been named the upcoming Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2013. » more
The Russian Federation has been named the upcoming Partner Country for Hannover Messe 2013. » more
Advanced Manufacturing Partnership recommends more innovation, education
Training, talent, federal policies seen as keys to growth. » more
Training, talent, federal policies seen as keys to growth. » more
Electrical equipment manufacturer goes to renewable energy for Chicago camps
Purchasing 40 kWh of renewable energy cuts S&C Electric's carbon footprint by 63 million pounds of CO2. » more
Purchasing 40 kWh of renewable energy cuts S&C Electric's carbon footprint by 63 million pounds of CO2. » more
Daikin to acquire Goodman Global for $3.7 billion
Japanese HVAC company sees strategic advantages to acquisition of Houston-based company. » more
Japanese HVAC company sees strategic advantages to acquisition of Houston-based company. » more
Report on manufacturing competitiveness, positive impact
"U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative: Dialog on Next Generation Supply Networks and Logistics" has a positive overall outlook for manufacturing in the U.S. for today and the future. It is a... » more
"U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative: Dialog on Next Generation Supply Networks and Logistics" has a positive overall outlook for manufacturing in the U.S. for today and the future. It is a... » more
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