Industry Trends
Georgia plant fined after explosion
MFG Chemical Inc. faces $77,000 in fines after OSHA discovered 20 safety violations that resulted in 40 employees being hospitalized for decontamination at the Dalton, Ga. plant. » more
Apple moving some manufacturing to the U.S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook tells interviewers the company will invest $100 million in Mac manufacturing line » more
Manufacturing contracts in November, ISM reports
Economic uncertainty blunts two straight months of growth » more
Concentrated photovoltaic technological advances set to ignite market development
Whilst only 90 MW are estimated to be installed in 2012, installations are predicted to increase rapidly over the next four years. » more
Lithium ion replacing lead-acid in 12 V boardnet
IMS Research estimates there could be more than 15 million 12 V lithium-ion batteries produced in 2022. » more
Emerging markets predicted to bring stability to solar industry
The IHS Solar Emerging Markets Study is the first report to provide an in-depth analysis into the growth potential of emerging markets in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle-East, Africa and... » more
Industrial capital expenditure in the Americas to exceed $1 trillion by 2015
Investment continues to recover following the economic downturn, during which many projects were either postponed or cancelled altogether, with industrial capital expenditure forecast to grow by 6.8%... » more
Raytheon opens missile plant in Alabama
New Huntsville facility features laser-guided robotic transport to workstations. » more
Mori Seiki opens new California manufacturing plant
Mori Seiki opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Davis, Ca. » more
AME names four to 2012 Hall of Fame class
Honorees have diverse talents and skills, a common commitment to excellence. » more
Georgia plant fined after explosionMFG Chemical Inc. faces $77,000 in fines after OSHA discovered 20 safety violations that resulted in 40 employees being hospitalized for decontamination at the Dalton, Ga. plant. » more
Veterans can deliver skills to manufacturing
Manufacturers are starting to look to veterans and the skills they learned during their tours of duty as a way to shrink the Skills Gap. » more
Manufacturers are starting to look to veterans and the skills they learned during their tours of duty as a way to shrink the Skills Gap. » more
Apple moving some manufacturing to the U.S.Apple CEO Tim Cook tells interviewers the company will invest $100 million in Mac manufacturing line » more
Wireless applications become critical to operation
Frost and Sullivan study finds implementation has evolved with more robust systems » more
Frost and Sullivan study finds implementation has evolved with more robust systems » more
Manufacturing contracts in November, ISM reportsEconomic uncertainty blunts two straight months of growth » more
Concentrated photovoltaic technological advances set to ignite market developmentWhilst only 90 MW are estimated to be installed in 2012, installations are predicted to increase rapidly over the next four years. » more
Lithium ion replacing lead-acid in 12 V boardnetIMS Research estimates there could be more than 15 million 12 V lithium-ion batteries produced in 2022. » more
Emerging markets predicted to bring stability to solar industryThe IHS Solar Emerging Markets Study is the first report to provide an in-depth analysis into the growth potential of emerging markets in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle-East, Africa and... » more
Industrial capital expenditure in the Americas to exceed $1 trillion by 2015Investment continues to recover following the economic downturn, during which many projects were either postponed or cancelled altogether, with industrial capital expenditure forecast to grow by 6.8%... » more
Raytheon opens missile plant in AlabamaNew Huntsville facility features laser-guided robotic transport to workstations. » more
Make your plant floor time productive
The amount of time spent working the floor and what is accomplished is not always proportional to each other. » more
The amount of time spent working the floor and what is accomplished is not always proportional to each other. » more
Special report: Manufacturing and industry
Mary Ramsey, senior vice president for the U.S. Industry Business for Schneider Electric, discusses the manufacturing sector with Plant Engineering's Bob Vavra. » more
Mary Ramsey, senior vice president for the U.S. Industry Business for Schneider Electric, discusses the manufacturing sector with Plant Engineering's Bob Vavra. » more
Seven tips to combat counterfeit electrical equipment
Eaton expert cites dangers to employees, economy from fake products » more
Eaton expert cites dangers to employees, economy from fake products » more
Don’t forget the human element, says project management expert
UK expert offers 10 tips to ensure project success » more
UK expert offers 10 tips to ensure project success » more
Shortage of qualified technical staff creates demand for control system integrators
CSIA develops standards to help manufacturers meet changing needs. » more
CSIA develops standards to help manufacturers meet changing needs. » more
AHR survey points to a warm start for 2013 economy
Sales, general economy on the rise, said attendees ahead of 2013 AHR Expo » more
Sales, general economy on the rise, said attendees ahead of 2013 AHR Expo » more
Steve Forbes to deliver keynote at ProMat conference on Jan. 22
Steve Forbes will discuss the impact of the recent Presidential election on the economy and business growth. » more
Steve Forbes will discuss the impact of the recent Presidential election on the economy and business growth. » more
PTDA names 2013 board, Manufacturer Council
Chris Bursack of ISC companies to lead association in 2013 » more
Chris Bursack of ISC companies to lead association in 2013 » more
Carbon tax floated as manufacturers ponder post-election future
FABTECH panelists: A 'modest tax' might provide a Congressional bridge for the fiscal cliff » more
FABTECH panelists: A 'modest tax' might provide a Congressional bridge for the fiscal cliff » more
Bentley honors its 2012 Be Inspired winners
Bentley Systems honored 20 winners iat the Innovations in Infrastructure in Amsterdam. » more
Bentley Systems honored 20 winners iat the Innovations in Infrastructure in Amsterdam. » more
Mori Seiki opens new California manufacturing plantMori Seiki opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Davis, Ca. » more
Crown study: Attitudes around material handling systems changing
Study finds technology a major driver of change in industry » more
Study finds technology a major driver of change in industry » more
ISM Report: October manufacturing continues autumn rebound
ISM data shows manufacturing grew for second straight month as new orders, production jumps » more
ISM data shows manufacturing grew for second straight month as new orders, production jumps » more
PRIME program provides grants to nine high schools
SME Foundation offers funding to schools teaching STEM skills » more
SME Foundation offers funding to schools teaching STEM skills » more
AME names four to 2012 Hall of Fame classHonorees have diverse talents and skills, a common commitment to excellence. » more
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