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Chinese manufacturing rebound less pronounced than other countries
While manufacturing in China did well in 2020, Interact Analysis reports its growth will lag behind other countries in 2021.
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings Aug. 37.6% YoY
Semiconductor manufacturing billings were up more than 35% in August 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Labor shortages are major barrier for manufacturing recovery
Manufacturing is digging out from the impact of COVID-19, but its recovery is being hampered by a labor shortage in many major markets.
Smart factory institute to launch on Manufacturing Day
Peak Performance Inc., which launches on October 1, will be the first Smart Factory based in the United States.
Industrial consultancy firm acquired
SKF has acquired Rubico Consulting AB, a Swedish industrial consultancy firm that specializes in visualization and analysis of signal data.
Global semiconductor sales to pass $100 billion by 2022
Global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by OEMs are forecast to surpass $100 billion next year according to a report by SEMI.
Equipment finance industry confidence higher in July
Confidence in the equipment finance industry rose to 72.9 in July as the industry as a whole is now close to full strength and shaking off the effects of COVID-19.
Inventory company acquires additive manufacturer
Würth Additive Group signs agreement with Markforged.
Annual equipment and software forecast strong for 2021
Annual equipment and software investment growth of 13.3% is forecast for 2021 as manufacturing demand remains very high.
Electromechanical group announces officers, executive committee
The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) has chosen a new chairman of the board, vice-chairman and secretary/treasurer for 2021-2022.