Economy

Valued at $35.3 billion in 2014, the market is projected to expand to $55.9 billion in five years.

Market rebounds considerably over 2015's down year, with large segments posting double-digit growth.

The next generation of manufacturing professionals will not find and fill the industry's jobs without impassioned effort from the old guard.

December booked orders up nearly 50% from November 2016.

The NRF is calling for 2017 online and other non-store/online sales (which NRF includes in its over all number) to head up between 8 and 12 percent.

The January PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was up 1.5 percent over December by 1.5 percent at 56.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) and its highest reading since November 2014’s 57.6.

A3 Mexico to support the robotics and automation industry in a fast-growing market.

Economic improvement, renewed business confidence and business-friendly policy changes support positive investment momentum.

Artificial intelligence adopters must prioritize leadership of workforce implications.

Survey finds 89% of students were more aware of manufacturing jobs in their communities after Manufacturing Day.

Association for Advancing Automation presents data from daughter organizations Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA).

IDC releases predictions that suggest manufacturers slow to adapt will not survive, but leaders will also face a new set of challenges.

Since November, 14% more executives -- nearly half of those surveyed -- expect economic conditions to improve in the next four months.

Commerce reported that November retail sales were up 0.1% over October, following a 0.6 percent increase from September to October, at $465.5 billion.

Sales soften following record billings.