Manufacturing

ISM reported that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 56 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which topped July’s reading by 1.8%.

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) will publicly announce a new, industry-led, nationally portable "Certified Technician in Supply Chain Automation" (CT-SCA) hands-on training and certification program.

Company continues to see high demand for conveyor and sorter solutions.

New business volume data follows unchanged Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index.

Displaced workers trained in hard and soft skills for CNC operation and robotics.

Hundreds of senior decision makers in healthcare, robotics, and other industries report damaging COVID-19 impact, focus on digital transformation, and emphasis on building supply chain resilience through agility

The virtual SUMMIT replaces the in-person event initially scheduled for the same dates in Cleveland, OH, home to WiM and the site of the organization’s first annual conference.

As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM reported that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 52.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which marked a 9.5% improvement over May’s 43.1 and a 12.7% gain over April’s 39.9 reading.

Manufacturers need to focus on retaining customers, which will require adapting business models to meet changing customer needs and behaviors in the post-Covid-19 world.

Membership of 952 seeks resources to stay timely and adjust to customers’ needs in light of today’s industry challenges.

SVP John Sorensen succeeds MHS co-founder Greg Judge and brings more than 17 years’ experience in the material handling industry.

April 2020 shipments decreased 19.4% compared to March 2020.

Earliest digital twin projects focused primarily on manufacturing, assisting plant operators to optimize production activity. Their project list today spans multiple sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, infrastructure and smart cities.

RIA Robotics Week announced as trade group moves fall conferences online.