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Flow-Rite to expand facility, create new jobs
August 12, 2014
Supported by the Michigan Business Development Program, the expansion will include an engineering center, upgrades to the existing facility and new high-speed assembly equipment.
Manufacturing Day events expected to top 1,500 in 2014
August 8, 2014
National event is organized at the local level with open house tours, educational programs, professional conferences and job fairs.
Other Voices: Lean manufacturing as a way to eliminate waste
August 4, 2014
With a willingness to change, managers will find how quickly the little things add up.
ISM reports solid growth month for manufacturing in July
August 1, 2014
The PMI, the ISM’s index to measure growth, increased 1.8 percent to 57.1 in July. This is 1.8 percent higher than the 12-month average of 55.3. The PMI has grown in 18 of the last 20 months, with economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanding for the last 14 months as the overall economy was up for the 62nd consecutive month.
MAPI report: Global demographics play emerging role for manufacturers
July 23, 2014
Study suggests solutions for filling the talent gap, including the development of robust ties with the education system.
Jervis B. Webb executive earns U.S. patent for synchronized AGV system
July 18, 2014
Patent involves continuous, synchronized travel that allows AGVs to be used in assembly operations to replace traditional conveyor systems.
Optimism on the rise for profits, hiring and investment among middle market manufacturers
July 18, 2014
Regulations present the most significant headwind to growth, but more executives report they are thriving nonetheless.
Yaskawa acquires Solectria Renewables, makers of solar power components
July 17, 2014
Founded in 2005, Solectria employs more than 160 people throughout the United States.
Storage Solutions grows west to serve customers in seismically active region
July 15, 2014
Leading U.S. industrial storage and material handling equipment provider expands with new warehouse and office in California.
Myers Industries announces leadership changes in distribution and material handling segments
July 1, 2014
Former distribution segment general manager to focus on Akro-Mils business in storage and safety products.
4 ways the Internet of Things will reshape manufacturing
July 1, 2014
Equipment uptime and diagnostics among top-use scenarios, but experts agree that it is still early days for IoT adoption.
MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Accelerating growth ahead
June 26, 2014
Forecast for manufacturing production to grow 3.2% in 2014, 4.0% in 2015.
Survey: For first time since 2006, more CFOs believe U.S. economy will improve in next six months
June 25, 2014
After a dip in confidence in fall 2013, optimism surges to highest level in the history of Grant Thornton's survey.
Intelligrated hosts MHI International Material Handling Research Colloquium
June 24, 2014
Biennial event brings together more than 40 academics from leading universities around the world to exchange research and trends.
Global robotics sales set new record
June 23, 2014
Study shows double-digit growth in numerous markets; one of five robots sold went to China.