With so many jobs becoming remote due to the pandemic, people are moving out of urban areas. While this might be a positive move in some ways, it makes it harder to recruit for jobs that need to be done within the walls of a manufacturing facility. “In factories across the country, fixed... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Output at U.S. factories increased more than expected in January even as a shortage of semiconductors weighed on the production of motor vehicles, pointing to resilience in the manufacturing sector recovery. Manufacturing production rose 1.0% last month after gaining 0.9%... Continue Reading
Emerging developments that will become a reality with machine learning as part of everyday operations. Technology advances, such as complex robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI), transformed manufacturing over the past decade and driven what’s commonly called the Industry 4.0... Continue Reading
Eight questions to ask if you’re considering exoskeletons for your workers. Major corporations, such as Toyota, Ford, and Boeing, have begun adding exoskeletons to their operational toolbox over the last few years. They have gone deep; generously shared their learnings; and reported some... Continue Reading
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its existing guidelines concerning Coronavirus protection measures for the workplace. Focusing on the implementation of workplace protection programs, OSHA’s updated advisory guidance seeks to reinforce the... Continue Reading
General Motors wants to end production of all diesel- and gasoline-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs by 2035 and shift its entire new fleet to electric vehicles as part of a broader plan to become carbon neutral by 2040, the company said Thursday. The company plans to use 100% renewable energy to... Continue Reading
Here are five ways EHS professionals can keep their operations running safely and smoothly during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have varied and widespread impacts on enterprises in nearly all industries, as well as across the entire public sector. Besides sustaining significant... Continue Reading
During the last several months, the Coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the business world and the employment status of millions of Americans. Even those who kept their jobs are now working under markedly different circumstances. Leaders from global staffing firm Randstad noted that digital and... Continue Reading
Last year saw a historic drop in industrial profits, and this year started with the National Association of Manufacturers calling for a U.S. president’s removal from office. So, it feels a bit odd to suggest the U.S. manufacturing outlook for the year ahead appears, in fact, quite... Continue Reading
New capacity won’t affect market until late 2021, so current pricing levels may be here for a while. The benchmark price for hot-rolled steel reached a new record high of $1,080/ton last month, according to our check of the market Jan. 11-12. That surpasses the previous high of $1,070/ton... Continue Reading
The fastest-moving industries are struggling to produce secure code, according to AppSec experts. Digital transformation initiatives have become a common way for companies to make their businesses more agile and to adapt quickly to market changes. But faster software development speeds and the... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) and Furnaces North America are pleased to announce that they have signed a new media partnership with Heat Treat Today out of New Castle, PA. Heat Treat Today, founded by Doug Glenn, is one of the heat treating industry’s leading publications that reaches... Continue Reading
