The landfall of Hurricane Harvey in Texas this weekend has several communities preparing for heavy rainfall, flooding and wind damage. Citizens are also preparing by gathering supplies or evacuating areas entirely. Preparing for and cleaning up after a natural disaster is also incredibly important for manufacturing firms due to equipment and chemicals that may have…
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For those in an industry that has been dominated by negative offshoring tones over the last decade, news of foreign companies investing in American manufacturing might be surprising. And those who have heard might not know it’s more than just Walmart and Foxconn. What other big names have invested in American manufacturing, where are their…
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For a long time, manufacturing leadership has always been thought to be the province of men. But then again, in our society, just about everything was thought to be the province of men until it wasn’t. As our society becomes more tolerant, understanding and equality-based, women are getting more opportunities to show what they can…
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As additive manufacturing continues to grow in popularity and usefulness for manufacturers, an issue surrounding it begins to arise. Manufacturers and consumers alike are adopting the technology, but when it comes to who owns the designs and who can use them, 3-D printing waters begin to get murky. This is especially true for manufacturers who…
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When it comes to building the future of your manufacturing business, do you see your company standing alone? Many manufacturers are teaming up with experts in other industries or areas to reap mutual benefits. But why should you enter into a strategic partnership — and how could you take advantage of another company’s contributions? Strategic…
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While warm and sunny summer temperatures may be a plus if you’re heading out on vacation or enjoying the weekend outside, high temperatures cause several problems for those who work on factory floors. As we head into the hottest part of the year, plant managers need to have a plan in place to reduce heat…
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By now, since first being patented in 2006, you may have heard of a remarkable new material called graphene. Stronger and lighter than any other manmade material and 200 times more conductive than copper, graphene is seemingly set to turn the electronics world on its head. Or is it? You see graphene, while bearing some…
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As 3D printing continues to surge in popularity and feasibility, the risk of printing software and control computers being compromised by malware has engineers turning their attention towards the security of 3D printers. A joint research team from Georgia Tech and Rutgers has developed a three-layer system to confirm the process and materials being used…
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Considering the manufacturing skills gap, it can be difficult to find the right hires who have the necessary skills and are good culture fits for your plant. Then add training time to the resources you spend on each new hire. From creating job postings for open positions to reviewing submitted resumes and interviewing applicants to…
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Inspecting Electrical Connections for Proper Torque Why inspect electrical connections for proper torque? Many do not realize that improper torque can lead to electrical fires. While it is not the most likely cause of electrical fires and won’t necessarily cause a fire every time, it is a significant enough threat that it is worth the…
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