When we look back in 30 years, will we say this was the beginning of our successful Mars colonization? Will the history books of 2100 mark this as the start of our interplanetary presence? Is Elon Musk gearing up to change our place in the universe with the creation of a new SpaceX manufacturing plant…
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Apple, in a move that isn’t particularly shocking after its acquisition of LuxVue in 2014, is reportedly working on MicroLED technology in a small “secret” California manufacturing facility in Santa Clara. The secrecy surrounding these production efforts suggests Apple executives are working to move to in-house screen production, a move that has the potential to…
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In 2017, manufacturing companies increased their use of industry 4.0 technologies — such as connected devices, big data analytics and automation — in an effort to increase productivity. And, they succeeded, according to a recent survey that found 77 percent of companies boosted their revenue by automating core parts of their operations. This helped them…
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Voltage, Amperage, Ohms, Henrys, Joules, Watts – there are many different and confusing terms related to electricity and for anyone who hasn’t specifically studied these concepts in school it can be a bit overwhelming. Each term represents a specific element of electrical theory with associated laws formulas which can be very difficult to grasp. A…
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While it’s certainly a sign of the future, additive manufacturing’s adoption rate has been slow to catch on in various industries. The United Parcel Service shows 3D printing as a market of more than $12 billion with projections to increase to over $20 in the next two years, but the practice represents less than a…
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How can women make the manufacturing sector rosier? By bringing strong work ethic, energy, and drive to fill current and future job vacancies. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 47% of U.S. workers in 2016 were women, but women made up only 29% of manufacturing workers. Experts expect retiring baby boomers and technology-driven changes over…
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The importance of customer service for retail businesses has long been appreciated, but having good skills for customer service can have a valuable impact on the organizational effectiveness of manufacturing concerns as well. Here are some reasons why customer service is so vital to your organization, along with some customer service tips for your business….
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Drug use and physical fitness are often framed as individual issues with individualistic solutions, but the reality is both have tremendous impacts on society’s collective well-being. To see a prime example of this interconnectivity, look no further than the manufacturing industry. Opioids: Decreased labor participation, increased risks The opioid crisis, in particular, is hitting the…
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Over the last few decades, solar power has increasingly become an alternative source of electricity generation in the United States. As a result, many company leaders have increased their investments in solar energy. In fact, solar manufacturers announced more capacity expansions in the fourth quarter of 2017 than ever before. More recent events, however, could…
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Manufacturing has been a critical part of the economy for centuries, and we still often look to the state of manufacturing and manufacturing companies as an indicator of the state of the economy. But why are manufacturing and the economy so closely linked? Why is manufacturing so important to the economy? Here are several of…
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