Earlier this year, we made note of the announcement of a Foxconn manufacturing facility in Wisconsin and the estimated impact the plant would have on the local community. Recent news has shown the incentives package to woo the Taiwanese company to America’s Dairyland has grown. Foxconn manufactures a range of electronics, including Apple’s iPhone, and…
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What Is a CNC Machine? What Are Some Things That Can Cause Issues in CNC Machines? How Does CNC Machining Work? CNC Troubleshooting Tips Have your CNC machines been behaving oddly lately? Do you notice a strange tick in their output, or in the way the machines are acting? If so, you’re in the right…
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Cyber-hacking is one of the most significant threats to the security, production, profits and reputation of companies throughout the manufacturing sector. Despite this, many insurance companies have balked at offering cyber-insurance, due to the high costs and frequency of data breaches. Why Cybersecurity Is So Important in Manufacturing The problem is most of all troubling…
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With 2017 nearly behind us and manufacturing in a steady cycle of growth, one can’t help but wonder what the New Year will bring. But as we head toward the new year, we will take look back on how the times have changed for manufacturers – for better or worse. The Digital Makeover We have…
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The final touches are being made for sweeping change to corporate and private tax structure in the United States. One of the most notable changes is the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, a move designed to encourage businesses to stay in the country or reshore their operations. What will these…
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Today’s manufacturing workforces are becoming more diverse than ever. To be successful, you must be able to compete in the global marketplace. This can be to your advantage if you know the right manufacturing employment engagement strategies for a multi-generational, multi-national, multi-cultural work force. Manufacturing Employee Engagement Activities: Feedback Sessions – More and more studies show that…
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To the electrically un-attuned, three-phase and single phase power could be thought of along the same lines as mechanical power. Despite their differences, the two have one thing in common — they both transport power with pressure and flow. When discussing electrical power, pressure refers to force and flow means speed. You calculate the power…
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Dominating the headlines over this weekend in December is that Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport, the world’s busiest airport has completely lost power and as of this writing – remains in the dark. The question that the utility has been slow to answer is why. Initial reports were that a construction crew hit a major underground…
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2017 has brought plenty of change and innovation to the manufacturing industry, from stronger automation and interconnectivity to deeper customization and a customer-centric focus. What sort of gifts will the industry give us in 2018? Here are a few predictions from analysts and insiders that we agree with regarding what the new year has in…
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Women encompass almost half of the U.S. labor force, yet only 29 percent work in manufacturing. In comparison, more than 74 percent make up the education and health services sector. So, why is the percentage of women in manufacturing so low? How can we improve those numbers to benefit from the advantages women bring to…
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