Manufacturing “Punches Above Its Weight”
Gene Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council under the President, gives this 60-second explanation of the importance of manufacturing and the value of the new Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.
On the Line at Tochigi—Sort Of
As you may know, assembly line workers in Japanese plants often wear uniforms, including hats.
The Industrial Internet
Let's take a look at how data analytics and the industrial internet can improve manufacturing. A recent article by Software Advice attempts to shed some light on this subject.
April MBI: Industry Contracts Slightly
With a reading of 48.5, the MBI showed that the metalworking industry contracted slightly in April after growing in March. Since the noticeable contraction in the second half of 2012, the industry has been virtually flat.
How to Engineer a Corvette Small Block Engine
The LT1 6.2-liter Small Block V8 developed for the 2014 Corvette Stingray will produce an estimated 450-hp and an estimated 450 lb-ft of torque.
Diverging Performance Across Plant Sizes
There is available machining capacity at precision manufacturers.
Happy 30th Anniversary Mastercam!
Last week I had the pleasure of attending Mastercam’s anniversary celebration, which included my tour guide—Mastercam Co-owner Brian Summers—riding a Segway around company HQ!
Q&A: Gap Size Specifications
A reader asks Ecoat Expert Joe Tirado: Is there a standard or a design rule that specifies the minimum gap necessary for complete coating during electrocoating?
A First for DMG/Mori Seiki USA
DMG/Mori Seiki USA President, Mark Mohr, and Chief Learning Officer, Rod Jones, accept the NIMS accreditation certificate at the company’s Innovation Days. At its recent Innovation Days in Chicago, DMG/Mori Seiki USA announced that ...
Event Highlights Automotive Production Solutions
Makino recently highlighted various examples of its latest automotive production technology and detailed strategies for responding to the pressure faced by manufacturers in that industry.
