There are a lot of reasons to use stainless steel in many applications. It’s strong, it doesn’t corrode easily, it’s versatile and durable, and—perhaps most important...
1. A Major Workforce Shift Perhaps the most direct effect manufacturers will feel is boomers increasingly leaving the workforce to settle into retirement. 31% of the...
With the prevalence Internet communities—where news and innovation is discussed around the clock—and widespread tech conventions and niche tradeshows happening all the time, a lot of...
Every so often, engineering and manufacturing plays a role in our criminal justice system; from the early days of forensics and the asset that chemical manufacturers...
Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, poison dart frogs are striking creatures, most noted for their bright colors and skin glans which selectively...
It’s a major business idea that’s been hindered by a number of issues, the most notable of which is regulations set by the Federal Aviation Administration....
Product packaging might be considered completely ordinary or incredibly important, wasteful or vital, it all depends on whom you ask. For companies that need protect and...
Most consumers are well aware that hot plates, warming trays, and other electronic heating devices can pose a burn and fire hazard when used without caution....
As it opened its doors to the press this past Wednesday and Thursday, a number of new autos have already stolen the spotlight at the New...
Making certain components and parts interchangeable across an entire product line lends itself to production simplicity and efficiency that has helped many manufacturers really make their...
Joining together to become one of the biggest food companies on the globe, Kraft and Heinz have merged together to offer an even greater array of...
What comes to your mind when you hear about the American conglomerate General Electric aka GE? Many of you will probably think about its manufacturing roots,...
How did the domestic automakers manage to survive the 2008 economic recession? It wasn’t easy for any industry and the automobile industry was no exception. Domestic...
What state has shown more seriousness about the automotive industry? It’s Michigan. The governor has created an Automotive Industry Office, and appointed an automotive adviser who...
What will be the impact of the “Internet of Things” (IoT) on the automotive industry? You know the Internet as well as anyone who has been...
Besides manufacturing, what other industry can actually help rebuild the middle class? Focusing economic development on manufacturing doesn’t seem to be working for Michigan even if...
Who’s coming to the United States manufacturing industry? Two German automotive suppliers are making their presence felt in the country as they set up their facilities...
The market is the ultimate regulator. Anyone who works for themselves or owns their own business can tell you there’s really no such thing as being...
Who’s the next company that will try a drone service delivery? Amazon announced their plan to work on a drone delivery service. Less than a year...
Are there people still reading newsstand magazines like Time or Newsweek? Maybe, but they may not be as many as they used to. Why? With technology...