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Robotics And Cheap Energy Are Making U.S. Manufacturing Great Again
By FS Staff Many believe the U.S. cannot compete with China on a manufacturing basis. While the U.S. is unlikely to employ as many manufacturing workers as it d
How Have Robotics & Automation Changed the Manufacturing Employment Landscape?
From automation and robotics to computer-controlled systems, the manufacturing landscape looks much different today than it did in years past. Take a look at what that means for employees in the industry.
Why a Manufacturing Startup Is Doable
MARK MURO: One piece of seemingly unassailable conventional wisdom about manufacturing is that you can't really do a manufacturing startup. It's just too hard, goes the usual complaint.
Why Grads Should Consider Manufacturing Careers
Think the manufacturing industry has nothing to offer you? Think again:
Where Does Smart Manufacturing Fit on the Road to World-Class Manufacturing?
Smart manufacturing is about the equipment telling us what will work better, not about us turning dials to tell the equipment what to do.
Lean Manufacturing Systems: How Mobility Aids Lean
Lean manufacturing systems are a great way to reduce costs and root out inefficiencies. Mobility in lean manufacturing is now aiding this pursuit further
How to Position Smart Manufacturing to the C-Suite
To sell a Smart Manufacturing initiative to your boss and the c-suite, start with the why, not the how.
Manufacturing industry is advancing faster than the perception of what it is
Business is booming, but there is a skills gap. Not as many people are trained for the jobs available.
How Manufacturing Data can Transform the Industry
More manufacturing data is available to use than ever before thanks to technology. The key is to use that data to transform the industry.
Can Worker Training Programs Solve The Skills Gap In Manufacturing?
The skills gap is a major roadblock to the growth of the manufacturing industry but a new program may be able to help.
How far can metal additive manufacturing take aircraft engines?
Although still in its infancy, metal ALM is sometimes perceived as an alternative for high value/low volume engine components.
Is the Great Robot Job Takeover a Myth?
Robots are increasing productivity, but not at the cost of manufacturing jobs.
Look Forward to IMTS—And What Comes Next
As a lifelong manufacturing professional, I don’t believe there is any other event in the world that can match its excitement.
What Does the Future Hold for Manufacturing?
Change is the watchword for manufacturing's future.
Trends in global business services
Robotic process automation is already a leading topic of conversation within global business services, especially when it comes to strategy. But what about o...
How to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
Nine policies that could spark new growth in factory jobs and the economic benefits they bring.
How IIoT Will Transform Manufacturing
A glimpse into manufacturing's near future, with full utilization of IIoT technologies.
How 3D printing is changing manufacturing’s trajectory
3D printing replaces all multiple production steps with fundamentally different machines and materials that simplify manufacturing.
Why retaining women in manufacturing matters
In this installment of Automation Zone, if you are scrambling to build your talent pipeline, keep the women who are on your team.
Lights-Out Manufacturing: Future Fantasy or Good Business?
Dystopian visions may be entertaining, but what are robots really producing on their own? Most people in the general public have an awareness that...
Three Megatrends Transforming Manufacturing
By mid-century, emerging technologies, Big Data and demographics will combine to create a U.S. manufacturing footprint dramatically different than today.
