In my last column, we discussed how a shift in consumer behavior and the adoption of new technology are transforming the traditional supply chain. We learned that some manufacturers are making the complex move to…
Reshoring and D2C: An award-winning combination
Michigan, North Carolina on Short List to Land Mahindra Automotive Assembly Plant, 2,000 Jobs
AUBURN HILLS, MI—Flint, MI, and Greensboro, NC, are among the cities in contention to land Mahindra Automotive North America’s second U.S. assembly plant. Source: Michigan, North Carolina on Short List to Land Mahindra…
Airbus Launches A220 Production at Alabama Assembly Plant
MOBILE, AL—Airbus has begun manufacturing A220 aircraft at its assembly plant here, a key milestone in growth plans that will see the company add a second assembly line and hire more than 400 new workers…
Toyota Supplier to Bring 900 Jobs to South Texas
CIBOLO, TX—A supplier for Toyota and other automakers is expected to break ground in September on a new assembly plant here that will provide 900 full-time jobs. Source: Toyota Supplier to Bring 900…
Medical Device Manufacturer to Invest $150 Million in Florida Assembly Plant, Create 100 Jobs
DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Medical device manufacturer B. Braun Medical Inc. plans to spend $100 million to expand its assembly plant here and add 100 jobs. Source: Medical Device Manufacturer to Invest 0 Million in…
Six Reasons for Capital Equipment Disaster
In my first postcollege job, I was a manufacturing engineer for Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus, IN. Two weeks into the job, my boss came to me with a project to purchase an industrial wash…
Staying in Sync Benefits Pump, Extrusion-System Makers
Manufacturers in agriculture, mining, petroleum and other industries rely on centrifugal slurry pumps to move thick, particle-filled liquids. These heavy-duty pumps feature a rotating impeller that uses centrifugal force to move water and solids through…
The Challenge of Automating a Manual Process
When manufacturing engineers are tasked with automating a process that is currently done manually, their main question for an automation supplier is, “Have you ever automated this specific process before?” Source: The Challenge of…
Beckwood to Showcase Servo-Electric Press Technologies at The Assembly Show
Visitors to Beckwood’s booth (#1850) at The Assembly Show will see a 4,000-lbf (2-ton) EVOx press in action and learn how to increase precision and efficiency within their forming process using this technology. Show attendees…
Inspection System a Big Time Saver for Watch-Bearing Supplier
Many assembled products feature metal or plastic bearings, which enable linear or rotational movement while reducing friction and handling stress. Source: Inspection System a Big Time Saver for Watch-Bearing Supplier