Though 3D printing technology has been around since the 1980s, its popularity has not been high due to high costs. However, as the technology continues to improve and gain accessibility, applications within the manufacturing industry are more and more prevalent each day. A recent article written by Adam Uzialko for Business News Daily looks …
Many manufacturing and industrial companies think that relying on word of mouth and referrals is sufficient for attracting new business—but not so. A recent article published on Thomasnet.com explains that manufacturing branding is very important for a number of reasons, including the following:
Name and capabilities recognition – People will know who you are …
A recent article written by Stephen Gold for Industry Week takes a broad look at the strict regulatory environment within the U.S. manufacturing industry that existed for the past three decades and lauds the respite from rulemaking that has occurred since President Trump took office.
From 1998-2014, the federal government issued more than 2,300 manufacturing-related …
Industry 4.0, the current trend of data exchanges in manufacturing and technology, is expected to transform industrial production, according to new research.
In an article from SHD Logistics, author David Tran writes, “From cost reduction to increased agility and revenues, total digitisation of the manufacturing process, Industry 4.0, is expected to enable internal improvements and …
Are automated systems to blame for the current skills gap in the manufacturing industry? For workers in the industry, it is time to add value and expertise to your resume.
In an article from Manufacturing Business Technology, authors Michael Gretczko and Ina Gantcheva write, “Employers want to help their workers develop new skills, but …
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the agricultural industry may not hurt farmers’ profit margins, according to Eric Berger of AGWeb.
In the article, Berger writes, “Yet the mergers could stifle innovation if the new corporations spend less on research and development, says Gary Schnitkey, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois”.
In the …
The tax reform bill unveiled last week may pose a major threat to renewable energy. How severely will the energy industry be impacted by the new tax code?
In an article from Green Tech Media, author Lacey Johnson writes, “Wind and electric vehicles stand to lose the most. Lawmakers are looking to slash tax …
The agriculture industry is facing problem that could be detrimental to the way we produce food. It is estimated that by 2020, there will be a significant employment gap across all agricultural fields.
An article from Farmers Weekly says, “Land-based industries including agriculture are facing a mighty staffing challenge, with an estimated 600,000 new …
Manufacturers are planning for the current and future digital revolution. According to a survey from Fujitsu, 89% of manufacturing firms are currently planning or testing digitization initiatives.
In an article from Manufacturing Global, author Stanley Chia writes, “The questioning of business leaders in 15 countries worldwide also found that digitalization is boosting business, with …
Blockchain technology has made its way to the agricultural industry, and the food industry is taking notice. While complex, blockchain technology can enhance the way farmers grow and distribute our food.
In an article from Coin Telegraph, author Ann Maslova writes, “Our current food system offers a fertile opportunity to explore how the Blockchain technology …
