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Originally developed by the University of Michigan College of Engineering’s Research Center, a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) is a system used by manufacturers that emphasizes the importance of being able to change and evolve rapidly in order to adjust its … Read More

The field of manufacturing continues to evolve with each passing year. The advent of new processes, tools and equipment allow manufacturing companies to produce products more efficiently. This is where advanced manufacturing comes into play: Defined as the use of … Read More

What’s in store for the country’s manufacturing industry? Well, most experts predict a bright future for American manufacturing, a sentiment that was shared in a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Last month, President Trump held … Read More

HARIBO, maker of the classic gummy bear candy, has announced plans to open a manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. This would be the company’s first North American manufacturing facility, signaling a positive trend for the industry as a whole. According to … Read More

Manufacturing is arguably one of the country’s most important commercial sectors. In terms of industrial output, the United States is the world’s second largest manufacturer, with an industrial output of nearly $1.7 billion in 2010. From 1983 to 2005, the … Read More

Have you heard of manufacturing engineering? While most people are familiar with manufacturing, “engineering” brings a new element to this industry. Manufacturing engineering refers to a set of disciplines in dealing with manufacturing sciences, research, design, development, machines, tools and … Read More

The country’s manufacturing industry continues to grow, and apparently there’s no end in sight. According to a new report published by the Federal Reserve, American manufacturing output experienced positive gains for the sixth consecutive month, reaching the industry’s highest level … Read More