How Cold-Formed Steel Is Made

Statistics show steelmakers in the United States produced over 95 million tons of the iron-carbon alloy in 2018 — the industry’s highest level of production in over a decade. Consisting mostly of iron with about 0.03 to 1% carbon, it’s … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Compression Molding

Compression molding is a molding process that’s characterized by the use of a heated mold that’s exposed to pressure. Like other molding processes, it involves placing a material, typically plastic or a similar polymer, in a mold cavity. After the … Read More

Report 27,000 New Manufacturing Jobs Added in November

Manufacturing remains one of the country’s most vital sectors. Not only does it account for about 11.6% of the United States’ total economic output; it also provides jobs to millions of hardworking Americans — and there are no signs of … Read More

Survey Shows That Americans Prefer ‘Made-in-America’ Products

A new survey has found that most Americans prefer to buy local, U.S.-manufactured products. Released earlier this month by the market research firm Thomas, the Manufacturing Perception Report found that 44.96% of Americans say made-in-America products are of superior quality … Read More

New Report Reveals How Americans View the Manufacturing Industry

A new survey conducted by Leading2Lean has revealed how Americans perceive the country’s manufacturing industry. According to the survey, 70% of Americans think the industry is declining, and slightly more than half of Americans believe manufacturing companies are cutting jobs. … Read More

5 Tips to Reduce Waste in the Manufacturing Industry

All businesses should take a proactive approach towards minimizing waste, and manufacturing companies are no exception. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than a quarter-billion tons of trash are produced in the United States each year. While it’s … Read More

May Marked the 100th Consecutive Month for US Manufacturing Expansion

Even amidst a potential trade war, the U.S. manufacturing industry continues to grow. According to a  new report from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), May was the 100th consecutive month in which the industry expanded. This means that for … Read More