Operations

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

If you are looking for a list of spectacular manufacturing failures, where products fail to perform as intended, that is not this story (although I would bet at least one of these listed failures happened in every one of those … Read More

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

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has released its 2018 Third Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. Available here, the survey provides insight into the current state of the American manufacturing industry. While the NAM regularly releases these surveys on the American … Read More

In case you didn’t get the memo, Oct. 5 was National Manufacturing Day. Held annually on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day is designed to celebrate the American manufacturing industry and the significant role it plays in the … Read More

Countless manufacturing companies — along with companies in other industries — use lifting magnets in their daily operations. This ergonomic lifting solution allows manufacturing workers to easily lift, move and manipulate heavy objects. And while it may sound like an … Read More

The American manufacturing industry is looking for new workers. While this sector has always been a core component of the nation’s economy, a recent report has surpassed even the most optimistic analysts’ expectations. According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics … Read More