Metal fabrication is an important industry in the United States that employs an estimated 1.42 million American workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It involves cutting, manipulating and assembling metal materials to produce metal structures. Among other … Read More

Slip-and-fall accidents are a common occurrence in the workplace, and manufacturing facilities are no exception. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), they are the second-most common cause of job-related fatality, surpassed only by motor vehicle accidents. Slip-and-fall … Read More

U.S. manufacturers are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce specifications regarding the use of “Made in America” product labels. From kids’ toys and mattresses to clothes, sports equipment and power tools, countless products tout the “Made in … Read More

No, that American system of manufacturing isn’t the U.S. manufacturing industry. It actually refers to a specific set of manufacturing techniques that originated back in the 19th century. These techniques proved invaluable in helping manufacturing companies achieve success. To learn … 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

A hinge is a mechanical component that’s used to join the surfaces of two objects. As shown in the adjacent photo, it allows the surfaces to rotate around a fixed axis. One of the most common applications of hinges is … Read More

Manufacturing is one of the country’s most vital sectors. It adds trillions of dollars to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) while also providing millions of jobs to Americans in the process. But different cities have different growth rates for … Read More