Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has won approval from the Hawthorne City Council to construct a two-mile underground test tunnel for his Boring Company. The City Council voted four to one in favor of the tunnel’s construction, giving … Read More
There’s been some concern regarding whether or not the United States would remain in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). After taking office, President Trump voiced his displeasure for NAFTA, saying it wasn’t a fair deal for the country. … Read More
Manufacturing is arguably one of the most important industries in the United States. As of March 2017, the industry employs more than 12.4 million people, pulling in roughly $1.9 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP). Of course, one of the … Read More
Created by the European Committee for Electro Technical Standardization, Ingress Protection (IP) is a specification that’s used the define the degree to which an enclosure is susceptible to the intrusion of moisture and dust/debris. When buying an electronic device like … Read More
Automaker Toyota Motor Corporation has announced plans to invest some $1.6 billion in new U.S. factories in a joint venture with Mazda. In terms of revenue, Toyota is currently ranked as the world’s second-largest automotive manufacturer, only behind Volkswagen Group. … Read More
Machining is a fundamental part of the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies use machining operations to change the shape, dimensions and properties of raw materials, essentially preparing them for use in the final product. Machining is widely used on metal products, … Read More
An unlikely company is taking action to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry. Earlier this month, Walmart — the world’s largest company by annual revenue — announced plans to spur growth in the U.S. manufacturing industry. The plan proposes 10 policy … Read More