Manufacturing is undoubtedly one of the most vital sectors in the U.S. economy. As of March 2017, it provides jobs to more than 12.4 million Americans while generating gross domestic product of $2.2 trillion. Statistics show that more than one-third … Read More

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