Stainless steel, also known as inox steel, is a type of alloy steel that’s made with a minimum of 10.5% chromium. The presence of chromium helps to protect against the otherwise destructive formation of rust and corrosion. As such, many … Read More

The world’s largest retailer is at the center of a new controversy, this time involving a study conducted by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). According to the EPI, by importing products from China between 2001 and 2013, Wal-Mart either eliminated … Read More

Stalder Rail has announced plans to open a temporary manufacturing facility in Utah. This will be “phase one” of the company’s 15-year plan to expand its operations in North America. Stalder Rail is based out of Bussang, Switzerland, but in … Read More

If you’ve been in the manufacturing industry for any significant length of time, you may have come across the term “lean manufacturing.” Many companies are now utilizing lean manufacturing practices to improve their output and generate higher profits. But what … Read More

More US-based manufacturers are closing their overseas factories while opening new factories here in the US. Known as reshoring, it’s been gaining momentum among manufacturers, and for good reason: it reduces shipping costs, allows manufacturers to be closer to their … Read More

Enhanced Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Human machine interfaces are becoming more and more commonplace in the manufacturing industry, and for good reason: they allow workers to command machines and equipment from a convenient, easy-to-use interface. HMIs differ from traditional computers … Read More

The holiday season is officially here, which means millions of Americans will be heading out to the shopping malls to purchase gifts for their friends and family members — at least that’s what normally happens during this time of year. … Read More