In case you didn’t get the memo, Manufacturing Day 2015 is right around the corner. This annual event is used to create greater transparency in the manufacturing industry, with thousands of companies opening their doors to show the general public … Read More

Toyota has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new manufacturing factory in North America. The plant, which is expected to take several years to construct, will be located in Guanajuato, Central Mexico. The automaker says … Read More

President Barack Obama announced earlier this month a half-a-billion-dollar investment to strengthen the American manufacturing industry. Specifically, the investment will focus on a new textiles-focused institute managed by the Department of Defense (DOD). While details of this initiative remain unknown … Read More

The crazy ant (Nylanderia fulva) is an invasive new species of insecticide-resistant ants with an attraction for electronics. While fire ants are troublesome enough, crazy ants really seem to have ecologist and environmental researchers worried. The Discovery of The Crazy … Read More

Volvo Cars announced this week plans to build an assembly plant here in the U.S. The Chinese-owned company said it will invest $500 million into the project, hoping to stimulates sales while creating more job opportunities for Americans. Car sales … Read More

If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the safety of your employees. Some companies completely overlook sheet metal as a potential workplace hazard, leaving employees susceptible to work-related accidents. In this … Read More

With spring just weeks away, homeowners everywhere are scrambling to redecorate their homes with cosmetic changes to prepare for the new season. Spring is all about a colorful revival of new life, and your home’s appearance should reflect this concept. … Read More