When Britain voted to leave the European Union, there was some question on whether it would help or hurt the nation’s economy. Some market analysts said the UK’s decision to leave would limit its trading opportunities, while others said it … Read More

Tesla Motors, one of the world’s leading makers of electric cars, electric powertrains and batteries, has announced plans to develop a zero-emissions manufacturing facility. Dubbed the “Gigafactory,” the revolutionary new manufacturing facility isn’t just environmentally friendly; it’s also big, very … Read More

The United States manufacturing industry has experienced strong growth over the past year. As we discussed in a previous blog post, the industry has experienced positive growth for the fifth consecutive month in July, signaling a healthy manufacturing market. Even … Read More

I think it’s safe to say the United States manufacturing industry has rebounded, as new reports indicate that U.S.-based factories have expanded for the fifth consecutive month in July. There’s been some concern among manufacturers in recent years, largely because … Read More

Aluminum is a versatile, naturally occurring metal that’s characterized by a silvery-white color and soft texture. In terms of abundance, it’s the third most common element in the Earth’s crust (oxygen and silicon being #1 and #2 respectively). Furthermore, roughly … Read More

One of Germany’s leading auto suppliers has announced plans to build its first North American manufacturing plant. Gerhardi Kuntstofftechnik made the announcement earlier this week, saying it plans to invest nearly $40 million into building a manufacturing facility in Montgomery, … Read More

At what temperature is your workplace’s thermostat set? It may sound insignificant, but there’s new evidence suggesting that the temperature of a workplace will affect workers’ productivity. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad found that workers are more … Read More