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The challenges to manufacturing as it evolves into the 21st century are now familiar, and impact how metrology must contribute. Manufacturers face uncertain production volumes with roller-coaster demand, shorter production runs and faster product development cycles. Automation, while alluring as a way to reduce cost, needs to adjust.

To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS). 

April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the American Welding Society Foundation about what’s happening in the industry and what AWS is doing to celebrate. From the industry as a whole to the current market temperature and the workforce, this podcast is a welding one-stop-shop.

Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Senior Editor Steve Plumb spoke with Eaton’s Monica Jackson, vice president, Global Inclusion and Diversity, and Petra Godoy, director, Human Resources, Vehicle and Corporate Groups, South and Central America, to discuss the company’s plans for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Smart strategies to address workforce development challenges

Verusen, the AI-powered supply chain materials intelligence leader, announced that Scott Matthews, former CEO of MRP and CrowdTwist, is joining Verusen as chief executive officer and board director.

Changes in technology are spurring manufacturing to expand in the U.S., speakers said this week at a trade show.

General Motors Co. today boosted its full-year forecast despite reporting lower first-quarter earnings.

Durable goods orders rose in May, the third consecutive monthly increase, the Commerce Department said today.

Auto suppliers regroup to position themselves for the future in the wake of myriad disruptions.