Articles Tagged with ''manufacturing''

Offshoring has led to U.S. job losses, factory closures, and weakened competitiveness, highlighting the need to revitalize manufacturing.

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $183.1 million in November 2024.

Quality announced Koala T. Bear as its brand ambassador and representative to the quality community.

Evident announced the launch of its DSX2000 fully motorized digital microscope designed to simplify operations and boost productivity in material analysis and inspection workflows.

A component supplier sought to improve quality and reduce costs by studying principles from quality experts. Leaders embraced continuous improvement and formed a kaizen team to analyze their primary product.

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $448.8 million in November 2024.

As industries advance, metrology—the science of measurement—becomes essential for innovation. With a growing need for precision and efficiency, the field is evolving to enhance quality control. This summary highlights key trends shaping metrology today.

Leak testing applications are evolving rapidly as manufacturers adapt to challenges in electric vehicle production, sustainability, and automation.

Universal testing machines (UTMs) play a vital role in various industries, applying tensile and compression forces to evaluate materials. UTMs ensure quality standards are met, showcasing their versatility in maintaining product integrity across diverse sectors.

Wabtec Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies division (Inspection Technologies), formerly part of the Scientific Solutions Division of Olympus Corporation, a global leader in Non-Destructive Testing, Remote Visual Inspection and Analytical Instruments solutions for mission critical assets.