Contract manufacturers can enhance their competitive advantage by applying quality best practices from the medical and aerospace industries, both of which demand flawless performance and strict contamination control.
The 2025 landscape may shift significantly as more than half of companies plan to boost AI and automation spending. Insights from the Annual Quality Spending Survey emphasize a focus on quality and rising cybersecurity concerns. Discover the trends shaping the future of manufacturing.
I discuss the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation from 1973, highlighting the significance of SPCC Plans in preventing oil spills, which incorporate emergency response strategies and training to ensure compliance with regulations.
Aleigha Schulke, application engineer at ANCA, describes the appeal of working in manufacturing, how to recruit the next generation, and the surprising travel benefits of working in manufacturing, including business trips to Germany and Australia.
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 $212.5 million in October 2024.
Rebecca H. Mott's article highlights how W. Edwards Deming's 14 principles can drive organizational success in today's fast-paced business environment. It connects Deming’s insights to the American Society for Quality’s Innovation Body of Knowledge, emphasizing strategic focus, leadership, and effective processes for sustainable innovation.
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $385 million in October 2024.
A3 President Jeff Burnstein shares insights on the growing automation trend, highlighting advancements in humanoid robots and autonomous mobile technologies aimed at enhancing productivity and safety across industries.