Green Manufacturing

We Can’t Afford to be Wrong

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:26:22 -0500

As global temperatures rise, the national security implications are significant for the Department of Defense. With extreme weather events costing over $2 trillion in the past decade, the U.S. Military views climate change as a pressing issue. By utilizing the 5-Teams (5T) Model, it aims to address climate risks and turn challenges into opportunities, ensuring the nation’s security remains resilient.

Greenpower Park to Establish UK as Center of Clean Energy, Electrification

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

The new campus will focus on battery research, manufacturing, and recycling, with the West Midlands Gigafactory as its anchor tenant.

The Quality Show Preview: When Quality & Sustainability Meet

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Tariq Masud sat down with Quality to explain why this topic is so important. He will be presenting at The Quality Show on Tuesday, October 24.

Faro Announces Two New Global Sustainability Goals to Advance ESG Efforts

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Company to reduce carbon footprint 25% by 2025, launch STEM scholarship program.

NAM Announces Seventh Wave of New Hires

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Manufacturers add three to policy and government relations division, member and board relations adds one.

NAM, Manufacturers Nationwide Partner to Recruit Next Generation on Manufacturing Day

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers open their doors and minds to show students, teachers and parents the truths about modern manufacturing.

Recognizing Women in Manufacturing with the STEP Ahead Awards

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturing Institute now accepting nominations for annual STEP Ahead Awards.

NAM Praises Congressional Passage of Perkins CTE Reauthorization

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

U.S. House vote is a step toward closing the skills gap.

Keeping Up With Technology

selandd@bnpmedia.com (Darryl Seland) — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

So, the other night I am browsing my local drug store, killing some time as I wait for the pizza I ordered at my favorite pizza joint in the same strip mall.

Green Manufacturing is Going Strong

bangertm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Bangert) — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Clean energy gets attention from around the world. In June, the United States, Brazil and China made new commitments to fight climate change.

Dr. Michael Fübi Is the New CEO of TÜV Rheinland

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:05:00 -0400

Since 2012, Dr. Fübi has served as CEO for RWE Technology.

Eclipse Automation Offers a Unique Green Initiative for Employees

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:48:00 -0400

Eclipse Automation is offering employees bicycles to promote environmental impact awareness.

A Recap of IMTS 2014

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:49:00 -0400

The 30th edition of IMTS was the fourth largest in IMTS history and the largest six-day show ever.

Huge Manufacturing Increase Expected in Sub-Saharan Africa

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:40:00 -0400

Global capital project and infrastructure spending is expected to reach $9 trillion annually by 2025.

NAM: New EPA Ozone Regulations Could Be Costliest in U.S. History

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:13:00 -0400

Regulations could cost the U.S. economy $3.4 trillion.

NAM Calls on Congress to Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:40:00 -0400

Westinghouse and Holtec also support the bank's re-authorization.

Shin-Etsu to Begin Licensing of Its Solar Cell Manufacturing Technology

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:20:00 -0400

The solar cells that have a conversion efficiency of 21 percent.

AME Unveils Details for Fall 2014 Conference

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:43:00 -0400

The conference theme is "Strategic Success Through People-Powered Excellence."

Manufacturing in Testing Conditions

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers of products ranging from military airplanes to lawnmowers all have something in common; each needs to be confident that their product can withstand the environmental conditions that their materials and components might be exposed to.

Cortec Celebrates 20 Years of ISO 9001 Certificaton

Fri, 30 May 2014 13:05:00 -0400

Cortec has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994, demonstrating a continuous dedication to total quality and excellence.

Penny Pritzker Announces 12 New Manufacturing Communities

Wed, 28 May 2014 14:21:00 -0400

The initiative is designed to accelerate manufacturing nationwide.

AME Innovation Summit Features Breakthrough and Lean-Minded Thinking

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:00:00 -0500

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is pleased to present its Innovation Summit in Irvine, CA, March 13-14. Leading industry innovators and longtime lean and innovation advocates will converge at the Irvine Marriot to share exclusive insider knowledge with attendees.

President Obama Announces New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institute

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:00:00 -0500

The President announced new steps with the private sector to strengthen the manufacturing sector, boost advanced manufacturing, and attract the good paying jobs that a growing middle class requires.

CyberMetrics Announces New Leadership of the Asset Management Division

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Though FaciliWorks CMMS is already used by hundreds of Mexican companies, there is still an enormous number of potential clients who are in need of a system like FaciliWorks.

Get Smart About Green Manufacturing

bangertm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Bangert) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Green manufacturing doesn’t have to involve solar power and wind turbines. It can be turning equipment to a lower setting when not in use, switching the lighting, or even changing a plant’s operating hours in order to save electricity.

Time for Environmental Testing

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:10:00 -0400

Materials are designed to withstand the environment and stress to which they will be subjected. The properties of a material or component involve not only the elemental composition but manufacturing processes such as heat treatment and machining processes.

Control

selandd@bnpmedia.com (Darryl Seland) — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

The official definition of the word “control” is: to exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; or to adjust to a requirement.

The Quality Toolbox for Supply Chain Management

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

In March 2013, Lululemon, a billion-dollar Canadian athletic apparel company, made headlines after the media got wind of an unusual story. The Vancouver-based company recalled its popular black yoga pants after customers complained that the active wear was too sheer.

Organizational Culture and Work

faceofquality@qualitymag.com (Jim L. Smith) — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Recently a discussion centered on organizational empowerment, its relationship to employee self-determination, and the impact on opportunity. The following is a summary of a recent conversation with one of our readers.

Take the Fear Out of Audits

bangertm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Bangert) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:25:00 -0400

Charlie Clark was once auditing a company when a box of out-of-calibration gages fell from the ceiling.