The field of industrial robotics encompasses the study, design, and use of robot systems for manufacturing and how to integrate them into production... More>>

When offshoring was motivated by cost-savings and access to new markets, and when these initiatives perform poorly, companies are more likely to... More>>

Amid an extended economic expansion and record-low U.S. unemployment, the manufacturing industry faces a labor shortage exacerbated by the aging of... More>>

Employers in the U.S. report steadily improving hiring plans for Q1 2021, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey of more... More>>

Today’s supply chain is increasingly reliant on digital technology as the world’s economy continues to move at a faster pace. Ensuring dock... More>>

The Internet of Things (IoT) ushered in a new era of connectivity, information gathering, intelligent decision-making and automation. Nowhere is its... More>>

What will the short- and long-term impact of COVID-19 be on technology innovation? In the short term, some sectors—including online retail,... More>>

Site readiness programs have become a valuable tool for economic development organizations to attract projects, while also helping companies and site... More>>

Multimodal manufacturing plants undertake several types of complex manufacturing processes within the same four walls. This strategy is increasingly... More>>

In the U.S., manufacturers are moving up the value chain and developing complex products with more favorable margins, while also offering new... More>>