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5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
AEM says top trends for equipment manufacturers in 2021 will include continued integration of IoT and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Manufacturing
Timken Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Latin America
Market Analysis
Metalformers Predict Little Change in Economic Activity
Engines
DEUTZ Invests €41 Million in its German Sites
Manufacturing
GM Defense Begins Build-Out of Facility for Production of Infantry Squad Vehicle
Manufacturing
Manitou Group Consolidating U.S. Footprint
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Electronics
Heavy Equipment Industry Increases Presence at CES 2021
Advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence being utilized in the heavy equipment industries are taking center stage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Connectors
Adapting Between M12 and Deutsch DT Connectors in Heavy Equipment Applications
New solutions which combine the capabilities of M12 and DT connectors will be needed as OEMs continue integrating advanced technologies into their equipment.
Electrification
Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases
Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
ABI Research Forecasts Smart Manufacturing and Simulation to be Top Trends in 2021
ABI Research sees additive manufacturing, simulation and smart manufacturing making a bigger impact in the industrial and manufacturing markets in 2021.
Emissions
Daimler Trucks North America Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production by 2025
The company plans to incorporate carbon dioxide-neutral production at all of its truck manufacturing plants by 2025.
Engines
Rolls-Royce MTU Aiken Manufacturing Facility Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
The facility started as an assembly plant for two product lines and has continually expanded in size and scope over the past decade.
Manufacturing
ASV to Increase Production Capacity by 30%
ASV will increase production capacity at its Grand Rapids, MN, facility due to strong industry demand for its compact machines.
Manufacturing
AEM Says Equipment Manufacturers Ready to Work with Biden Administration
AEM President Dennis Slater said in a letter to President-elect Biden the association encouraged by the steps that the incoming administration has begun to outline.
Clamps, Clips, Fasteners
Optimas Offering Full Suite of Fastener Manufacturing Services to OEMs
The company plans to deliver rapid prototyping and full-scale production from a single-source directly to OEM customers.
Connectors
Canfield Connectors Invests in M12 Production Techonology
Canfield’s manufacturing investments include dedicated engineering time and allocation of plant resources.
Market Analysis
Increasing Number of Metalformers Predict Decline in Coming Months
According to the latest PMA Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies expect a decline over the next 3 months.
Manufacturing
FPT Employs Industry 4.0 Capabilities to Enhance Manufacturing Productivity
FPT's factory in Turin is utilizing collaborative industrial robots capable of working alongside humans to help them and perform the most tiring and repetitive tasks.
Manufacturing
John Deere to Deploy 5G in Manufacturing Facilities
John Deere has obtained 5G licenses in five counties in Iowa and Illinois as part of an FCC auction for the CBRS 3.5 GHz spectrum.
Tracks & Tires
CAMSO Opens New Manufacturing Facility
The new 140,000-sq.-ft. facility located in Kansas will manufacture tracks for agriculture applications.
Power Systems
Cummins to Open New Fuel Cell Systems Production Facility in Germany
The new facility will enable Cummins to produce a high volume of fuel cell systems for customers and further strengthen its commitment to hydrogen technologies in Europe.
Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing Platform Revenue to Surpass $32 Billion by 2025
ABI Research's new white paper examines the growth of smart manufacturing and highlights 36 transformative technologies for 2021.
Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturers Want Next President to Prioritize Infrastructure Investment
A new AEM survey shows executives from the equipment manufacturing industry want the next President to enact effective fiscal policies, and negotiate fair trade agreements.
Manufacturing
Metalformers Predict Little Change in Economic Activity
PMA’s October report shows that 58% of metalforming companies expect no change in economic activity in the next 3 months.
Manufacturing
AEM Establishes Sustainability Council
The council will help advance member companies’ efforts in addressing issues of sustainability and provide a framework for best practices and innovation.
Engines
Cummins Making Additional Investments at Seymour Engine Plant
Investments over the next several years will bring in new manufacturing capabilities and prepare for the addition of a new global engine platform to be launched in 2024.
Emissions
SSAB Climate Goals Approved by Science Based Targets Initiative
The approval means SSAB's emissions reduction objective is scientifically based and in line with the Paris Agreement.
Electronics
Liebherr Components Now Offering Electronic Manufacturing Services
New investments at the manufacturing site in Lindau enable the company to offer a variety of services.
Manufacturing
DOD Funding Development of Cobalt-Free Hardmetal Additive Manufacturing Process
The award will fund development of an Additive Manufacturing process capable of manufacturing Cobalt-free hardmetals into complex, net or near-net shaped parts without tooling.
Engines
New DEUTZ Assembly Line Improves Engine Production Efficiency and Quality
The new assembly line is designed to optimize the flow of materials and minimize process risks during the manufacture of engines.
Industry News
Equipped to Vote Campaign Puts Focus on Rural America
The AEM campaign will spend October highlighting the policies that are critical to the long-term economic growth of rural America.
Manufacturing
AEM Endorses Bills Recognizing Contribution of Manufacturing to U.S. Economy
One of the bills AEM supports, H.R. 2900, would create a U.S. Chief Manufacturing Officer who will be responsible for coordinating manufacturing-related policies and activities across federal agencies.
Manufacturing
Mack Trucks Completes Major Renovation of Lehigh Valley Operations
Several upgrades were made to the facility’s infrastructure, equipment, systems and processes to create a modernized Lean Manufacturing environment.
Engines
IEA Expands Manufacturing Capabilities for Heat Exchangers
Installation of an aluminum brazing furnace will help optimize IEA's supply chain and its ability to design and produce products faster.
Manufacturing
Record Number of Robots in U.S. and U.K. Factories
The International Federation of Robotics have released a new report indicating use of industrial robots continues to increase in the United States and United Kingdom.
Software
KISSsoft Introduces Design/Manufacturing Closed-Loop Software for Cylindrical Gears
The evaluation software helps to ensure an optimized manufacturing process for cylindrical gears.
Manufacturing
PMA September 2020 Business Conditions Report Shows Improvement
PMA’s September report shows that 40% of metal forming companies predict an improvement in economic activity during the next 3 months.
Tires & Wheels
GKN Wheels Achieves Manufacturing Targets at New Telford Facility
GKN has completely rebuilt its manufacturing facility which is now producing three times as many wheels as its old plant.
On-Highway
Mack Trucks Begins Full Production of Mack MD Series
The medium-duty trucks are now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations facility in Virginia.
