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Boosting Equipment Productivity with Access and Position Control Technology and Hardware
Latches, locks and entry door hardware designed for gloved hands improves the operator experience and assists autonomous functionality.
Manufacturing
Five Key Considerations for OEMs When Selecting Fasteners
Manufacturing
New BM 2200/65 Large Planer
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Next Generation Design for Heavy Equipment
May 18, 2022
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Takeuchi To Open its First North American Manufacturing Facility
Materials
U.S. Reaches Deal on Steel Tariffs with Japan
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Caterpillar Unveils the C13D Engine at CONEXPO
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Automated Systems
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Manufacturing
U.S. Legislators Pass America COMPETES Act to Improve Supply Chains
The legislation includes funding for domestic production of semiconductors as well as enhancements to manufacturing facilities.
Manufacturing
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders up 14% in November 2021
The off-road equipment sector helped drive an increase in manufacturing technology orders reports the Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Manufacturing
Hyundai Construction Equipment Expanding Production Capacity 50%
The company is investing $170 million in its Ulsan factory to increase production capacity by 50% and simplify its manufacturing processes for increased efficiency.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Top 5 Equipment Manufacturing Trends for 2022
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers analyzes the top trends expected to impact heavy equipment manufacturers in 2022 and beyond.
Market Analysis
Consumer Demand Remains High, Supply Chain Improves Slightly in November
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in November, with the overall economy achieving an 18th consecutive month of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Manufacturing
Metalformers Continue to Experience Supply Shortages and Other Challenges
PMA's November Business Conditions Report shows member activity is strong but challenges with sourcing raw materials continue to plague many.
Manufacturing
Metalformers Continue to Experience Supply Shortages and Other Challenges
PMA's November Business Conditions Report shows member activity is strong but challenges with sourcing raw materials continue to plague many.
Manufacturing
Supply Chain and Other Challenges Continue to Plague Metalforming Companies
PMA's October business conditions report shows 25% of metalforming companies are predicting a drop in economic activity in the next 3 months.
Manufacturing
Work Truck Shortages Likely to Linger
Supply chain challenges continue to restrict truck availability, and are expected to continue well into 2022 which will impact work truck availability.
Manufacturing
Metalforming Companies Face Challenges with Supply and Worker Shortages
PMA’s September report shows that only 26% of metalforming companies forecast an increase in economic activity in the next 3 months as challenges continue with raw materials and worker shortages.
Manufacturing
CNH Temporarily Shuts Down Manufacturing Sites in Europe
Ongoing supply chain disruptions have prompted to the company to temporarily close several of its manufacturing facilities.
Materials
Volvo Group Launches World’s First Vehicle Made with Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo has unveiled a load carrier for use in mining and quarrying made from SSAB's fossil-free steel, and has plans to produce more such vehicles in 2022.
Market Analysis
Tariff Discussions Need to Continue Says Equipment Manufacturing Industry
Statements from AEM leadership show industry support to continue the effort to find a mutually beneficial solution to currently enacted tariffs.
Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturers Express Frustration with Lack of Progress on Infrastructure Bill
AEM's Kip Eideberg says pass of infrastructure bill could greatly benefit the 2.8 million men and women working in the equipment manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing
Volta Trucks Confirms Manufacturing Partner for Volta Zero Electric Truck
Steyr Automotive will manufacture the Volta Zero, bringing with it decades of commercial vehicle manufacturing experience.
Manufacturing
Lead Times Negatively Impacting Outlook for Metalforming Companies
The August 2021 Precision Metalforming Association Business Conditions Report shows 64% of survey respondents reported longer lead times, an increase from July.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Economic Index Continues to Expand, Down Slightly in July
Manufacturers grapple with growing backlog, contracting inventories, while report indicates customer inventories too low. Meanwhile, manufacturing prices increasing and exports/imports continue to grow.
Market Analysis
Infrastructure Investment Holds Key to 100,000+ Equipment Manufacturing Jobs
New data shows infrastructure investment could substantially boost U.S. manufacturing job growth before the end of President Biden’s first term.
Industry News
AEM Hosting Second-Annual Workforce Solutions Summit
The one-day virtual summit will provide research-based solutions to organizations looking to recruit, train and retain employees.
Market Analysis
Manufacturing Continues to Grow for 13th Month
New orders and production are increasing, while employment is contracting, according to the ISM PMI Manufacturing report for June.
Manufacturing
Supply Challenges Continue to Impact Metalformers’ Outlook
PMA's June 2021 Business Conditions report shows 66% of metalformers are experiencing increased lead times which is impacting their businesses.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers Report Longest Supplier Lead Time Since 1987
The economy continues to expand, increasing production demand, while manufacturers face supply and workforce shortages.
Manufacturing
Growing Concern About Lead Times Dampens Metalformers’ Outlook
PMA's May 2021 Business Conditions Report shows 71% of respondents indicated a rise in lead times from the previous month due to challenges finding raw materials.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Index Remains Historically High for April
Raw materials and workers remain in short supply according to an April 2021 economic report for the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing
PMA April Business Conditions Report Shows Metalformers Optimistic but Lead Times Continue to Increase
The April 2021 report shows that 56% of metalforming companies forecast an improvement in economic activity, though increased lead times for steel and other materials pose challenges.
Manufacturing
The Evolving Landscape of EV Manufacturing
Pailton Engineering evaluates the implementation of microfactories versus gigafactories for electric vehicle manufacturing.
Materials
Volvo and SSAB Collaborating on Vehicles Made from Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo will begin creating concept vehicles and components with steel made by SSAB using hydrogen.
Market Analysis
Manufacturing Economic Index Reaches Highest Number in 38 Years
The Institute for Supply Management reports the manufacturing sector grew in March 2021 and the overall economy experienced its 10th consecutive month of growth.
Manufacturing
AEM Voices Industry Support for New Manufacturing and R&D Legislation
AEM says equipment manufacturers support new legislation which aims to improve U.S. manufacturing and innovation.
Market Analysis
Equipment Manufacturers Optimistic About Sales in 2021
A new AEM survey finds 88% of equipment manufacturers have a more positive outlook for 2021 as customer demand has increased.
