Several new technologies may transform manufacturing, such as graphene, programmable magnets and Super Velcro.

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama challenged Americans to be more innovative. That means developing new materials, new products and new production processes. To tackle that challenge, manufacturing engineers must harness the power of “smart assembly” tools and systems.

If the results of our annual State of the Profession survey are any indication, assemblers are ready for a manufacturing renaissance.

After a dismal 2009, our Top 50 manufacturers are back in the black.

As part of its approach to lean manufacturing, the 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year actively engages in benchmarking exercises with several local manufacturers.

Medical device manufacturer Okay Industries Inc. is building a 63,000-square-foot engineering and manufacturing facility here.

BACE, a manufacturer of heavy duty balers and compactors for use in the recycling and waste management industry, has added 26,000 square feet of space to its assembly plant here to support record growth in 2011.

An economist argues that productivity gains in U.S. manufacturing are illusory.

Daimler Trucks North America will add a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its assembly plant here, creating more than 1,100 new jobs by the end of 2012.

Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management announced today the release of a new Insight Paper, “Workforce Rising: Why U.S. Manufacturing is Poised for a Comeback.”