Assembly lines should be arranged to optimize flow and minimize waste.

Farm tractors haven’t changed much since diesel engines started replacing steam power 100 years ago.

Composites are an attractive alternative to metal for automotive and aerospace manufacturers.

Engineers make several common mistakes with assembly applications that involve small screws.

It’s a Small World” is one of the most popular attractions at Disneyland and Disney World. The same phrase also applies to the manufacturing world these days.

In the future, plant managers may want to invest in motorized shoes. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, an entrepreneur unveiled battery-powered skates that strap onto shoes.

New devices are smaller and more complex than ever.

Manufacturers must rethink the way they cut, strip and crimp high-voltage cable.

College is a great time to experiment. That’s exactly what the Medical Devices Center (MDC) at the University of Minnesota encourages students to do. The 4,000-square-foot facility promotes interdisciplinary medical device development, including needs assessment, creative brainstorming, prototyping and testing.