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Big 3 Explore Aluminum Wiring Pros and Cons

May 25, 2012

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The North American auto industry is beginning to convert to aluminum wiring, as engineers focus on cutting costs and reducing vehicle weight.
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Do Reality TV and Manufacturing Mix?

May 22, 2012

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During our 2nd annual Tech ManufactureXPO online trade show, which was held earlier this month, Jack McDougle, outlined some of the key challenges facing American manufacturers today during his keynote presentation.

Is Reshoring Near the 'Tipping Point'?

March 26, 2012

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Improving U.S. competitiveness and rising costs in China will put the U.S. in a strong position within three years to add up to 1 million manufacturing jobs in seven industries.

A Down-to-Earth Ergonomic Solution

March 15, 2012

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Engineers from GM and NASA have developed a new glove that can reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.

Learning About Manufacturing Can Be Fun

February 16, 2012

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Chrysler is using slot cars to teach its employees about lean manufacturing.

Will Motorized Shoes Become Fashionable on the Plant Floor?

January 30, 2012

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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.

A Classy Way to Honor Veterans

November 11, 2011

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The 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year honors veterans with state-of-the-art technology. It recently installed a large digital photo frame in its atrium.
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Happy Birthday, Chevy

November 01, 2011

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As Chevrolet celebrates its centennial this week, much of the hoopla is focusing on its unique contribution to pop culture. But, Chevy also deserves recognition for its manufacturing heritage.
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To Infinity and Beyond . . . Via the Assembly Line

September 23, 2011

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The Spaceship Co. just opened a "factory for the final frontier" in California’s Mohave Desert.
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Is the South the Best Spot for New Assembly Plants?

August 24, 2011

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Despite conventional wisdom that the South is the "best" place for manufacturing in the United States, the Northeast and West appear to be more cost-efficient locations.
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AssemTech Inc. is a busy and growing harness assembly shop in West Chicago, IL. The company has a 12,000-square-foot assembly area and employs 20 full-time harness assemblers - far cry from its early days back in 1986, when founder Chuck Hall and various family members assembled harnesses in his garage.

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In December, the nonpartisan Council on Competitiveness issued a landmark report, Make: An American Manufacturing Movement, that provides dozens of recommendations for addressing the many challenges facing U.S. manufacturers. In this podcast, Jack McDougle, the council’s senior vice president for manufacturing, discusses the council’s vision for reviving U.S. manufacturing. Check out this sneak preview of McDougle’s May 2 keynote address to start Tech ManufactureXPO.

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