Not all ergonomic risk factors are job-related. Some are known as personal risk factors. These include age, gender, tobacco use, medication and previous injuries.

Virginia college and companies team up to train the next generation of highly skilled manufacturing workers.

Numerous smart phone apps are available to make engineers' lives easier. Here are a few.

Pneumatic grippers or mechatronic grippers? That is the question.

Recently, I joined nearly 100 other members of the manufacturing community at a 3D printing open house. Many manufacturers use 3D printing because it lets them revise a prototype many times before investing in mass production. I also learned about several other key benefits of 3D printing.

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.

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well at conveyor supplier Dorner Manufacturing.

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

The 2013 June Assembly includes a cover story about new trends in electric tools, and articles about joining sheet metal techniques, ultrasonic welding, and ergonomic workplaces. Check it out today!