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Engineers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving both speed and quality while reducing waste.

A poll asked Koreans what they would prefer to be: an automotive assembler with a high school degree earning a good salary or an office worker with a liberal arts degree earning less. Some 76 percent chose the automotive job.

We offer some New Year’s resolutions for manufacturers. What are yours?

On Oct. 1, longshoremen went on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years. The main sticking point was, of course, money. Also high on the list of issues is the use of automation in the ports and its impact on jobs.

While most EVs are designed to handle inclement weather, flooding poses unique challenges that can lead to battery failures and even safety hazards.

A new R&D initiative hopes to improve the dexterity of machines and enhance human-robot interaction.

The rapid economic recovery, the tight labor market, and high inflation have shifted power to workers who are organized. 

Rethink’s new portfolio seems more mature, straightforward and targeted at manufacturers.

An innovative 3D printing method streamlines multimaterial manufacturing.

As employers look to close skills gaps and hire talent that meets the needs of today’s businesses, educators and employers have an opportunity to further align and develop learning programs focused on employability.