PARMA, Italy—A team of engineers here have harnessed new photonics technology to develop the world's first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface.
PALERMO, Italy—The world's first 3D-printed sailboat was recently unveiled here. It was designed and produced by OCore, a start-up company dedicated to harnessing new manufacturing technologies.
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Engineers at Mazda Motor Corp. here have developed the world's first cold-stamped vehicle body parts made from 1,310-megapascal (MPa) high-strength steel.
AUBURN HILLS, MI—FCA US LLC recently installed intelligent lighting systems at several of its plants in the Detroit area. The smart LEDs are expected to help drive down energy costs by at least 50 percent and improve employee productivity.
NEW YORK—A joint 2018 study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute says that a major skills gap exists in U.S. manufacturing, and that it may leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028, with a potential economic impact of $2.5 trillion.
WASHINGTON—New orders for U.S.-made goods unexpectedly fell in November amid sharp declines in demand for machinery and electrical equipment, government data showed on Monday, suggesting a slowdown in manufacturing as 2018 ended.
FOREST CITY, IA—Winnebago Industries Inc. announced Monday plans to move the manufacturing of its Class A diesel motorhomes here from Junction City, OR.
DEERFIELD, IL—Medical equipment maker Baxter International is expanding its Cleveland, MS, plant, with plans to add 50 to 100 new employees in about two years.
NASHUA, NH—Nashua Community College is running a 10-week microelectronics boot camp, with the goal of helping BAE Systems find skilled talent for its open manufacturing jobs. The noncredit career training program teaches technical skills workers use for military defense or missile guidance.
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