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The MEP is a program administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The program’s mission is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers.

For engineers and operations managers seeking to improve production performance, selecting the right throughput metrics is critical. This article outlines practical measurement approaches to help monitor, diagnose and improve your manufacturing operations.

A new sheet-metal joining process developed by Tox Pressotechnik reliably secures sheet metal components and prevents displacement in the planar direction.

Blake Maurer of Loopr AI discusses how manufacturers can improve quality inspection by combining human expertise with AI-enabled visual inspection systems.

IKEA turned to automated woodworking equipment company Lehbrink and automated dispensing technology company Robatech to automate adhesive application for its Pax 2.0 wardrobe.

On today's show, Bill Good, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at GE Appliances, shares how the company leverages automation and digitization to optimize efficiency, accelerate production and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains.  

This conversation with Bill Good, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at GE Appliances, explores what it takes to scale advanced manufacturing in the United States — and why speed, talent and technology must evolve together.

Here’s a look at some of the latest leak testing equipment.

From automated screw feeding systems to configurable torque wrenches, this month’s “New and Noteworthy” reflects the continued evolution of fastening technology.

Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation at Freelancer, explains how a NASA-tested, crowdsourced approach to solving technical challenges is now available to manufacturers.