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Chrysler has turned an old NASCAR trailer into a mobile classroom to teach its lean manufacturing philosophy.

Mary Barra is the first engineer to take the helm at GM in several decades.

Without much fanfare, an old faithful friend of many aspiring young engineers recently turned 100—the humble Erector Set.

The 2nd annual Manufacturing Day was held nationwide last Friday. Hundreds of manufacturers opened their doors to students to give them a glimpse into the world of 21st century production processes.

What will factories look like 100 years from now when the bicentennial of the moving assembly line is celebrated? Will people still be involved in the production process?

The late Eiji Toyoda was a giant in the world of lean manufacturing and quality control.

Despite all the recent hype and hoopla, does 3D printing have a future in mainstream manufacturing?

Did you like taking things apart when you were younger? Did this inspire you to become an engineer or pursue a career in manufacturing? Do you still like taking stuff apart today?

Color affects mood and perception. It’s amazing how a slight change in color can alter the look and feel of a room. I found this out first-hand recently after doing a little painting at home. Whenever I step into an assembly plant, I always try to take a quick look at the color of its floor, walls and equipment. Usually, it’s nothing to get too excited about.

Today, the plant where BMW assembles the Mini is celebrating its 100th birthday. The first motor car to emerge from the factory in Oxford, England, on March 28, 1913, was a Bullnose Morris Oxford.