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.