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ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report: Capital Spending to Increase

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

Spurred by tax cuts and economic growth, manufacturers will continue to invest in their assembly operations.
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John Sprovieri
December 6, 2018
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The past year brought blockbuster headlines for U.S. manufacturing. Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn unveiled plans to build a $10 billion assembly plant in Wisconsin that would make liquid-crystal display panels and employ as many as 13,000 people.
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State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever
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Austin Weber
July 9, 2018
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Increasing demand for smart devices and embedded intelligence is driving manufacturers in a variety of industries to invest in new production tools and technologies. Additive manufacturing, advanced sensors, augmented reality, cloud-based computing, collaborative robots and digital twins are just a few of the many trends transforming factory floors today.


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Special Report: State of the Profession Report 2017

Special Report: State of the Profession Report 2017

Digital tools and smart technologies spark a new era in manufacturing.
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Austin Weber
July 5, 2017
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The era of digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and smart factories is here. It promises to improve productivity, drive operating efficiencies and transform the way many types of products are mass-produced. Benefits include optimized efficiency and reduced assembly line errors.


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Manufacturing Execs Predict Growth for 2017

May 23, 2017
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TEMPE, AZ—U.S. manufacturing and services executives expect to see increased revenue, hiring and capital spending in 2017, reflecting confidence in the economy, according to a survey released May 22 by the Institute for Supply Management.
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Output at US Manufacturers Rises for Sixth Consecutive Month

March 22, 2017
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WASHINGTON—Output at U.S. manufacturers rose in February for a sixth consecutive month, underscoring a sustained rebound in the industry. The 0.5 percent gain at factories, which make up 75 percent of overall industrial output, matched the prior month’s advance, marking the best back-to-back performance in three years, according to the Federal Reserve.
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US Manufacturing Growth Expected in 2017

January 2, 2017
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TEMPE, AZ—U.S. manufacturing and services firms expect to see rising revenues and profits next year, amid a stronger economy and only modest increases in costs, according to the Institute of Supply Management. The ISM semiannual economic forecast also showed that companies expect a small increase in employment across both sectors, after a contraction in 2016.
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