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3M to Triple Monthly US Production of N95 Masks

May 11, 2020

MAPLEWOOD, MN —3M plans to triple its monthly domestic production of N95 masks after winning a pair of contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense worth more than $200 million.

Duro-Last Retools Manufacturing to Produce PPE

April 2, 2020

SAGINAW, MI — Duro-Last Inc. will fabricate and manufacture isolation gowns and face masks at its various U.S. manufacturing plants.

Dukane Recognized for Mask Manufacturing Contributions

April 2, 2020

ST. CHARLES, IL — Dukane, a leader in plastic welding, was recognized by the U.S. Embassy in Czech Republic for their efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has also been designated a critical manufacturer.

Steelcase to Supply Personal Protective Equipment to Healthcare Workers

March 30, 2020

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Steelcase joins a collaborative effort to rapidly design, manufacture and deploy healthcare resources at scale.

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Fiat Chrysler Expands Relief Action Programs

March 27, 2020

AUBURN HILLS, MI — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is expanding its program of measures to support the coronavirus relief efforts.

HP Offers 3D Printing to Increase Production of Critical Devices

March 25, 2020

PALO ALTO, CA — HP Inc. and its global digital manufacturing community are mobilizing 3D printing teams, technology, experience and production capacity to help deliver critical parts in medical facilities treating patients with COVID-19.

Ford Working With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Production of Respirators and Ventilators

March 24, 2020

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Co. is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of medical equipment and supplies.

N95 Mask Manufacturing to Add 500 New Jobs in RI

March 24, 2020

SMITHFIELD, RI — The expansion of N95 face mask manufacturing by Honeywell at its facility here is on track to create more than 500 new jobs.

Supreme Court: Manufactures Must Pay Workers for Prep Time

March 29, 2016

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a decision March 23 that Tyson pork processing workers must be paid for the time they spend putting on their protective material and cleaning their equipment.

How Cobots Can Be Leveraged in the COVID-19 Age

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on all industries, with manufacturing being hit particularly hard. As the industry restarts operations following shutdown, leaders struggle to create the “new normal.” Experts cite automation and technology as two key factors in helping companies succeed going forward. Leading the automation pack are collaborative robots or “cobots” – robots that are safe, easy to program and cost-effective.

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