Help Wanted: Evaluating Labor Shortages in Manufacturing
By Maria D. Tito1, Economist, Federal Reserve Board of Governors According to the latest data from the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), the number of job openings in manufacturing decreased in December, while the number of hires moved up. With a gap between job openings and hires–traditionally viewed as a measure […]
The Importance of Impression Management
Despite global uncertainty, walls being built, and global alliances being strained, manufacturing in the US is strong and with it come job opportunities. While it’s debatable why hiring in the technology and manufacturing industry is strong, there’s no debate on how strong the market actually is.
Thermoplastics for Managing Heat Properly
Cologne – Demand for thermally conductive thermoplastics is growing in many industries. This particularly applies to the automotive industry, the electrical and electronics industry, and lighting technology. One reason for this is the miniaturization of electrical and electronic components, which results in more heat being generated inside devices. In addition, many manufacturers want to take advantage […]
Integrating functional electronics, lighting and touch controls inside of thin 3D injection molded plastics.
The electronic design process will be defined anew with the IMSE technology from TactoTek™. With this 3D technology, developers can get rid of mechanical buttons and switches, complex multi-part electronics assemblies and replace them with one piece solutions that are thin, light, beautiful, and strong, without compromising functionality. In addition to simplifying electronics integration and […]
TopLine PID Vibration Damping Technology was a Hit at APEX; But TopLine’s Kid Needs a Name
Irvine California, USA – TopLine’s 21st time exhibiting at the IPC/APEX Expo, this time in San Diego, California, marked the roll-out of the company’s new patented Particle Impact Dampers (PID) technology, which was well-received by attendees who have been looking for a way to mitigate or curb the harmful effects of random vibration in electronic components and […]