NAM Moves into Manufacturing Operations and Technology Space with Acquisition
Washington, D.C. – National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons today announced plans to continue the NAM’s ambitious organizational growth with the acquisition of the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC). The MLC is a leader in providing best practices, data and insights to manufacturing companies of all sizes on Manufacturing 4.0, the next wave of technological breakthroughs […]
Less Price Erosion Will Lift MEMS Sensor/Actuator Growth
More intelligent and automated controls and specialized MEMS-built semiconductors will keep ASPs from falling as much as they did in the last 10 years, says O-S-D report. Products built with microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology are forecast to account for 73% of the $9.3 billion semiconductor sensor market in 2018 and about 47% of the projected […]
Saelig Introduces Janz Tec Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Embedded and Panel Computers With Long-term Availability
Compact industrial controllers offer guaranteed production through 2023 Fairport, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc. (www.saelig.com) announces that the proven Raspberry Pi-based industrial computers from Janz Tec AG have now been updated with the new Raspberry Pi 3 B+ module for long-term availability and enhanced specs. The emPC-A/RPI3+ embedded PC and the emVIEW-7/RPI3+ 7″ panel PC both now offer […]
IMTS Chicago Breaks Attendance Records for “Doers and Dreamers”

Yes, ‘Doers and Dreamers’ — that was the theme of this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) and there seemed to be plenty of both at McCormick place on a gorgeous early fall Wednesday in Chicago. EMSNow was there, along with 122,000 other local and international people learning about the latest products and processes for manufacturing.
NAM and Walmart to Open Doors, Open Minds on Manufacturing Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Manufacturing Institute, the social impact arm of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and Walmart are joining forces to educate our youth on 21st-century, modern manufacturing opportunities and inspire and recruit them to become the next generation of manufacturers. As a Gold-Level sponsor of Manufacturing Day, Walmart is providing substantial support for […]