SMTA Releases New Online Training Course on Design of Experiments
Minneapolis, MN – The SMTA announced that a new 101-level online training course, “DOE 101: Design of Experiments,” is now available in the training section of the SMTA website. Design of Experiments (DOE) is a tool that engineers can use to efficiently identify interactions between process factors to save time and materials, with the minimum amount […]
Survey Finds 32% of Discrete and Process Manufacturers are Implementing XR Technologies into Their Operations
According to a recent State of Technology in Manufacturing survey conducted by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Extended Reality (XR) technologies like smart glasses and VR headsets are in a similar stage and outlook to digital twins, machine vision, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced devices among industrial and manufacturing operators. Of over 460 respondents across roles […]
U.S. Manufacturing jobs now exceed pre-pandemic levels
For the first time since the 1970s the manufacturing industry has recovered all the jobs lost during a recession, per an analysis of government data out from the Economic Innovation Group, a centrist think tank. SOURCE: Axios Business
EMSNow Executive Spotlight: Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft, Inc.
To truly modernize American manufacturing, leaders like Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft, Inc., say it’s time to address the root issues: attracting a diverse, younger workforce and breaking down cultural barriers. EMSNOW caught up with Karla Trotman, author of ‘Dark, Dirty and Dangerous: Building the Vibrant Future of Manufacturing’ to learn about her experiences championing manufacturing jobs.