Did Trump’s Solar Tariffs Just Launch a US Manufacturing Renaissance?
President Trump has promised to bring manufacturing jobs back into the US, but his recent solar tariff may be doing the opposite. In an article from Green Tech Media, author Julia Pyper writes, “The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) calculates the trade remedies will trigger 23,000 job losses this year alone across the broader solar […]
Technology is Changing the Manufacturing Workforce
The future of manufacturing calls for more skilled workers and less manual labor. Thanks to advanced technology, more manufacturing firms are searching the market for those workers who can use the latest technology. In an article from Design News, author Rob Spiegel writes, “The push to bring more skilled workers into the plant has caused […]
Improving Manufacturing Operations Through Video Training & Communications
Modern manufacturing is evolving to meet higher standards than ever before. In an article from Manufacturing Business Technology, author Steve Rozillis writes, “Today’s manufacturers are in a state of constant evolution, challenged to meet demanding standards without slowing for even a second. It’s an environment that relies on eyesight and expertise as much as raw […]
Manufacturing in Growth and Transition
Manufacturing output in the United States is at the highest level it has even been. However, it still feels like the industry is lagging. Why is this? In an article from Industry Week, author Michael Hicks writes, “As the world economy dipped in 2015 and 2016, so too did U.S. industrial production. We are back […]
Tax Bill Includes an Incentive for U.S. Companies to Invest in Foreign Manufacturing
The new tax bill was aimed towards moving manufacturing back into the U.S., but some parts of the bill might lead investors to first consider overseas manufacturing. In an article from CNBC, author Patti Domm writes, “The new tax bill was supposed to put America first as a destination for manufacturing, but one unintended consequence […]
Industry 4.0 Set To Transform Industrial Production
Industry 4.0, the current trend of data exchanges in manufacturing and technology, is expected to transform industrial production, according to new research. In an article from SHD Logistics, author David Tran writes, “From cost reduction to increased agility and revenues, total digitisation of the manufacturing process, Industry 4.0, is expected to enable internal improvements and […]
Technology Plays Role In Manufacturing Skills Gap
Are automated systems to blame for the current skills gap in the manufacturing industry? For workers in the industry, it is time to add value and expertise to your resume. In an article from Manufacturing Business Technology, authors Michael Gretczko and Ina Gantcheva write, “Employers want to help their workers develop new skills, but […]
How the House Tax Bill Would Impact Wind, Solar, Electric Vehicles and Utilities
The tax reform bill unveiled last week may pose a major threat to renewable energy. How severely will the energy industry be impacted by the new tax code? In an article from Green Tech Media, author Lacey Johnson writes, “Wind and electric vehicles stand to lose the most. Lawmakers are looking to slash tax credits […]