Some manufacturing businesses are making the decision to produce COVID-related items such as PPE. This is a great move for companies that are able to make the switch, but it all comes down to the transition. If you are thinking about this change here are a few things you should know. 1. Adaptability is key Obviously a major change like this involves adaptability in a lot of capacities, starting with the people. From the top down,...

Times of trouble and hardship can also present tremendous opportunity. American manufacturing is going through a lot of changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in relation to how we work with other countries. Right now is a fantastic time to support manufacturing in the United States. Here are a few things that can be done! 1. Bring more manufacturing back to the US There are plenty of pros and cons to bringing manufacturing...

Prioritizing the mental health of your employees is always important. However, it seems to be especially vital during this pandemic. The ways that companies support their employees may need to adjust during this time. Here are a few things you can do for your staff's mental health during COVID-19. Communicate Company communication these days is more important than ever. One common mistake is waiting to update until something...

Have you or your coworkers started working from home yet? Depending on your role, this may or may not be possible. For many, it's at least possible to work from home part of the time. For those that do need to start working from home right now, a little preparation goes a long way. Here are two ways you can prepare to work from home. 1. Make a list What are your responsibilities? What needs to be done? Getting all your thoughts...

The novel coronavirus is causing changes all throughout manufacturing. Whether you are temporarily closing, adjusting things a little, or making drastic changes, these days there's one thing everyone should definitely be doing - preparing for what's next. It's most likely not going to be as easy as opening everything back up and returning back to normal operations. Transitioning back to your pre-virus state will take careful...

The manufacturing industry is playing a huge role in the fight against coronavirus. This global pandemic is causing businesses to adapt quickly to fill demand and do their part to help. Here are two ways that advanced manufacturing is making that possible! 1. 3D Printing The current situation really demonstrates the power and the benefits of 3D printing. One of the main benefits of 3D printing is its versatility! That is evident...

妈nufacturing is a great field, but as with any business it comes with its challenges. What challenges and struggles have you been facing lately? Do you feel like you're the only one facing them? You might have more in common with other manufacturers than you think. Here are two challenges for manufacturers today. 1. Technology It's probably not a surprise that technology is a challenge across the board. Changes are happening rapidly...

Some parts of the country are showing signs that manufacturing is on the rebound. This could mean that the recent recession in US manufacturing is taking a turn toward the positive. Here's what we know. Last year The manufacturing industry showed a contraction for the later part of 2019. This could have been due to many reasons - including the trade war with China and the world's economy slowing down. Some worried that this could be...

Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly popular. Why is that? For starters, because it's versatile and can work for so many different types of manufacturing companies. That is not the only reason! Here are three reasons why more and more businesses are utilizing additive manufacturing. 1. Reducing physical inventory Instead of one machine per-part, 3D printers can use a vast inventory to print many different items. This...

The new outbreak of Coronavirus could cause more than just global health impacts. It could actually affect economics and manufacturing around the world. Here are a few reasons why. Factory Shutdowns Manufacturing between North America and China is very connected. Factory shutdowns there could undoubtedly impact manufacturing here. These factories could be shutting down or slowing down for a variety of reasons. One could be that due...