Manufacturing
Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, protecting workers from extreme heat, Elon Musk's laughable solution to Tesla's child labor worries, and the outlook for green hydrogen
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It’s Time Manufacturers Get Serious About Protecting Their IP
Drawn to China by cost savings for years, many manufacturing leaders are beginning to rethink their presence due to cybersecurity concerns.
GOP Platform: Back To The Carbon Age
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, the GOP platform goes back to the carbon age, Google pares back a data service that offers vital help during natural disasters, and solving Congo’s artisanal cobalt mine problem
One Start-Up’s $20M Boost To Bring Injection Molding Back To The U.S.
3D-printing technology company Mantle aims to lower the cost and automate the process of making metal injection molds.
Will This Czech Company Dominate Desktop 3D Printing In America?
Prusa, one of the most popular 3D printer brands in the world, is setting up a U.S. factory with plans to quickly become America's largest 3D printer maker.
Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, protecting workers from extreme heat, Elon Musk's laughable solution to Tesla's child labor worries, and the outlook for green hydrogen
AI: The Supply Chain Leaders’ Build or Buy Software Dilemma
The promise of AI looms large for the supply chain leader. The question is should the company build or buy? Here we address the conundrum.
Elon Musk’s Laughable Solution To Tesla’s Child Labor Worries
Tesla’s CEO said he would address the company’s challenges with child labor in its supply chain. But his high-tech solution doesn’t cut it.
For Boeing, Buying Spirit Is Only The Start Of Solving Its Problems
Improving the fuselage maker's operations will be a complicated task that takes years. Amid all their other problems, it's not clear Boeing management knows what to do.
Major Court Wins For Big Polluters
In this week’s Current Climate newsletter, major court wins for big polluters, pulling lithium from brine to meet battery demand, and investing in climate tech
Online Training From SolidProfessor Helps Solve The Skilled Worker Shortage
The more than 15,000 online training videos created by SolidProfessor are helping to close the gap industry faces in building the technical design workforce of the future.
Closing The Manufacturing Skills Gap Means Giving Talent A Capital T
New research shows manufacturers can better address the skills gap by developing talent across 4 key dimensions
Moving Beyond The DEI Debate: Manufacturers Are Better With People From All Backgrounds
Manufacturers are actively using strategies to recruit people who have been traditionally shut out of our industry—and creating an environment in which they can thrive.
Making Peace With GenAI As Job Killer
IMF economists say that GenAI is a job killer, but also, a job enhancer. Supply chain leaders must design smarter jobs and train their people to use AI better.
Volkswagen Is Investing Up To $5 Billion In Rivian
A surprise partnership between the young California EV maker and a global auto giant could position both to better compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.
Moving Past Traditional Data Approach Mentalities
AI-driven MRO optimization is a win-win for the entire organization. It can improve procurement and operations and ultimately drive cost savings and profitability.
Legacy Firm Buys Into New American Dream Via Metal 3D Printing Purchase
Legacy U.S. manufacturers like Greene Group Industries are adopting 3D printing technologies in order to reshore and remain competitive.
America’s Clean Energy Jobs Boom: 313,000 New Jobs And Counting
The Inflation Reduction Act is powering a clean energy boom, creating 313,000 new jobs and attracting $360 billion in investment since August 2022.