Joe Kuhn unpacks a real plant failure to highlight deeper issues in technician training and plant leadership.

The manufacturing sector is being transformed by automation, trade dynamics, and a rapidly evolving regulatory climate.

In this industry roundup, we bring together the latest people moves, partnerships, and projects.

Jeff Shiver says that KPIs may look impressive, but only a floor-level audit reveals whether true reliability is being achieved.

Industrial careers are attracting mid-career professionals seeking purpose and balance.

Doc Palmer says coordinating maintenance through skilled staffing creates more stable and effective teams than relying solely on rules or procedures.

Schools and manufacturers are collaborating to provide real-world experiences that help students transition smoothly from academic settings to high-demand manufacturing jobs. ...

Manufacturing leaders are rethinking labor, logistics, and long-term planning to stay competitive in a high-stakes environment.

The expansion will support over 60,000 U.S. jobs and produce hundreds of millions of chips daily.

Bonus: Unlocking transformation-driven profits.

In this industry roundup, we explore strategic business decisions that are reshaping production strategies and supply chains.

EASA electric motor experts highlight how improper storage can lead to expensive motor repairs and downtime.

Sheila Kennedy explores how smart technologies are boosting compressor uptime, cutting maintenance needs, and improving overall system reliability.

Read the latest industry insight and analysis from ETQ, Forescout, Arelion, and more.

As pressure mounts from both policymakers and global competitors, manufacturers are forced to make fast, often painful decisions.

Bonus: Understanding the economics of reshoring.

Discover why NFPA 70E is the benchmark standard OSHA relies on when investigating arc flash and electrocution incidents.

In this industry roundup, we report on the business decisions driving momentum in manufacturing.

Discover four strategic actions plant professionals can take to strengthen U.S. manufacturing from the shop floor up.

Simplify compliance and boost productivity with enhanced cabinet cooling and reconfigurable safety fencing systems.

As the sole winner of the 2025 Culture Improvement Awards, the company's Concord plant cut mechanical downtime by over 50%, showing measurable progress in maintenance and reliability...

Global uncertainty and domestic policy changes are driving a major shift in how manufacturers approach growth and sustainability.

Bonus: Next-gen safety training

In this industry roundup, we highlight business activity and organizational updates from around the sector.

Manufacturing indicators continue to decline in the uncertainty of tariff talks.

Cut errors and compliance risks with real-time label inspection and servo systems that adapt to complex motion environments.

Companies are navigating a delicate balance between cost-cutting and staying ahead in a changing manufacturing economy.

Bonus: Plant-floor problem solving

In this industry roundup, we share recent business moves and announcements from across the industry.

Political shifts and global competition are reshaping how, where, and why manufacturing gets done.