As a rubber and plastic manufacturer, we see that in manufacturing, it seems that the human-factor is disappearing when you look from the outside. It is easy to make that assumption when you think about all the machines, software, and automation that is currently there, as well as the innovation that is ongoing. However, there is […]

Supply chains must be efficient to be successful, which is why innovative ideas are always hitting them. Processes are refined, added to, taken away from, and improved over time. Each improvement takes effort, creative ideas, money, and time. As digital technology improves, and automation becomes more common, changes have happened more frequently. The biggest advancement […]

Virtual reality is more than just a fun way to play video games. This technology is becoming more prominent across multiple industries, especially in product design and manufacturing. It is helping to create better products in less time and with less money. Less Time In a traditional form of production, manufacturing companies go through several […]

Manufacturing is an industry with unique safety risks because of the work involved. In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Health and Safety Act (or OSHA) help reduce hazards in the workplace for employers and employees. With safety management, there is a focus to put proper protocols in place and everyone takes preventative measures, workplaces injuries […]

The manufacturing world has had a lot of innovative changes in the last two decades, but none are bigger than the advances in artificial intelligence companies are seeing now. Artificial intelligence is defined as “human intelligence exhibited by machines”. When businesses apply it to their systems, it helps optimize their processes and bring on new […]

Joining in the worldwide effort to improve air quality for everyone, the largest port complex in the United States has set a goal to make a difference. The twin ports, located in Los Angeles and Long Beach, cover more than 23 square miles of land and water and produce most of Southern California’s air pollution. […]

The introduction of 3D printing has changed the manufacturing industry. While it is still in the early stages, it is expected that this form of manufacturing will continue to evolve and change much more. In the short amount of time 3D printing has been around, there have been remarkable improvements in the manufacturing industry in […]

Manufacturing is a giant industry with a hand in almost every business sector. While many people will rank the top ten companies in each category, the real manufacturing leaders are spread across different industries. Here are the top 10 manufacturing companies, by revenue, from around the globe. 10. BASF. As the largest chemical producer in […]