Bill Koenig

Additive manufacturing was boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic but faces additional issues to increasing AM in manufacturing.

The head of 3D printing company Stratasys Ltd. today expressed optimism about his industry’s long-term prospects.

Manufacturers added a modest 13,000 jobs last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Manufacturers are looking to boost use of automation, according to a report by Ericsson released today. However, the report cautioned that may be easier said than done.

U.S. manufacturing added 26,000 jobs in September, paced by fabricated metal products and machinery, according to a breakdown by industry issued today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Machine tool orders jumped in June as the industry enjoyed increases across various sectors.

The names change. So do the industries. But the mystique of the all-knowing CEO endures.

Manufacturing added 15,000 jobs in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today. But the manufacturing employment picture was mixed.

New wire EDM models offer improved accuracy, faster cycle times and better finishes. They’re also getting easier to use. Makers of EDMs have stepped up their offerings, improving accuracy, speeding cycle times and producing better finishes.

Manufacturing employment rose in May, receiving a major boost from motor vehicles and parts where people returned to work after temporary layoffs.