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Net-Zero Vehicle Emissions Reachable by 2050, Says BNEF Report

Jul 04, 2023

A stronger push is still needed with heavy trucks, in particular, which are lagging behind in the race to net zero.

3D Printing Still Ascendant, According to Hubs Report

Jun 28, 2023

More engineers are using 3D printing more frequently and for higher-volume orders, as it continues to evolve into a truly industrial manufacturing technology.

Quality Takes Back Seat to Innovation, Says J.D. Power Automotive Report

Jun 27, 2023

The automotive industry is facing an unprecedented range of customer complaints related to quality, and technology is often the culprit.

Talent Talk: A Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Plastics Industry

Jun 26, 2023

Reshoring and infrastructure investment, among other factors, may supercharge US manufacturing growth starting as soon as the end of this year.

Manufacturers Lean into Automation, AI to Fill Skilled Worker Gap, Survey Says

Jun 21, 2023

In a poll of hundreds of US manufacturers, 85% said they have adopted or plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity.

7 Medtech Trends That You Need to Know About

Jun 19, 2023

MD+DI's Editor-in-Chief, Omar Ford revealed seven of the hottest trends occurring in the medical device industry during MD&M East.

Have No Car, Will Travel: Gen Z Consumers Upend Mobility Market

Jun 12, 2023

McKinsey study reveals Europe’s Gen Z cohort is more likely to use sustainable and shared modes of mobility.

Talent Talk: The Coming Manufacturing Gold Rush

Jun 12, 2023

Domestic manufacturing may experience a renaissance, according to global consultancy McKinsey & Co.

We Need to Talk About China, Again

Jun 10, 2023

China’s self-sufficiency level in polyethylene will probably reach 70% this year; for polypropylene, it’s well over 90%. “Everyone who currently relies on exports to China is wondering what happens next,” writes industry expert Paul Hodges.

Tools You Can Use Now to Supercharge Production Efficiency

Jun 06, 2023

From open AI to tried-and-true methodologies like MRP/ERP systems, these tools can help manufacturers of all sizes rapidly adapt to change and thrive.