Author: Fastener News Desk

The Advantages of Creating a Flexible Workforce

The Advantages of Creating a Flexible Workforce

Posted by | Aug 21, 2017 | , |

The economic downturn in 2008, which began with the bursting of an 8 trillion dollar housing bubble, had a substantial impact on the job market. In 2008 and 2009, the U.S. labor market lost 8.4 million jobs, or 6.1% of all payroll employment, producing by far the largest labor contraction of any recession since the Great Depression. During this period, businesses from a variety of different industries recorded significant job losses: Hewlett-Packard – 47,540 jobs General Motors – 107,357 jobs Citigroup – 73,056 jobs Verizon Wireless – 39,000 jobs Pfizer – 31,771 jobs Dow Chemical – 17,530 jobs Although economic recovery from...

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Is Industry 4.0 Driving the Need for Smarter Motion Control Products?

Is Industry 4.0 Driving the Need for Smarter Motion Control Products?

Posted by | Aug 18, 2017 | , |

The collective term Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution, typically described as the computerization of manufacturing—or in other words, the merging of traditional automation with information technology. One of the underlying concepts is modular cyber-physical systems that can collaborate with the operator andcommunicate between themselves in real-time to make autonomous decisions, thereby adapting production processes as needed. When machine builders select their motion control equipment to design the machines of tomorrow, there are several things to consider. Logic control is not enough any more Not so many years ago, machines were controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC),...

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Investing in the next generation: A bottom-up approach to creating better outcomes for children and youth

Investing in the next generation: A bottom-up approach to creating better outcomes for children and youth

Posted by | Aug 18, 2017 | , |

The American dream is built on the promise of upward social mobility. In the middle of the 20th century, rates of upward mobility improved across the socioeconomic spectrum. But over the course of the past 30 years, the vast majority of our population has seen mobility rates stagnate.[1] For too many, the American dream has stalled.    Restoring higher levels of social mobility will be among the most important political, social, and economic challenges of our time. Already, we’ve witnessed how frustration over this stagnation can destabilize our national institutions and divide our society. The longer we wait to address...

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How Modern Manufacturers Can Create Positive Perceptions With the US Public

How Modern Manufacturers Can Create Positive Perceptions With the US Public

Posted by | Aug 18, 2017 | |

  Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute have teamed up to conduct a multi-year research initiative to better understand the US public perception of manufacturing. To this end, an independent research company, on behalf of Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, conducted an online survey of more than 1,000 Americans spread across 50 states, with a demographic representation mirroring that of the actual US...

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How to Sell to Millennial B2B Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

How to Sell to Millennial B2B Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by | Aug 18, 2017 | , |

Make way for a new generation: New research shows that 73% of Millennials are involved in B2B purchasing decisions. But most sales teams are stuck in the past, selling to an outdated buyer and missing out on a huge opportunity. Sales leaders, it’s time for a new awakening. To outperform competition you must engage with the Millennial mindset. So how can you strengthen sales outreach and engagement across the buyer’s lifecycle? – 23% of sales leaders don’t know if their sellers engage with Millennials at all  – Millennial B2B buyers respond to salespeople who evoke feelings of trust, compatibility and connectedness  – Millennial...

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How To Save The Life Of A Tradeshow Sales Lead

How To Save The Life Of A Tradeshow Sales Lead

Posted by | Aug 18, 2017 | , , , |

  Author:  Peter Gillett, CEO, Zuant Since the dawn of marketing, tradeshow and other in-person events have been the largest items in the B2B marketing budget, often exceeding more than 50 percent of the total budget. And yet, have you ever seen an ROI report on tradeshow activity proving this huge investment is paying off? If they exist they are as rare as Beluga caviar. Sadly, most event managers focus on creating great looking booths and coming home with a load of leads at the end of the show. There’s no regard for quality. It’s all about volume because...

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Fastener Show Introduces New DEMO ZONE for Vegas 2017!

Fastener Show Introduces New DEMO ZONE for Vegas 2017!

Posted by | Aug 17, 2017 | |

Released by FastenerShows.com: August 17th, 2017 As the most established fastener show in the United States, we are continuously introducing new top of the line, cutting-edge technology trends to serve as the best educational vehicle to the industry for you. This year, we are introducing our brand new Demo Zone section showcasing some of the best and latest products in the industry. Industry leaders and top exhibitors will demonstrate their product lines including captive, proprietary, standard commodity fasteners, fastening methods and various unique applications. Sample of our DEMO ZONE exhibitors this year will include: Perfect Lock Bolt America Inc....

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The Rise of Complexity in Digital Supply Networks

The Rise of Complexity in Digital Supply Networks

Posted by | Aug 11, 2017 | , |

The move to digital supply networks can be daunting, especially when organizations consider how exactly to implement these solutions into their existing supply chain. With so much information and hype about digital, it can be hard for organizations to know what works for them and what might be a hidden roadblock. However, when the digital transformation is implemented correctly, it can also seamlessly enable an organization’s digital operations. While manufacturing and supply chain-focused professionals consider how they’re going to excel in this age of increased digital complexity, they should also recognize that many of the same supply chain challenges...

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The Five “New Rules” of e-Commerce Fulfillment

The Five “New Rules” of e-Commerce Fulfillment

Posted by | Aug 6, 2017 | , |

The staggering growth of today’s e-Commerce industry has been largely driven by consumer spending. As consumers spend more, their expectations also increase exponentially. But how do we meet the ever-growing needs and expectations of your e-Commerce customers, not to mention, your 3PL? To help you address these needs, 3PL Central has developed “The Five New Rules of e-Commerce Fulfillment.” These rules will provide you the opportunity to cash in on the substantial e-Commerce profits coming in the years ahead and succeed in meeting the goals of your customers. Click Here to Read the Full...

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Future Work Skills 2020

Future Work Skills 2020

Posted by | Aug 5, 2017 | , |

  This report analyzes key drivers that will reshape the landscape of work and identifies key work skills needed in the next 10 years. It does not consider what will be the jobs of the future. Many studies have tried to predict specific job categories and labor requirements. Consistently over the years, however, it has been shown that such predictions are difficult and many of the past predictions have been proven wrong. Rather than focusing on future jobs, this report looks at future work skills—proficiencies and abilities required across different jobs and work...

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2017 and Beyond, the Future of Manufacturing

2017 and Beyond, the Future of Manufacturing

Posted by | Aug 5, 2017 | , |

Futurist Jim Carroll noted in a blog post earlier this year that “while the majority of my audience appreciates a whirlwind ride into the future, there are others who just wish the future would go away… Leaders today must steer their organizations into a fast-paced future—through the shoals of disruption, the emergence of new competitors, technology, automation and other challenges—while understanding that there is a core group that will do little to embrace that change. It’s the Flintstones and the Jetsons, in one workplace!” Carroll has been providing his insights and speaking to organizations about the future for more...

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Dynamism in Retreat: Consequences for Regions, Markets, and Workers

Dynamism in Retreat: Consequences for Regions, Markets, and Workers

Posted by | Aug 4, 2017 | |

  This report adds a number of original findings to existing literature on the state of dynamism in the U.S. economy.  Local, regional, and national economies all depend upon constant economic rebirth to produce progress and well-being. Economic rebirth in turn relies on a cycle of creative destruction in which new ideas, technologies, and industries are constantly—often quite subtly— disrupting and replacing those of the past. When working properly, this cycle ensures an economy evolves rather than calcifies. However, today’s economy is one in which arguably the most vital “creative” force—the birth of new businesses—has fundamentally deteriorated, leaving the...

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Tens Of Thousands More Women And Minorities Are Taking Computer Science

Tens Of Thousands More Women And Minorities Are Taking Computer Science

Posted by | Aug 2, 2017 | |

  NPR Lead Blogger, Education | Anya Kamenetz U.S. high schools got a high-tech update this past school year. Not by federal fiat or by state law, but largely at the hand of independent nonprofits, including one founded by twin brothers less than five years ago. The College Board last fall introduced a new course and exam called AP Computer Science Principles. Eight years in the planning, it was the largest such course launch in history. While the existing AP Computer Science course focuses on the Java programming language, the new course is billed as a creative exploration of real-world...

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Sensing a Disruption in the (Labor) Force

Sensing a Disruption in the (Labor) Force

Posted by | Aug 2, 2017 | , |

Normally, when you think of disruptions in the labor force, you’re thinking in traditional terms like those reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics: employment vs. unemployment, hires vs. separations in the form of layoffs or retirements, etc., and more recently “marginally attached” and “discouraged workers” who are not in the labor force. In the advanced manufacturing technology industry and other high-tech industries like healthcare and computer science, it’s been well documented that we’ve been challenged by the widening gap in our ability to attract skilled workers. The number of people seeking a post-secondary education or workforce training programs...

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NanoSteel Launches 3D Printable Tool Steel

NanoSteel Launches 3D Printable Tool Steel

Posted by | Aug 1, 2017 | , |

New Case-Hardening Steel Designed for Laser Powder Bed Fusion Printed Industrial Die Demonstrates Performance of the BLDRmetal™ L-40 Powder PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Monday, June 19, 2017)—NanoSteel®, the leader in nanostructured steel materials, today announced the launch of its first product for the laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process. BLDRmetal™ L-40 is a case-hardening steel powder that provides high hardness and ductility (case hardness >70HRC, 10%+ core elongation) and prints easily on standard commercial equipment. This alloy provides superior performance to M300 maraging steel and is an alternative to difficult-to-print tool steels such as H13. Expanding the potential use of...

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Greater Focus Needed to Achieve a More Competitive Infrastructure

Greater Focus Needed to Achieve a More Competitive Infrastructure

Posted by | Jul 31, 2017 | |

  Modern economic growth and development depends on high-quality infrastructure. There is no getting around it. However, what, exactly, does that involve? Infrastructure spans a wide range of public and private assets, including highways and bridges, airports, ports and inland waterways, electricity plants and transmission lines, information and telecommunication networks and water and sewage facilities. Such assets are indispensable for facilitating production across various industries—not least of which include agriculture, energy, mining and, in particular, manufacturing. The ability to safely and efficiently move goods from a manufacturing facility to a customer located far away is crucial to the industry’s...

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10 Best Schools for a Supply Chain Education, Class of 2017

10 Best Schools for a Supply Chain Education, Class of 2017

Posted by | Jul 30, 2017 | , |

High school students and their parents alike know that when it comes to picking a college, there’s no such thing as having too much information (or financial aid, but that’s a whole ’nother story). Fortunately, several organizations compile annual or biennial rankings of the top supply chain university programs as a guide to graduating high school seniors (and their parents) who are thinking of pursuing a degree in a supply chain-related field. In the past, Material Handling & Logistics has looked at the rankings as compiled by SCM World, which were based on opinions from supply chain professionals. For...

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Specifying Fasteners

Specifying Fasteners

Posted by | Jul 29, 2017 | , , |

Steve Adkins explores the benefits a fastener expert that can deliver to OEMs and tier suppliers When designing a new project, manufacturers will often focus on how ‘high value’ components can embody their innovation as a business. However, innovation is not restricted by size, and the benefits of specifying correct fasteners are illustrated in a multitude of applications. Weight, cost, ease of installation and product standardization are four key features to consider when specifying fasteners for applications. To gain balance between these factors, manufacturers should partner with a business whose expertise lies in fasteners. Design engineers could be forgiven for overlooking the...

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How B2B Sales Can Benefit from Social Selling

How B2B Sales Can Benefit from Social Selling

Posted by | Jul 28, 2017 | , |

If organizations don’t change their outdated thinking and create effective sales models for today’s digital era, 1 million B2B salespeople will lose their jobs to self-service e-commerce by 2020. The answer to the shift away from reliance on outbound sales could reside in social selling, the strategy of adding social media to the sales professional’s toolbox. With social selling, salespeople use social media platforms to research, prospect, and network by sharing educational content and answering questions. As a result, they’re able to build relationships until prospects are ready to buy. This is different than social media marketing, where a...

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Anderson Manufacturing Launches New Chapter; New Capital Provides for Strategic Growth

Anderson Manufacturing Launches New Chapter; New Capital Provides for Strategic Growth

Posted by | Jul 28, 2017 | , , |

Anderson Manufacturing, Specialty Fastener Manufacturer Eyes Growth in New and Existing Markets BRISTOL, Wis., July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Anderson Manufacturing, a family-owned specialty fastener business for nearly 40 years, is launching a new chapter with its July 17, 2017 acquisition by the principals of Big Shoulders Capital. David Muslin and Todd DiBenedetto, principals of Northbrook, Illinois-based Big Shoulders Capital, have purchased Anderson and reorganized the management team to position the company for strong growth in the specialty and complex cold-formed fastener business.  As an initial step in saving 50 company jobs, they have brought back a long-time executive to...

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The Evolution of an Industry: Drones are Changing Construction Worksites, for Good

The Evolution of an Industry: Drones are Changing Construction Worksites, for Good

Posted by | Jul 27, 2017 | , |

Construction worksites still look a lot like they always have: trucks, hardhats and tool belts haven’t changed a lot in the last couple of years.  But laptops are now almost as ubiquitous as hammers on the site, and the tools available – including drones –are creating a complete evolution in the industry. It’s an evolution whose time has come. A 2016 article in Fortune magazine about drones in construction opened with: “The $8.5 trillion global construction industry isn’t exactly known for its efficiency,” and goes on to outline the billions of dollars that the construction industry loses in waste...

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Alien Technology: How 3D Printing Will Help Colonize Mars

Alien Technology: How 3D Printing Will Help Colonize Mars

Posted by | Jul 27, 2017 | , |

NASA continues to award money to the 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, a $2.5 million competition that requires contestants to design a 3D-printed habitat for deep-space exploration. While many acknowledge it will be some time until a human sets foot on to Mars, it has not stopped innovative minds from trying to find ways to build on the red planet. Space is an extreme environment where resources are scarce, and blasting Earth’s resources into space is expensive. Anyone designing for space must make the tools and materials as minimal as possible, not to mention ensuring that they fit within a rocket....

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Denver’s Project DIY Increases Knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing Careers

Denver’s Project DIY Increases Knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing Careers

Posted by | Jul 26, 2017 | , |

From June 5 – 9, 2017, the Community College of Denver (CCD) Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) hosted their second week-long camp for high school girls, giving them the opportunity to learn hands on about advanced manufacturing, including machining, welding, architecture, and engineering graphics/3D printing. The camp was sponsored by The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Denver Public School’s CareerConnect, and the Soeurs de Coeur Fund. CCD’s Advanced Manufacturing Center is a state-of-the-art 33,280-square-foot facility offering degree and certificate programs in machining and welding. CCD also offers continuing education courses for CNC machinists, welding certifications, and wire EDM training allowing for...

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Career-Focused Schools Use Technology to Help Students Advance

Career-Focused Schools Use Technology to Help Students Advance

Posted by | Jul 26, 2017 | , |

In the past, students in Steve Elza’s automotive classes at William Fremd High School in Palatine, Ill., had to take turns using a diagnostic scanning tool that cost the school up to $8,000. Today, the teens use an inexpensive device that connects via Bluetooth to the ­tablets they all carry. “Today’s cars have 100 or more computers in them,” says Elza. “We have to have computers to work on them.” That’s just one of the ways technology is transforming automotive education at Fremd. When the district deployed tablets, students in career and technical tracks were among the most enthusiastic...

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Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization

Posted by | Jul 25, 2017 | , |

FISHERS, Ind. –  Competition is no longer between companies, but between supply chains.  Manufacturers encounter statements like, “A successful company has a supply chain that aligns with the corporate strategy while being flexible and responsive to external pressures”.  This may be true, however, the real question is HOW does one design and implement a supply chain that fosters collaboration, reduces waste, and delivers value to the customer? Those with optimized supply chains experience benefits like: Lower Costs Better Delivery Increased Quality Competitive Edge The Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) offers a Supply Chain Optimization roadmap that covers five critical areas; Alignment, Value,...

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It’s a Numbers Game

It’s a Numbers Game

Posted by | Jul 25, 2017 | , |

Interview with Mike McGuire by Lisa Kleinhandler The latest buzz around the fastener industry is about letting OEM fastener buyers into the fastener shows.  There are pros and cons, pluses and minuses, there are some who favor it and some that absolutely do not want it to happen at all.  So I went deep to the source, the guy who started it all, Mike McGuire the founder of the National Industrial Fastener Show and the one who set the policy that stood for the whole time he owned and was involved in the fastener show for 35 years.  Distributors...

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Aerospace and Defense: Who are the Digital Frontrunners?

Aerospace and Defense: Who are the Digital Frontrunners?

Posted by | Jul 25, 2017 | , |

What aerospace and defense firms are investing in the digitization of their businesses? According to a new study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the answer is just about everyone. But simply spending money on digital capabilities doesn’t make you a leader in this rapidly changing sector. “How much a company invests in digital generally does not influence whether it is a digital frontrunner or a digital follower,” says Greg Mallory, a BCG senior partner and a coauthor of the report. “Rather, the frontrunners in the race to extract value from digital are those A&D companies that define an...

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Peugeot Approves Lazpiur as a Supplier of High Precision Tooling

Peugeot Approves Lazpiur as a Supplier of High Precision Tooling

Posted by | Jul 24, 2017 | , , |

The highly complex tooling manufactured by the Spanish company requires great technical preparation, both of machinery and operators alike. The French multinational now joins the long list of Lazpiur’s automotive manufacturing customers, which includes Volkswagen, Daimler and Ford. Bergara (Gipuzkoa, Spain), 11 July 2017 – Lazpiur has attained approval to become a supplier of highly complex tooling for Peugeot. The French multinational has examined the goods produced by the Spanish company and has concluded that it meets all the requirements for becoming a supplier as of now. The forging tooling manufactured by Lazpiur requires great technical preparation both of machinery...

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The Glut of B2B Digital Content Marketing Blocks the Message

The Glut of B2B Digital Content Marketing Blocks the Message

Posted by | Jul 23, 2017 | , |

Today’s B2B marketers need to develop a consistent marketing message across all channels and move the focus from the product to the buyer’s preferences, Forrester Research says in a new report.  Digital marketing has opened vast new channels for marketers to shower potential customers with information about products. But as the buying dynamic shifts the focus from a seller’s products to its overall sales and service capabilities, many business-to-business marketers find it difficult to settle on a unifying theme for their marketing messages, says a new report from Forrester Research Inc. Keeping marketing staff on message has never been...

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Exhibit Sales Strong for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA 2018

Exhibit Sales Strong for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA 2018

Posted by | Jul 23, 2017 | , , |

Chicago, IL, July 19, 2017 – After only three months, exhibit sales for the inaugural Fastener Fair USA show have surpassed expectations. Show Management has announced they are expanding the floor space from 25,000 net sq. ft to 40,000 net sq. ft., as close to 100 companies have already reserved their space. The first edition of this unique industrial fastener and fixing show will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH.  Fastener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in the region’s only dedicated fastener, fixing,...

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Three Steps for Manufacturers to Begin Their Digital Transformation

Three Steps for Manufacturers to Begin Their Digital Transformation

Posted by | Jul 22, 2017 | , |

How manufacturers can adopt a trial-and-error mentality to catch up on the data-driven challenge. Leveraging the power of fresh, granular data for business success is becoming a question of life or death – and not just for companies that operate primarily in technology- or internet-focused fields. In fact, CEOs in all industries, including traditional “old-line” businesses such as some manufacturers, are realizing the power of “data-driven transformation,” or embedding data throughout the company’s operations. And they would certainly like the 20% to 30% EBITDA gains that their peers are racking up by using data effectively in sales, marketing, supply...

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A Face-to-Face Request Is 34 Times More Successful than an Email

A Face-to-Face Request Is 34 Times More Successful than an Email

Posted by | Jul 22, 2017 | , |

Imagine you need people to donate to a cause you care about. How do you get as many people as possible to donate? You could send an email to 200 of your friends, family members, and acquaintances. Or you could ask a few of the people you encounter in a typical day—face-to-face—to donate. Which method would mobilize more people for your cause? Despite the reach of email, asking in person is the significantly more effective approach; you need to ask six people in person to equal the power of a 200-recipient email blast. Still, most people tend to think...

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Achieving Digital Maturity: Adapting Your Company to a Changing World

Achieving Digital Maturity: Adapting Your Company to a Changing World

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | |

Adapting to increasingly digital market environments and taking advantage of digital technologies to improve operations are important goals for nearly every contemporary business. Yet, few companies appear to be making the fundamental changes their leaders believe are necessary to achieve these goals. Based on a global survey of more than 3,500 managers and executives and 15 interviews with executives and thought leaders, MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte’s1 third annual study of digital business reveals five key practices of companies that are developing into more mature digital organizations. Their approaches, which may offer valuable lessons for companies that want...

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Assembly Magazine, July 2017

Assembly Magazine, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

  Assembly Magazine, July 2017 Featured Articles: Special Report: State of the Profession Report 2017 Joining Wire to Small Metal Parts Feeding and Driving Small Screws 3D Printing With Metal Manufacturing Software Helps Aerospace Assembler Track Production & More! About ASSEMBLY: ASSEMBLY covers the processes, technologies and strategies for assembling discrete parts into finished products. We write about robots, conveyors, vision systems and other technologies for assembly automation, as well as workstations, power tools and other equipment for manual production. We publish articles on lean manufacturing, screwdriving, riveting, adhesive bonding, welding and other methods for assembling parts. ASSEMBLY serves...

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Architect Magazine, July 2017

Architect Magazine, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

  Architect Magazine, July 2017 Featured Articles: 2017 R+D Awards: 2017 R+D Award: Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy Prototype Best Practices: Healthcare Plans for Smaller Firms The Graham Foundation Awards More Than $560,000 in Grants & More! About Architect: The premier site for architecture industry news & building resources for architects and architecture industry...

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Metals & Manufacturing Outlook, June 2017

Metals & Manufacturing Outlook, June 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

  Metals & Manufacturing Outlook, June 2017 Featured Articles: North American Perspective  Metals Outlooks Aerospace Outlook The 10 Hidden Threats to Manufacturers  & More! About Metals & Manufacturing Outlook Metals & Manufacturing Outlook™ Newsletter brings you the latest metals and manufacturing news, insights and predictions from our team of experts around the globe. Every month you’ll get the the information you need from every sector of the industry. Sign up to receive Metals & Manufacturing Outlook in your inbox every...

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Modern Steel Construction, July 2017

Modern Steel Construction, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

Modern Steel Construction, July 2017 Featured Articles: Studying Steel Technology, Meet Constructability  The Future of Safety Excellence & More! About Modern Steel Construction: Modern Steel Construction is the official publication of the American Institute of Steel Construction. MSC brings its readership in-depth information on the newest and most advanced uses of structural steel in buildings and bridges by focusing on innovative and cost-effective steel designs and the products that help bring them to...

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Industrial Laser Solutions, July 2017

Industrial Laser Solutions, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

  Industrial Laser Solutions, July 2017 Featured Articles: Selective laser-induced etching enables 3D machining of transparent materials Laser robot system reduces remote welding time Laser blanking system enables mass production without dies & More! About Industrial Laser Solutions for Manufacturing: Industrial Laser Solutions was established in June 1986, under the name Industrial Laser Review, changing to the new name in January 1999. Its goal, then as now, is to be the only monthly publication devoted exclusively to global coverage of industrial laser applications, technology, and the people and companies who participate in this, the largest commercial portion of the global...

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Industrial Distribution, July/August 2017

Industrial Distribution, July/August 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

Industrial Distribution, July/August 2017 Featured Articles: At What Age Does “Youth” End And “Old” Begin? Buying Group Profile: AD Continues To Empower The Independent Distributor Industry Insider: The Evolving State Of Industrial Vending ID’s 2017 Salary Report & More! About Industrial Distribution: Industrial Distribution provides a complete portfolio of integrated marketing solutions with print and online products, digital magazine delivery, single and multi-sponsored enewsletters, a daily enews- letter, resource guides, and sponsored webcasts that enable you to reach and sell to these key buyers in the industrial distribution...

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FAB Shop Magazine Direct, July 2017

FAB Shop Magazine Direct, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

FAB Shop Magazine Direct, July 2017 Featured Articles: Bent on bending Building on a legacy Safeguarding myths Press ahead & More! About FAB Shop Magazine Direct:  FAB Shop Magazine Direct helps sheet-metal fabricators with editorial that pointedly serves the industry with information about press brakes, metal fabrication, ironworkers, welding, sawing, punch press, waterjet, laser (cutting) maintenance, employee training, equipment set up and what’s new in equipment and processes, to name just a...

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Digital Engineering, July 2017

Digital Engineering, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

Digital Engineering, July 2017 Featured Articles: The Power to Simulate New Materials Machine Learning Changes Everything Building an Industrial Internet of Things Architecture  & More! About Digital Engineering: The pace of innovation is set by design engineers using revolutionary technologies to improve how they design, simulate, prototype and test. Digital Engineering is on the front lines of the revolution. Via a monthly print magazine, daily e-newsletters, social media and this website, we deliver need-to-know information on the combination of high-performance computing and simulation-based modeling that is driving up-front design, new rapid prototyping and testing technologies that are improving the bottom line, and the engineering...

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Design World, July 2017

Design World, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

  Design World, July 2017 Featured Articles: Motion Control: Differences between conventional and plastic modular belting Electronics: The development of online instrument exchanges Test & Measurement: Measuring temperature quickly and easily in a range of applications and environments About Design World: Design World is focused on serving the OEM machine builder, design engineer, and engineering manager. Design World delivers relevant editorial content and the most up-to-date supplier product and technology releases. DW also provides 3D CAD models, industrial videos, product selector tools, calculators, podcasts, webinars, industrial news, and targeted engineering resources by product and technology both in print and...

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Constructor, July/August 2017

Constructor, July/August 2017

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

Constructor, July/August 2017 Featured Articles: Automation on the Jobsite Simonson Says Students Pave the Way for a Bright Construction Future A Diversified Portfolio & More About Constructor:  Published bi-monthly for members of The Associated General Contractors of America, Constructor Magazine offers in-depth coverage and analysis of the construction industry and related topics, such as insurance, safety and regulatory issues, as well as practical advice on labor relations and legal...

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Don’t Let The Industrial “Good Old Days” Dilemma Keep You In The Past

Don’t Let The Industrial “Good Old Days” Dilemma Keep You In The Past

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , , |

The industry of today is not the industry of yesterday; it moves so rapidly that what happened just recently is almost “old news.” While some industrial companies are embracing the change, others are more resistant to the shift in business. Correction: Not the companies, but the people behind them. If companies ran themselves, no doubt they would be doing what is necessary to succeed. In an industry so rich with history, there can be an understandably expected resistance to change. Change can be difficult. Yet, change has always been around. From the beginning of time, there have been evolutions...

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This Start-Up is Using Robots and 3D Printers to Staff a Factory with Almost No Humans

This Start-Up is Using Robots and 3D Printers to Staff a Factory with Almost No Humans

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , |

Self-driving cars have captivated the world. Now, a Brooklyn-based start-up called Voodoo Manufacturing wants to bring the same autonomy and safety to manufacturing, with a factory that makes 3-D prints of any imaginable design, staffed almost entirely by robots. Customers upload a design file to Voodoo’s site. The start-up then manufactures their desired items in batches from one to 10,000 units per order. Voodoo’s factory runs 160 different 3-D printers today, rather than using injection molding machines you’d find in a conventional factory. Most recently, Voodoo began developing robots to run the 3-D printers with little to no human...

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Xometry Secures Investments from BMW i Ventures, GE Ventures and Highland Capital Partners

Xometry Secures Investments from BMW i Ventures, GE Ventures and Highland Capital Partners

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , |

GAITHERSBURG, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Xometry, the leading on-demand manufacturing platform, announced $15MM in funding led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from existing investors including GE Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. Further fueling Xometry’s rapid market expansion, the latest round of funding will accelerate Xometry’s investment in its machine learning-based software platform, manufacturing partner network, and sales organization. “We’re thrilled to partner with BMW i Ventures and deepen our relationship with General Electric,” said Randy Altschuler, co-founder and CEO of Xometry. “We’re accelerating our efforts to provide additional features to our online platform, making it easier for engineers and procurement managers...

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Industrial Fastening of Macon is Acquired By Bolts & Nuts Corp.

Industrial Fastening of Macon is Acquired By Bolts & Nuts Corp.

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , , |

Chattanooga-based Bolts & Nuts Corp. has acquired Macon, Georgia’s Industrial Fastening of Macon. Other than its Macon location, the company has locations in the state as well as Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Nebraska and Illinois. Bolts & Nuts  has a customer base in 40 states, Mexico and Europe.  Jim Watson, the CEO of Industrial Fastening of Macon, believes this acquisition will prove to be advantageous. “In combining with Bolts & Nuts, our team acquires the advantages of global scale while marrying up with a company whose core values are focus on delivering value to our four key stakeholders: customers, team members, community...

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A Human, a Bot, and a Manufacturing Shop: Welcome to the Future Workplace

A Human, a Bot, and a Manufacturing Shop: Welcome to the Future Workplace

Posted by | Jul 19, 2017 | , |

Manufacturing and robotics are natural companions, and the images of rigid, single-arm robotic installations on a factory floor are very familiar. The new breed of robots, however, is more mobile, more integrated with human activities, and—most important—can learn new skills and generate new insights on-the-job. These new-generation robots are not confined to a single workspace or task; they can both learn from and generate real-time data that flows through control, planning, and logistics systems. What is the end result? Both they and their human counterparts can make better decisions, sometimes in milliseconds, which improve productivity, safety, profitability, and product...

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Oh-Penn Network Boosts Apprenticeship Programs

Oh-Penn Network Boosts Apprenticeship Programs

Posted by | Jul 19, 2017 | , |

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Apprentice Network, a collaboration of 14 counties in northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania, is making headway in its efforts to boost apprenticeship training in the region’s manufacturing sector. According to the most recent Apprentice Network update from the Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative, 20 manufacturers report they have benefited from a $2.9 million grant that the U.S. Department of Labor awarded the collaborative nearly two years ago. The grant provides reimbursements to employers willing to institute apprenticeship programs within their companies. The grant money is used to offset the costs of training new apprentices...

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IoT and the Future of Consumer Products Manufacturing

IoT and the Future of Consumer Products Manufacturing

Posted by | Jul 19, 2017 | , |

Of all that the Internet of Things (IoT) promises, manufacturers seem most focused on supply chain efficiency, and with good reason. Under constant pressure to reduce costs and get to market faster, but having limited ways to do so, IoT’s promise of faster, cheaper, and better is alluring. Getting less attention in IoT discussions is the potential for revenue growth through innovation. Practically speaking, it’s easier to improve an existing operation than to improve things that haven’t yet been imagined. That vision will get clearer as manufacturers get their IoT sea legs. But how much time is there? Digital native consumers have shown little...

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Brighton-Best Invites You to Attend Their Fasteners 102 Training Seminars

Brighton-Best Invites You to Attend Their Fasteners 102 Training Seminars

Posted by | Jul 19, 2017 | , , |

To maintain your competitive edge and grow in a changing industry, Brighton-Best invites you to attend their Fasteners 102 Training Seminars. In their efforts to move forward with industry education, Brighton-Best is offering programs featuring experts in their field, industry applications, and topics which can help your business. The Fasteners 102 Training Seminars will be taking place on August 31st, from 9am-5pm, in two locations: Suwanee, Georgia and Strongsville, Ohio.  In an industry with a rich history, there are traditions which need to happen. Introducing new ideas, staying innovative, and seeking growth are essential to continuous success. Furthermore, these courses...

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Millennials Seek Job Stability, Flexibility

Millennials Seek Job Stability, Flexibility

Posted by | Jul 18, 2017 | , |

A new Deloitte Global survey concludes that many millennials are uneasy about the future and seek to combine the stability of a permanent job with the flexibility of freelancing. Conventional wisdom says millennials pose a flight risk to their employers, but that may be changing. Uncertainty over economic, political, and social conditions and anxiety about the future could make it easier for CIOs to recruit and retain millennial technology professionals, according to the 2017 Deloitte Millennial Survey. Based on the views of nearly 8,000 global participants born after 1982, the annual survey finds that many millennials—especially those in developed...

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AME’s Great Lakes Region Newsletter, July 2017

AME’s Great Lakes Region Newsletter, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 17, 2017 | , |

Inside the newsletter you will find information about upcoming webinars, the AME Cleveland Consortium, and the keynotes have been announced for AME Boston 2017. Take a look inside to see the schedule of events for the coming months or check out the region webpage to register for Learning to Learn with TWI.      LEAN DRIVEN INNOVATION AT GOODYEAR JULY 27 • AKRON, OH More info at http://www.ame.org/event/lean-driven-innovation LEARNING TO LEARN WITH TWI: A DAY OF BUILDING KNOWLEDGE & SKILL AUGUST 29 • ANDERSON, IN More info at http://www.ame.org/event/learning-learn-twi-day-building-knowledge-and-skill AME INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 9 -13 • BOSTON. MA REGISTER NOW!...

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Global Automotive Supplier Study: Exploring Drivers of Shareholder Return

Global Automotive Supplier Study: Exploring Drivers of Shareholder Return

Posted by | Jul 17, 2017 | , |

Leading products on the right platforms number one contributor to automotive supplier performance Exploring the drivers of exceptional shareholder return for automotive suppliers To explore what actions have resulted in superior performance and enterprise value creation, Deloitte analyzed more than a decade of data for more than 200 Tier 1 global automotive suppliers to identify “winning” themes that consistently generated above-average shareholder value. Our research analyzed 213 Tier-1 global automotive suppliers with automotive revenue of $500M+ based in the North America (43 suppliers), Europe (47 suppliers), Japan (91 suppliers), China and India (18 suppliers), and other parts of the...

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The Future of Distribution

The Future of Distribution

Posted by | Jul 16, 2017 | |

15 Ways to Thrive in the New Age of People, Integration and Speed of Change The distribution industry is experiencing monumental change at every level—direct relationships with consumers, expanding channel options and growing global connections. Building profits is no longer as simple as moving inventory and optimizing the supply chain. People, integration and speed of change The distributors that are thriving in today’s connected world recognize that people are the reason they exist. They understand that the organization needs to work as one and that embracing change must be part of the corporate DNA. In this eBook, we’ll introduce...

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Taking Flight: Ohio Valley’s Aerospace Exports Take Top Dollars

Taking Flight: Ohio Valley’s Aerospace Exports Take Top Dollars

Posted by | Jul 16, 2017 | , |

Aircraft manufacturing has a long history in the Ohio Valley region stretching back to the Wright Brothers’ first shop. Today aerospace products are among the area’s top-dollar exports — the second biggest export for Ohio, and number one for Kentucky. Becca Schimmel visited one aerospace facility in rural Kentucky to learn how the industry has developed, and where it might be heading.  From the outside Summit Aviation, in the small town of Somerset, Kentucky, looks like any other nondescript, white warehouse. But inside workers craft parts for drones, weapons casings, wing stabilizers and other high-flying products.   Click Here to...

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Researchers Develop New Ceramic Coating for Use in Hypersonic Travel

Researchers Develop New Ceramic Coating for Use in Hypersonic Travel

Posted by | Jul 16, 2017 | , |

A new type of ceramic coating has been developed by researchers at the University of Manchester in the UK, which is expected to significantly change hypersonic travel for air, space and defence purposes. Co-developed in partnership between the university’s Royce Institute and China’s Central South University (CSU), the newly developed carbide coating is capable of resisting temperatures up to 3,000°C. The new coating has also proved to be 12 times better than the existing ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC), such as Zirconium carbide (ZrC), an extremely hard refractory ceramic material commercially used in tool bits for cutting tools. Click Here...

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IoT, Maker Movement Add “Cool” Factor To Industrial Sector

IoT, Maker Movement Add “Cool” Factor To Industrial Sector

Posted by | Jul 15, 2017 | , |

Sometimes, when you tell people that you work for an electronics distributor, their eyes might light up with fascination. The era of personal electronics can be dawning and the public is mesmerized. You might say that you work primarily with industrial manufacturers, and their eyes instantly glaze over. While consumer electronics was considered sexy, the industrial sector was more utilitarian. Critical of course, but hardly fodder for cocktail party chitchat. People’s reaction today might be the same, but the industrial sector has changed dramatically over the past several decades. With growing adoption of game-changing Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)...

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NORMA Group Successfully Completes Acquisition of Fengfan

NORMA Group Successfully Completes Acquisition of Fengfan

Posted by | Jul 14, 2017 | , , |

Maintal, Germany/Shaoxing City, China, July 3, 2017 – NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has successfully completed the acquisition of Fengfan Fastener Co., Ltd. (“Fengfan”). Fengfan, headquartered in Shaoxing City, China, produces joining products made of stainless steel and plastic as well as specialty textiles. Following NORMA Group’s signing of the purchase agreement on March 28, 2017, for 80 percent of Fengfan’s shares, the authorities have now approved the acquisition. “We are consistently advancing our international expansion. After having acquired and successfully integrated companies in Malaysia and Australia, we are now strengthening our presence in...

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Pearson Fastener Receives IATF 16949:2016 First Edition Certification

Pearson Fastener Receives IATF 16949:2016 First Edition Certification

Posted by | Jul 14, 2017 | , , |

Meeting High Standards for Quality as an Automotive Parts Supplier ROCKFORD, IL, July 11, 2017—Pearson Fastener has achieved 16949:2016 First Edition Certification from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) as a supplier of high-quality custom fasteners to automotive manufacturers. ITAF 16949:2016 First Edition certification defines the requirements of quality management systems for organizations in the automotive supply chain. The IATF, which oversees this particular standard, based it on ISO 9001:2015 with substantial enhancements over previous standards. Therefore, to gain IATF 16949:2016 First Edition certification, suppliers must comply with the new ISO 9001 standard, ISO 9001:2015- ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015. “By achieving...

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Fasteners Made from Laminated Pressboard with Phenolic Resin Bonding

Fasteners Made from Laminated Pressboard with Phenolic Resin Bonding

Posted by | Jul 14, 2017 | , , |

For the first time: an alternative to fasteners made from laminated pressboard with casein and polyester resin bonding Haren – New directions in transformer engineering: Under the brand name Trafoboard® HD-PH, the international plastics processor Röchling Engineering Plastics SE & Co. KG, Haren, Germany is the first manufacturer in the market to offer fasteners made from laminated pressboard with phenolic resin bonding for use in oil-filled transformers. For the first time, transformer engineers are given an alternative to the conventional fasteners made from laminated pressboard with polyester resin or casein bonding that were so far available on the market....

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Arconic Pushes the Boundaries of 3D Printing with Parts for Space Exploration

Arconic Pushes the Boundaries of 3D Printing with Parts for Space Exploration

Posted by | Jul 13, 2017 | , |

Four small vents—each the size of a one-liter water bottle—represent one giant leap for deep space exploration, and aerospace manufacturing too. The vents are Arconic’s first additively-manufactured flying space products. Arconic 3D printed the vents for Lockheed Martin for service on NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will one day carry humans to Mars. The components are designed to equilibrate the pressure between the inner and outer hull of the spacecraft. The original components were fabricated from several individual components and welded together. Our 3D printed, nickel superalloy versions take about 40 hours to produce versus weeks for the traditional manufacturing method....

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Onboarding The Next Generation Workforce In Manufacturing

Onboarding The Next Generation Workforce In Manufacturing

Posted by | Jul 13, 2017 | , |

The new, totally-digital workforce generation won’t just want a streamlined and technologically sophisticated process — they’ll expect it. While the rate of digital transformation and technology adoption varies across manufacturing organizations, one thing is certain — organizations need to onboard their employees in a way that enables them to be productive at the onset. Onboarding new employees to their preferences remains a challenge for many organizations. The next generation of employees will be even more connected than today. With Generation Z — the first true digital natives — beginning to enter the workforce, manufacturers need a simple and effective...

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The Deloitte Millennial Survey 2017

The Deloitte Millennial Survey 2017

Posted by | Jul 12, 2017 | , |

Executive summary Last year, many millennials seemed to be planning near-term exits from their employers. But, after 12 months of political and social upheaval, those ambitions have been tempered, according to Deloitte Global’s sixth annual Millennial Survey. Young professionals now indicate they’re less likely to leave the security of their jobs, more concerned about uncertainty arising from conflict, and—especially in developed countries—not optimistic about their future prospects nor the directions their countries are going. The findings are based on the views of almost 8,000 millennials questioned across 30 countries in September...

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The Future of Jobs and Jobs Training

The Future of Jobs and Jobs Training

Posted by | Jul 12, 2017 | , |

As robots, automation and artificial intelligence perform more tasks and there is massive disruption of jobs, experts say a wider array of education and skills-building programs will be created to meet new demands. There are two uncertainties: Will well-prepared workers be able to keep up in the race with AI tools? And will market capitalism survive? Machines are eating humans’ jobs talents. And it’s not just about jobs that are repetitive and low-skill. Automation, robotics, algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) in recent times have shown they can do equal or sometimes even better work than humans who are dermatologists,...

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Promote Your Company Before Heading to the 2017 Fastener Show

Promote Your Company Before Heading to the 2017 Fastener Show

Posted by | Jul 12, 2017 | , |

At the the IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Show, Steve Blue, the President and CEO of Miller Ingenuity spoke to a room of attendees about how his “rust belt” company transformed its business model into something modern. In addition to discussing idea generation and product innovation, Blue discussed marketing at trade shows. One of his best marketing tips was being approachable. Going to trade shows, it is not uncommon for representatives to be standing behind a table with their arms crossed. In front of them is a table covered in their products. Blue made note of this and discussed the importance of being sociable...

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Welding Productivity, July 2017

Welding Productivity, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 11, 2017 | , |

  Welding Productivity, July 2017 Featured Articles: Titans of the industry  Robot upkeep Change is good & More! Welding Productivity: About Welding Productivity: Welding Productivity provides unmatched instructional editorial – useful and supportive information that will educate the reader about how to improve his or her welding...

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Titanium Today, Issue 15, No. 5, 2017

Titanium Today, Issue 15, No. 5, 2017

Posted by | Jul 11, 2017 | , |

Titanium Today, Issue 15, No. 5, 2017 Features Articles on: Titanium Industry Detects Long-Awaited Uptick in the Oil and Gas Industry Sector Tracking Key ‘Inflection Points,’ Longbow Research Forecasts an Uptick in Titanium Business Conditions ITA Enlists Sutherlin to Mentor Mechanical Engineers On ASME Code Work For Industrial Titanium Applications &...

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Modern Machine Shop, July 2017

Modern Machine Shop, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 11, 2017 | , |

  Modern Machine Shop, July 2017 Featured Articles:  Lean Manufacturing Begins With Layout, Commitment Shrinking Costs: The Tool Life and Cycle Time Advantages of Shrink-Fit Tooling Skills Training Strengthens Shops, Communities About Modern Machine Shop:  Connecting Metalworking Buyers and Sellers throughout the Industrial Buying...

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MHI Solutions, Volume 5, Issue 3

MHI Solutions, Volume 5, Issue 3

Posted by | Jul 11, 2017 | , |

The Q3 2017 issue of MHI Solutions focuses on digital solutions, from best practices in predictive analytics and wearable technologies to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things to the impact of robotics and automation. These solutions have the potential to deliver massive economic and environmental rewards. They boost productivity and sustainability, drive new markets and encourage innovation. And they are becoming more and more essential for business survival. If you have not done so already, the time to jump into this new digital reality is now. About MHI Solutions: Published four times a year, MHI Solutions is MHI’s leading...

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Ensuring American Manufacturing Leadership Through Next-Generation Supply Chains

Ensuring American Manufacturing Leadership Through Next-Generation Supply Chains

Posted by | Jul 10, 2017 | , |

It’s no secret: The United States has lost nearly a third of its manufacturing employment since 2001. While the causes of this decline are numerous (and sometimes hotly debated), there’s widespread agreement on one fundamental factor: many large firms have zealously pursued offshoring strategies in recent decades because of an overriding focus on short-term metrics like unit price and direct labor cost. Today, a growing number of U.S. manufacturers are rethinking this approach — and re-imagining how they relate to their supply...

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Smart Factories: How Can Manufacturers Realize the Potential of Digital Industrial Revolution

Smart Factories: How Can Manufacturers Realize the Potential of Digital Industrial Revolution

Posted by | Jul 10, 2017 | , |

Smart factories turbo-charge manufacturing performance In the next five years, manufacturers expect smart factories to drive performance improvements that significantly exceed previous efforts. Infineon, a German semiconductor manufacturer, is investing $105 million in the next five years in order to turn its Singapore plant into a smart factory. It took robots and 3D Printing to make Adidas bring back manufacturing to Germany. A leading fragrance maker in Switzerland ramped up capacity by a third in the past three years, all through addition of robots. A Chinese factory added robots to its operations which drove production increases of 250% and...

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Combating the Evils of Corrosion, the Archenemy of Infrastructure

Combating the Evils of Corrosion, the Archenemy of Infrastructure

Posted by | Jul 10, 2017 | , |

Committee G01 encourages all interested parties to find out more about the importance and effect of corrosion on metals and to participate activities. Corrosion, the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reactions with the environment, is the archenemy of infrastructure. The deterioration of roads, bridges, traffic signals, etc., can result in unsafe conditions and lead to billions of dollars spent worldwide on emergency repairs and replacement. Fortunately, ASTM International’s committee on corrosion of metals (G01) has been fighting the good fight against corrosion and its effects for more than 50 years. Established in 1964, the committee creates standards that...

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Combining Mindsets on All Things Industrial in A New Show

Combining Mindsets on All Things Industrial in A New Show

Posted by | Jul 10, 2017 | , |

The revolution of the industrial world is rapid and never rests. The talk of the skills gap is everywhere, robots are working alongside employees in warehouses, social media is changing the way industrial marketers share their brand and stories. Yet while it’s evolving, the change is not so quick and easy (nor a priority) for everyone. Younger professionals know technology while seasoned professionals have a greater understanding of tradition. What happens when you combine them? Fastener News Desk thrives on educating industries about the latest news and is now broadcasting its newest venture, A Little Screwy, to talk about it....

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The Race to a Digital Future: Assessing Digital Intensity in US Manufacturing

The Race to a Digital Future: Assessing Digital Intensity in US Manufacturing

Posted by | Jul 10, 2017 | |

Manufacturers of all kinds have significant progress still to make as they move toward a digitally enabled future. Longitude Research surveyed 209 senior executives and directors of large US manufacturing organizations to understand the progress of digitalization among discrete and process manufacturers. Topics include trends in digitalization, examples of successful adaptation and suggestions to overcome barriers to moving forward in the digital age. Read the full study to learn how leading manufacturers use digital to transform business...

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Amazon Business: Understanding the Threat to B2B Distributors

Amazon Business: Understanding the Threat to B2B Distributors

Posted by | Jul 9, 2017 | , |

Looking at the numbers, Amazon Business’s rapid growth over the last year belies any assertions that it can’t get traction in B2B industries. In 2016, Amazon Business’s marketplace surpassed $1 billion in sales, and its marketplace has been growing at 20% month over month. It also has more than 9 million product listings, up from less than 4 million a year ago. If the business unit keeps up its pace, it could surpass $8 billion in sales and 15 million listings in 2017. Our research looks at the business model behind Amazon Business and its progress in key B2B industries. It...

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Every Company MUST Be A Media Company First

Every Company MUST Be A Media Company First

Posted by | Jul 8, 2017 | , |

There is no reason to do anything other than act like a media company in today’s digital age. In today’s day and age, advertising is more affordable than ever before. What used to cost thousands of dollars can now be done for much less due to the digital methods of advertising. Anyone can produce and distribute content which is why you should be. Creating content can be anything from video, to blog, to email, and more. Make your brand personality stand out and solidify yourself as an industry expert by thinking like a media company.  Entrepreneur and media powerhouse,...

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Top 20 Industrial Distributors

Top 20 Industrial Distributors

Posted by | Jul 7, 2017 | , , |

MDM shares their list of top industrial distributors and their the annual Distribution Trends Special Issue. While many distributors started 2016 with “resigned optimism” that things had to get better, the reality at the end of the year painted a very different picture for most of the companies on MDM’s list of the top 40 industrial distributors. On average, sales for the largest industrial distributors declined 2.4 percent in 2016. The list, which presents the largest distributors in North America, is now available at mdm.com. Chicago-based W.W. Grainger remains at No. 1, topping $10 billion in sales in 2016. HD Supply,...

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How This Web-Based DIY Distributor is Building B2B Sales

How This Web-Based DIY Distributor is Building B2B Sales

Posted by | Jul 7, 2017 | , |

The DIY Home Center is an online-only distributor of building supplies that has been expanding its array of SKUs, getting more customers, and boosting sales. Its powerful new tactic? An integrated e-comemrce and ERP software suite. Technology can take a good business and make it great. The DIY Home Center has experienced this first-hand. DIY’s offerings include items necessary to build structures such as outdoor decks, offering railings, fasteners and other construction materials. Currently, their SKU number is between 10,000 and 12,000 SKUs from some 35 suppliers. The company’s main source of sales comes from the DIY (Do-It-Yoursef) customers. Although...

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Mind Meld: How GE And A 3D Printing Visionary Joined Forces

Mind Meld: How GE And A 3D Printing Visionary Joined Forces

Posted by | Jul 6, 2017 | , |

Few people know more about 3D printing than Greg Morris. The entrepreneur bought his first stereolithography machine back in 1994, when 3D printers were still largely confined to university labs and research centers. That machine allowed Morris to print polymer parts layer by layer directly from a drawing inside a computer. After his first taste for this emerging technology, Morris wanted more. He acquired an early 3D printer for metals that used a laser beam to fuse together fine layers of metal powder. The machine was useful for rapid prototyping, but he also saw the technology’s potential for mass...

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ASTM International Standardization News, July/August 2017

ASTM International Standardization News, July/August 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

ASTM International Standardization News, July/August 2017 Featured Magazines: Collaborating to Solve Business Problems Infrastructure for Water and Waste Water Supporting Public Infrastructure  & More! About ASTM: Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by us, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with their innovative business services, ASTM standards enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use – from the toy in a child’s hand to the aircraft overhead. Working across borders, disciplines and industries they harness the expertise of over 30,000 members to create consensus and improve performance in manufacturing and...

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Amplifying Human Potential Towards Purposeful Artificial Intelligence

Amplifying Human Potential Towards Purposeful Artificial Intelligence

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the human journey. It is becoming increasingly part of every aspect of our lives, from simple things such as the way we shop and drive, to more fundamental things like how our homes, automobiles and offices amplify us. These elicit a mixture of emotions, from fascination to fear, from wonder to worry. For us, as business leaders, the potential to leverage AI to transform our businesses, bringing radical cost reductions and efficiencies while opening up entirely new kinds of opportunities, is truly exciting. As managers and employers, as citizens in our communities, we bear...

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RP Platform Among Impact Growth 2017 Winners

RP Platform Among Impact Growth 2017 Winners

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

Industrial 3D printing software specialists honoured in business funding programme London-based 3D printing software specialists RP Platform were among 14 businesses chosen as the 2017 winners of Impact Growth — a programme that rewards the most promising growing businesses worldwide. Each year, a select group of winners are awarded funding, mentoring and business support to help accelerate their business growth and develop their winning ideas. Following a rigorous selection process, RP Platform was chosen as one of the 2017 winners, out of more than 1,900 applications from 60 countries. RP Platform plan to use the prize to drive the...

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Employee Engagement for Manufacturing Report: How to Drive Productivity by Focusing on Your Hourly Employees

Employee Engagement for Manufacturing Report: How to Drive Productivity by Focusing on Your Hourly Employees

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | |

With skill shortages stifling profitability and growth, manufacturers need to find new ways to attract, engage, and retain the best talent in a fiercely competitive job market. Learn how your manufacturing organization can drive productivity by focusing on your hourly workers with this research-based employee engagement report. A recent study reveals room for improvement when it comes to employee engagement in manufacturing: 72% of respondents believe employees need to feel more engaged in the business 7% of respondents rate employee productivity as very strong in their organizations 72% of respondents say better/more up-to-date technology would make them feel more...

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Boost the Effectiveness of Your Content with a Content Audit

Boost the Effectiveness of Your Content with a Content Audit

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

If you want to be sure that your content is working for you, consider a content audit. Your content will thank you. So, you’ve got your content, you’re blogging, you’re putting it out – excellent! But, maybe not. Sometimes, content doesn’t function like we think or hope it will. That’s where a content audit comes in. A content audit is where you review existing content, listing all the assets you offer, including channels and distribution formats. The best way to fuel your content audit is to examine your project needs and business goals. Assess your content, consider what you...

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Metalforming, July 2017

Metalforming, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

  Metalforming, July 2017 Featured Articles: Precision Machining Ensures Precision Fineblanking Are Digital Technologies for Everyone? Study of 1977 Auto Bumper Quite Revealing & More! About MetalForming: MetalForming strives to serve the needs of its readers— engineers, technicians, managers, designers and others working in facilities that add value to sheetmetal. We do so by producing the industry’s leading editorial package that combines staff-written and contributed feature articles, expert commentaries, industry news and state-of-the-art product updates. Readers pack plenty of purchasing power in a variety of areas, including material-handling equipment, tooling, safety apparatus, software, coil-handling and processing equipment, presses and other...

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Metal Additive Manufacturing, Summer 2017

Metal Additive Manufacturing, Summer 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

  Metal Additive Manufacturing, Summer 2017 Featured Articles:  Linear AMS: How an AM service provider is embracing the new infrastructure of on-demand manufacturing Metal Additive Manufacturing gains ground in the tyre industry Desktop Metal: A rising star of metal AM targets speed, cost and high-volume production & More! About Additive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing is the magazine devoted to industrial applications of 3D printing and digital layering technology to make functional parts. They speak to a manufacturing audience, exploring the use of additive manufacturing to make tooling, molds and functional prototypes, along with the ultimate aim of manufacturers: end-use production parts. They report on the promise of additive manufacturing in these applications in...

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Manufacturing Engineering, June 2017

Manufacturing Engineering, June 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

Manufacturing Engineering, June 2017 Featured Articles: Roughing Titanium Doubled with Safe-Lock Toolholding Precision Machinery Maker Verifies Innovative Programs Manufacturing Cools a Bit but Keeps Growing & More! About Advanced Manufacturing Media: Advanced Manufacturing Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North...

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Hardware Retailing, July 2017

Hardware Retailing, July 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

Hardware Retailing, July 2017 Featured Articles: 2017 Young Retailers of the Year Home Sweet Home Pros’ Edition Made in America: Retailers and Consumers Agree Rev Up Your Power Tool Department & More! About Hardware Retailing: Hardware Retailing Magazine is published by the North American Hardware Association. It is the monthly magazine trusted by over 35,000 independent home improvement retailers across the U.S. and...

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Digital Engineering, June 2017

Digital Engineering, June 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

Digital Engineering, June 2017 Featured Articles: Technology vs. Economy and Human Nature The State of Electronic 3D Printing Workstation Review: Small and Beautiful & More! About Digital Engineering: The pace of innovation is set by design engineers using revolutionary technologies to improve how they design, simulate, prototype and test. Digital Engineering is on the front lines of the revolution. Via a monthly print magazine, daily e-newsletters, social media and this website, we deliver need-to-know information on the combination of high-performance computing and simulation-based modeling that is driving up-front design, new rapid prototyping and testing technologies that are improving the bottom line, and the engineering...

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Design World, June 2017

Design World, June 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

  Design World, June 2017 Featured Articles: Motion Control: Kit encoders using magnetic operation Linear Motion: Higher accuracy drives linear measurement devices Mechanical: Bearing design considerations for hand tools & More! About Design World: Design World is focused on serving the OEM machine builder, design engineer, and engineering manager. Design World delivers relevant editorial content and the most up-to-date supplier product and technology releases. DW also provides 3D CAD models, industrial videos, product selector tools, calculators, podcasts, webinars, industrial news, and targeted engineering resources by product and technology both in print and...

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Building Design + Construction, May 2017

Building Design + Construction, May 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

Building Design + Construction, May 2017 Featured Articles: Escape Forward: How One Public University Plans to Grow Find Your Firm’s Differentiator: 21 Ways to Gain a Competitive Advantage No Nails Necessary: Framing System Comes Together with Steel Zip Ties and Screws & More! About Building Design + Construction: BD+C’s cause is to provide essential solutions that inspire Building Teams to design and construct great places for...

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Builder, June 2017

Builder, June 2017

Posted by | Jul 5, 2017 | , |

  Builder, June 2017 Featured Articles:  Builder 100: What Types of Buyers Will Drive New Home Demand in 2017? Colorado Industry Leaders Launch Home Building Academy Inside the Market Strategies for Top Master Planned Communities How Will Autonomous Cars Impact Housing? & More! About BUILDER: BUILDER Online provides home builders with home building news, home plans, home design ideas, and building product information, helping them manage their home building operations efficiently and...

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