economy
Are Robots Really a Threat to Jobs?
For those concerned with bringing home manufacturing jobs that have moved from the United States to China, robots and other industrial automation tools represent a beacon of hope and ...Full Article
Fracking: The Harbinger of a US Economic Golden Age
During this past election, the topic that continually arose was the economy. Now, faced with falling off the Fiscal Cliff, matters seem even bleaker. But according to Harvard history ...Full Article
President Obama Issues Call to Action to Invest in America at White House ‘Insourcing American Jobs’ Forum
The forum will focus on the increasing trend of insourcing – where companies are bringing jobs back to the United States and making additional investments here in America.Full Article
President Obama to Host ‘Insourcing American Jobs’ Forum
During his weekly address last Saturday, the President announced that he will be hosting an "Insourcing American Jobs" forum at the White House on Wednesday to hear from business ...Full Article
High Performance Computing for Manufacturing – Why Is It Not Used Everywhere?
"Manufacturing is a key part of our economy." This is more than a cliché. It is the basis of wealth creation and the source of the goods that we ...Full Article
The Innovative Manufacturer
Rick Jarman, President & CEO of NCMS, talks about the innovative manufacturer, explaining it will take more than just technology to bring manufacturing into the 21st century. It will ...Full Article
Does the US Need a National Manufacturing Policy?
Manufacturers across the country are eager for an overarching strategy that unites the current patchwork of initiatives.Full Article
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
With fears mounting amidst speculation about a looming "double dip" recession, the economy is the elephant in the room, but with a twist: typically people go out of their ...Full Article
A Labor Day Look at Automation’s Impact
What happens to the workers when companies can do more with less?Full Article