According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), manufacturing workers account for almost 10% of the American workforce. This number grew by more than 800,000 workers since the Great Recession began in 2008.
Forklifts powered by diesel, propane, or petrol are faster than battery-powered variants. However, it is important to note that they are costlier to maintain too.
Do you know that the strength of a laser was originally measured in "gillettes" which refers to the number of razor blades a laser beam can cut through? Today, it is measured in "power."
According to the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S.-manufactured goods exports have quadrupled over the last three decades. While in 1990, U.S. manufacturers exported $329.5 billion in goods, the number reached $1.403 trillion in 2018.
Did you know the first American bandsaw patent was granted to Benjamin Barker of Ellsworth, Maine, in January 1836? The first factory-manufactured and commercially-available bandsaw in the United States was a design of Paul Prybil.
Choosing the right conveyor type, the right design, and following regular maintenance practices are the most important considerations in order to increase the service life of a conveyor system. A well-maintained conveyor system can last several years.
Modular belt conveyor systems are well-suited to applications that involve moving around corners. These conveyors can go straight or around a corner and incline and decline using a single belt and the same motor all throughout.
Before buying manufacturing equipment, be aware of the specific features of the equipment you want to buy. Assess the requirements of your business and decide on your budget before choosing any equipment.
According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the 20 U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners purchased nearly 49% of U.S. manufactured goods exports in 2018 – even though these countries represent only 6% of the world’s population.
The first conveyor belt was invented in the late 18th century. Its first documented evidence can be found in 1795 when it was described as an "endless strap of thin pliant leather that goes through two pulleys."
A survey has found that the majority of manufacturing firms in the U.S. are quite small. In 2017, there were 248,039 firms in the manufacturing sector, with all but 3,914 firms considered to be small.
Did you know that the earlier versions of electric forklifts typically lasted for just around 8 hours or the length of an average working shift? Today, forklifts can be used for long durations before needing to be recharged.
The “multiplier effect,” a measure of return on investment, applies to employment as well. Do you know that for every one employee hired by a manufacturer in the U.S., four other employees are needed elsewhere in the economy?
Did you know that laser cutting technology was first used in manufacturing by the Boeing Company in 1970? Boeing invented multi-beam laser cutting technology and used it to cut through hard materials like titanium.
Do you know why manufacturing conveyors usually have low speed? Well, the low speed is maintained so that the articles don’t fly off during transit.
Laser measuring is accurate to more than a nanometer – which is a billionth of a meter. In fact, you may find it interesting to know that the most powerful laser in the world has the power of a hydrogen bomb.
The manufacturing sector of the United States is a prosperous industry. In fact, if the U.S. manufacturing industry was its own economy, it would be the 9th largest economic power in the world.
According to the reports, the U.S. manufacturing sector remains the leader in greenhouse gas emission reductions relative to other sectors, with an overall 13% decline since 1990.
Who invented the first fully documented, all-metal slide rest lathe? Well, it was invented by Jacques de Vaucanson, a French inventor and artist, around 1751.
Laser cutting technology has seen a lot of advancements in recent decades. In fact, there are more than 25,000 high-power laser cutting applications available today.
Egyptians are generally believed to have created some of the first rudimentary welding techniques. During the Bronze Age, they started melting iron and by around 1,000 BC they had perfected a technique to make solder.
Advanced welding techniques greatly increased the speed at which ships could be assembled during World War II. The SS Robert E. Peary was a legendary ship welded together in 4 days, 15 hours, 29 minutes during a competition in 1942.
