IndustryWeek’s manufacturing community delved into a wide variety of topics during the tail end of December, as evidenced by this week’s IW Weekly Reads. The Top 10 most perused content over the past seven days touched on topics ranging from augmented reality and Intel’s decision to spin off its chip foundry to why North Carolina is growing its appeal to manufacturers.
The Top 10 are:
Immersive AR/VR Technologies in Manufacturing: Case Studies, Benefits: This primer on the potential of augmented-, virtual- and mixed-reality technologies for manufacturing offers real-world examples of companies using such systems as well as advice on how to implement it.
Intel Risks Gutting Itself By Spinning Off Its Chip Foundry: Ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger was right about one thing: Intel should keep its semiconductor manufacturing.
Manufacturing Salaries Plunged in 2024, and Why That’s Great News: The 2024 IndustryWeek Salary Survey showed a massive decline in average wages, but that reflects more young people working, not wage cuts at the top end.
Manufacturing with P.R.I.D.E. in North Carolina: Diverse teams drive innovation and creativity, which are crucial in today's competitive landscape.
Big Automotive Names Tap The Brakes on Major Tariff-Related Decisions: The manufacturers are leaning on being flexible if and when it’s needed. ‘It’s better to be a little bit patient,’ GM’s CFO recently told a conference.
IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards Winners: Lessons in Operational Excellence: Representatives of Raymond Corp, Sandvik Coromant, Intertape Polymer Group and Toyota Material Handling discuss how they achieve and maintain operational excellence in manufacturing.
Tips for Manufacturers to Prepare for President Trump's Trade Policies: Assessing risks and planning early will keep companies agile if and when massive changes to international trade policies go into effect.
Trade Disruption Ahead: 5 Actions to Take Now: Waiting for clarity risks leaving your organization unprepared for rapid changes.
US Industrial Production Slump Extends into November: Among the major industry groups, the index for manufacturing rose overall, but the indices for mining and utilities both fell.
Embrace a One-Word Goal to Provide Focus in the New Year: A single focus fosters alignment and removes chaos, but also be open to that goal evolving as time passes.
