Innovation

Stay up-to-date on manufacturing innovation issues -- including news, trends and best practices in R&D, process improvement, product development and intellectual-property protection. Also, learn how to incorporate the latest materials, innovative technologies (e.g., nanotechnology) and design strategies (e.g., design for manufacturing, or DFM) into your manufacturing operations.

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Corporate Culture

When Ideation Is a Waste of Time

April 19, 2022
Without a vision, the first step in the innovation process will be all over the place.
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Operations

Biden's Budget, Building Boom and Intergenerational Innovation: IW's Weekly Reads

April 1, 2022
Catch up with the most-read content on IndustryWeek.com over the past seven days.
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The Economy

Biden Budget Proposal Includes Manufacturing Spending (Slideshow)

March 28, 2022
$5.8 trillion spending proposal calls for investments in worker training, cybersecurity, supply chain systems and research.
MIT News
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Emerging Technologies

Over a Decade in the Making, Plans for MIT Semiconductor Research Facility Take Shape

Feb. 9, 2022
The $279 million project will be funded by the US Department of Defense.
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Technology and IIoT

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: What you Measure Matters

Feb. 1, 2022
Only measuring incremental efficiency gain in motors fails to consider the power consumption of the overall system. The conversation needs to broaden for a complete approach.
Hitch-Hiker Manufacturing
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Growth Strategies

Small Manufacturers Win with a Startup Mindset

Dec. 17, 2021
A look at three companies that succeeded at innovation by reframing how they think about risks.
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Supply Chain Initiative

A Look at China’s Unethical Business Practices

Dec. 15, 2021
Most companies understand that manufacturing in China exposes their companies to a high risk of theft of intellectual property.
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Collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration
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Supplier Relationships

Sourcing and Product Design Work Better Together

Dec. 14, 2021
Sustainability gains, cost reduction are among the benefits of bringing suppliers into the design process
General Motors
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Emerging Technologies

The Whys Behind the 'Astonishing Drop' in Lithium Ion Battery Costs

Nov. 23, 2021
Investments in R&D on materials and chemistry were key, while economies of scale contributed somewhat less.