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The Manufacturer | January 27, 2020

It is perhaps unsurprising that in the world of British manufacturing the defence sector continues to be one of its most closely guarded frontiers – where few have ever ventured and the hackneyed trope, ‘If I told you then I’d have to kill you’, never seemed more appropriate. UK defence is oft cited as the ‘shining light’ in British manufacturing, and if that’s true then BAE Systems and MBDA are flames on either end of the same candle emitting an extraor...

IndustryWeek | March 16, 2020

Augmentir, Inc, a provider of artificial intelligence-based connected worker software for industrial companies, today announced the free use of its Remote Assist support and collaboration tool for the remainder of 2020 to help industrial companies address the growing workforce and supply chain disruption created by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to spread across North America, the CDC has suggested that businesses implement remote work policies and travel restrict...

3D Printing

Digi-Key Electronics | October 14, 2021

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it is launching a new 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing tool, powered by Jabil Inc. Through this new tool, Digi-Key customers can upload design files, receive instant quotes and have custom 3D products and items shipped directly to their door from Jabil. Featuring a seamless upload and "add to cart" experience for users, this ...

IndustryWeek | April 30, 2020

Many of you have received Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funds from the Small Business Administration. If you haven’t, the second round will hopefully be your opportunity. There is still a tremendous amount unknown about this grant, particularly about how forgiveness will work. New details and questions emerge almost every day. Meanwhile, there are things you can do to help well-position your company for loan forgiveness. I make no guarantees that these will work or be req...