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Why and how would a manufacturing company learn how to make product demo videos? Videos are used for many purposes. They inform potential customers of company achievements and highlight brands. A demo video, however, shows a product in action, making it an ideal format for manufacturers.

Windows are an important component of any building, providing natural light, ventilation, and a view of the outdoors. However, windows can also be a significant source of energy loss, drafts, and water infiltration. To address these issues, it is crucial to use high-quality window seals that are durable, reliable, and capable of effectively sealing the window against the elements.

Sharpe Products is adding two new BLM GROUP LT7 4 kW laser cutting systems to its Milwaukee-area facility. This machinery will replace the company's existing 1 kW and 3 kW equipment, helping to standardize laser cutting operations, while increasing production output and flexibility. Both new systems will be installed in the second quarter of 2023.

Millwood, Inc has announced it has added a new pallet repair facility in Barrington, NJ. This is Millwood's second New Jersey pallet repair operation, located about an hour southwest of the company's existing pallet repair location in South River, NJ. The new Barrington facility is Millwood's 37th location nationwide.

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for a fourth month in a row in February, according to the Institute for Supply Management, though activity edged up slightly over January and demand improved. The ISM reports its index of manufacturing activity edged up 0.3% to a still contractionary reading of reading of 47.7%. Any reading below 50 indicates contraction.

Manufacturing reports released in the month of February reflect a sector that continues to struggle with waning demand and price issues-- with some notable bright spots. Get the latest data on manufacturing output and capacity utilization, prices, optimism, and regional performance in our key takeaways from February's most critical manufacturing business reports.

3D printing is among the most revolutionary manufacturing technologies of the 21st century, vastly improving productivity for countless companies. Is your company looking to leverage the power of 3D printing? Read on to discover the steps your company can take to maximize productivity and improve customer service with 3D printing.

To reduce manufacturing costs, businesses must understand and control both direct and indirect cash outflows. Direct costs connect to a specific product. Indirect costs apply to running and maintaining an entire operation. Manufacturers can find savings in both categories.

Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (USWP) is proud to announce a significant expansion to its Braid Wire Accelerator Program, an e-commerce solution that rapidly delivers round & flat wire materials for critical manufacturing needs. With just a few clicks, customers can see alloys in stock, select the best material for their equipment and applications, and add these products to their cart.

Custom Controls Technology, Inc. (CCT) has announced the launch of their new submersible control panel for pump stations, providing enhanced protection for pump stations in flood-prone areas. Measured from panel legs on a 24-inch concrete slabs, the new submersible panel has been tested in 8.4 feet of water and is fully energized and functioning. The panel is both patented and UL validated V420512 and demonstrates no water ingress after 72 hours, with water measurement 10 inches above the enclosure.

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for a third month in a row, according to the Institute for Supply Management's January survey of supply chain executives. Get the latest data on new orders, output, employment and read what supply chain executives are saying about business conditions.

Developing a QMS and becoming ISO-certified may be a company's most important move to expand its business. As inflation squeezes budgets, businesses need every purchase to be the best choice possible. To reach the top of supplier lists, companies need evidence that their quality meets or exceeds industry standards. Every organization needs a quality management system (QMS) that provides that assurance.

Effective immediately, Photodigm is rewarding orders of 100 units or more with a new tiered pricing strategy that drives greater value to their clients while also strengthening the record-breaking growth of their 100% U.S.-based fabrication facility in Richardson, Texas.

Senasys Inc. and its divisions, Tempro, STEMCO and ELMWOOD Snap Disc lines will be exhibiting at the 2023 AHR EXPO in Atlanta, Georgia this year! The expo is set to take place at the World Congress Center from February 6th-8th 2023. Find them in Booth #B1068.

If you have ever wondered how to write an industrial blog that will generate interest in your company, this article is for you. Read on to discover tips on planning topics, choosing content, and simply getting started.

Have a great product you're ready to put into production but want more control over the process? We recently heard from our friends at Brixius Manufacturing, Inc., who summed up the struggles of scrambling project managers everywhere:

Looking for a conveyor system that can move bulk materials in your facility? Similar to conveyor belts, bucket elevators are designed to transport materials vertically by using buckets attached to a rotating belt or chain. The system hoists bulk material and conveys it to an endpoint where it is discharged. Bucket elevators can transport a wide range of materials, from light and fine particulate items to large, heavy products.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) recently announced new trend inspirations via their Spark-Ignites Creativity, Inspires Senses' platform. Since 2015, Bell's Spark Trends platform is the essence of creativity and the future of influential trends in the flavor and fragrance industries. Spark provides a unique one-stop guide to what's next in today's rapidly changing consumer landscape.

U.S. manufacturers are heading into 2023 with a raft of new challenges as business conditions shift. Wondering what the latest data tells us? In today's Big Picture report, we're exploring the key takeaways from the latest NAM survey, in which manufacturers weigh in on the recession threat, and examining some crucial insights on labor, output, prices, optimism, and regional performance from January's most critical manufacturing business reports.

Ryson's Parent Company APOLLO Group celebrates their 175th birthday and announce they carry the title "Royal Apollo Group". Ryson manufactures a full line of Spiral Conveyors that can satisfy most vertical conveying needs, and a broad range of Bucket Elevators for conveying bulk materials. Ryson equipment saves considerable floor space compared to conventional methods.

U.S. manufacturing activity slid further into contraction in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management's December survey of supply chain executives. After falling into contraction in November for the first time since the pandemic, the ISM reports its index of manufacturing activity fell another 0.6% in December to a reading of 48.4% -- a 31-month low.

Peak Toolworks ("Peak") today announced its acquisition of Expert Die, Inc. in Dalton, GA. Peak has strengthened its presence in southern USA with this brick and mortar sharpening site; now with 12 locations across North America. The addition of another Georgia plant creates new opportunities to serve Peak's customers engaged in cutting and machining metal, wood, plastics and composites throughout the southern industrial base, particularly in Georgia, North Alabama, North Mississippi and Eastern Tennessee.

Search data on the industrial marketplace IndustryNet.com reflects a surge of domestic sourcing activity over the past several years. In the past year alone, category searches on the site rose 27% in 2022, bringing in 5.8 million searches altogether, suggesting that U.S. manufacturers are looking to crisis-proof their supply chain by finding suppliers closer to home. So what were industrial buyers searching for this year? Read on to discover the most in-demand industrial products in 2022.

Wondering what the situation is like on the ground for U.S. manufacturers? Get the latest data on manufacturing output and capacity utilization, prices, optimism, and regional performance in our key takeaways from December's most critical manufacturing business reports.

Manufacturers in the United States have seen a mixed bag of conditions over the past several years. First, the Great Recession brought a steep decrease across all sectors. Then COVID restrictions and lockdowns made manufacturing more difficult. Now, constant labor shortage is creating even greater hurdles. Despite the challenges, manufacturing as a whole has contributed an estimated 24% to the nation's GDP, supported by vital products and services from innovative companies. This article will review some of the top innovative products for manufacturers featured on IndustryNet this year.

Nearshoring is the concept of relocating enterprises in order to shorten supply chains in North America. This concept has increased in popularity over the last couple years, as it allows businesses to be consistent and trustworthy to the industries that they serve.

If you've heard that your website needs more backlinks for SEO and you're not quite sure what that means, you've come the the right place. As a part of our Industrial Marketing 101 series, this article will cover the topic of backlinks and deep links, why your website needs them, and how you can get them.

Rubber seals and gaskets are a critical component of many systems. The rubber seals provide sealing against water, dust, and wind and prevents handling fluid from escaping the system. Rubber seals are a very crucial component and a good seal can change the life and overall performance of the application, so we must have effective seal and gasket with right material so that application can perform better for longer periods of time, ultimately resulting in less service time and more cost-savings.

Manufacturing employment in Montana rose significantly over the past year, according to MNI, compiler and publisher of comprehensive business profiles of the nation's nearly 400,000 manufacturing companies. According to MNI's survey of the state's manufacturers, Montana added a net 1,839 jobs or 6.2% between August 2021 and August 2022.

Following twenty-nine consecutive months of growth, U.S. manufacturing activity fell into contraction for the first time since the pandemic, according to the Institute for Supply Management's November survey of supply chain executives. The ISM reports its index of manufacturing activity fell 1.2% to a reading of 49%, the lowest it has been since May of 2020 and crossing the dividing line that separates expansion from contraction.