As Michigan's small manufacturers struggle to fill talent gaps, increase production rates, and improve consistency, many are looking to automation for assistance. While interest in robots, cobots, and other Industry 4.0 technologies is skyrocketing, many small West Michigan manufacturers are[...]
Using data compiled by U.S. Census Bureau, Michigan's 83 counties have been ranked by highest number of manufacturing jobs. This ranking used the average number of residents employed in manufacturing from 2012-2016. Out of the 83 counties in[...]
With the help of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West), a Michigan manufacturing company is now investing in new employee development. Fleet Engineers is a small, privately held manufacturing company located in Muskegon, Michigan for 54 years. The company’s 145 e[...]
Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) is a national event in which manufacturers across the country open their doors to students, parents, administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors. This coordinated effort is designed to change public perceptions [...]
Cybersecurity. This buzzword is popping up all over the place right now — and with good reason. Cybercrime and espionage are big business: according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, they account for $445[...]
Written by MiBiz Smaller manufacturers in West Michigan enjoy a general perception that their businesses are low on the totem pole when it comes to software hacking, phishing, malware and ransomware attacks. But during the past three years, manufacturing has [...]
