U.S. factory employment fell 35% from its 1979 peak, while manufacturing output nearly doubled by 2026, according to data cited by ThorstenMeyerAI.com.
Could AI Bring A New Chapter For Factory Work?
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How The Five-Dollar Day Fit Into Factory Life
Ford raised minimum daily pay to $5 in 1914 as workers left its fast-moving assembly line. The move cut turnover and changed factory life.
Why Factory Robots Matter In The China–SoftBank Deal
ABB says China prohibited SoftBank’s purchase of its robotics business in China. The global deal’s status and Beijing’s reasons remain unclear.
The Tractor’s Impact On 26.7 Million Working Animals
U.S. farm horses and mules fell from 26.7 million in 1918 to 3.1 million by 1960 as tractors transformed agriculture and rural work.
VR Training In Manufacturing: A Game Changer For EHS Safety
Manufacturers test VR modules for safety training, showing promising results in onboarding and hazard recognition, amid labor shortages.
Unpacking China’s Incremental AI Advancements Through Practice
China advances in domestic AI and chipmaking capabilities, with mass-produced lithography machines and increasing production yields, but significant hurdles remain.
Unlocking Factory Potential With AI: Siemens’ Visionary Approach
Siemens announced a major push into physical industrial AI, partnering with NVIDIA to develop an ‘Industrial AI Operating System’ for manufacturing and automation.
Mercedes-Benz Starts Big-Scale Manufacturing Of Electric Motors For Future Cars
Mercedes-Benz has started mass manufacturing of electric axial flux motors, signaling a major step in their future EV lineup and production capabilities.
Phone-based injury-risk movement screening for hiring
A new phone-based movement screening tool aims to assess injury risk for physical-labor job candidates remotely, potentially reducing workplace injuries and costs.
Purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers
A new purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers is set to be tested, aiming to improve handling of supplier issues amid supply volatility.
