Fri.May 20, 2022

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How Switches Improve Safety Standards

Marshall Wolf Automation

Machinery has always had one purpose, to simplify the lives of users. While advancing technology allows for improved production, it also leaves room for potential safety risks. These risks can range anywhere from a broken finger to complete loss of life. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics rates manufacturing as the second most dangerous workplace, second only to healthcare.

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Mutual Synergies: How Leasing and Electric Vehicles Can Drive Growth in Tandem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The automotive industry was severely hit by the pandemic, with a 13.6% dip in global car sales in 2020, a more significant slide than during the financial crisis of 2008. However, one segment that bucked the trend was electric vehicles (EVs). In 2020, new electric car sales grew by 40% from 2019 levels, and by 2021, global EV sales reached around 6.5 million.