Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and some shortages reappearing. Only two of the six largest manufacturing industries — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products — expanded in October, compared to one in September,” says Fiore.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply chain issues: The trend that just won’t quit. It’s impossible to look at any aspect of manufacturing without addressing the elephant in the room: Pandemic-induced supply chain issues continue to impact almost every industry.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and global pandemics can all severely impact the stability and reliability of the supply chain, but there are steps that can be taken to help reduce risks. Dual sourcing of hybrid manufacturing enables diversification of your supply chain.

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MEM

AUGUST 21, 2023

Natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and global pandemics can all severely impact the stability and reliability of the supply chain, but there are steps that can be taken to help reduce risks. Dual sourcing of hybrid manufacturing enables diversification of your supply chain.

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MEM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and global pandemics can all severely impact the stability and reliability of the supply chain, but there are steps that can be taken to help reduce risks. Dual sourcing of hybrid manufacturing enables diversification of your supply chain.

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 3, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index dropped back into contraction as panelists’ companies continue to manage their total supply chain inventories and liquidity. Hydraulic components are still facing extended lead times.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Sydney-based Sevaan Group is a contract manufacturing firm that employs about 50 staff and specialises in precision manufacturing of metal parts and products for OEMs in a range of industries including defence, mining, agriculture, gaming, space and robotics, electronics and transport. David Green, CEO, Sevaan Group.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling.

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. Lead times are generally coming down, although electronic components are still a concern.”

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2024

Geopolitical Chaos: Trade tensions and conflicts have caused severe supply chain disruptions, extending lead times from 4 to 12 months. This highlights the need for stronger regional supply chains and better international collaboration. Competitive Intensity: Two major companies dominate 60.9%

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage the total supply chain inventory. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and lead times seem to be improving.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Companies continue to collaborate with their supplier partners to overcome setbacks, be it labor shortages, kinks in the supply chain, or concerns with inflation. And while there are alarms, there are promising indicators. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., and chair of the business survey committee.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

Jeremy Michael, Global Director of Product Management : At that time we were building, I want to say 30 different machine models in Taiwan. I almost ran my car off the road, when you look at the supply chain, and be able to say, hey, each region, every country in the world today, we need to make sure that we secure our own interests.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments and the data support reduced lead times for their companies’ more important purchases. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Overall impact for our business is mixed.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

And with all the components required to build a durable and functional satellite, Lead Design Checker and former NASA Engineer Tony Boschi and his team needed to re-imagine the project’s development and re-design the satellite’s entire structure.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 5, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage their total supply chain inventories. There is concern for the global supply chain now that we are restricting sales of some semiconductors to China.”

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 1, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity but work to improve lead times, due to their raw material supply chain disruptions. Operational output is still strong, and the supply chain has the capacity to support. ” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Market conditions have definitely softened.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Customers’ Inventories Index reading indicated improved supply chain efficiency, as output improved and customers’ inventories continued to decline. Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. percentage point upward impact on the Manufacturing PMI ® calculation.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and shortages not as severe. Supply chain pipelines and inventories remain full, reducing the need for overtime. Computer & Electronic Products] “It seems that the economy is slowing down significantly. Our own order backlog is also diminishing.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 8, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a faster rate as panelists’ companies continued to effectively manage the total supply chain inventory. Managing head counts and total supply chain inventories remain primary goals as the sector closes the year.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

New Orders and Employment Contracting; Production and Backlogs Growing; Supplier Deliveries Slowing at a Slower Rate; Raw Materials Inventories Growing; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Increasing at a Slower Rate; Exports and Imports Growing; Record-Long Lead Times for Production Materials and MRO Supplies.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges. Digitalized design for simplified engineering.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Now, a universal drive towards real time manufacturing is resulting in UK manufacturers re-evaluating their offshoring business case in an effort to re-balance the geographical, cultural and linguistic flaws in their supply chain. In time you might gradually move the entire supply chain.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Source: Hurco Market Dynamics and Business Strategies Reshoring trends are leading to increased emphasis on domestic production in many markets. This shift is driven by concerns over supply chain resilience and a desire for greater control over quality and lead times.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 7, 2023

Balancing the growing demand for customization with an appetite for short lead times has been a challenge for enclosure manufacturers Industrial enclosures play a critical role in maximizing the performance and lifespan of sensitive electronic and computing components. But for the most part, it’s polycarbonate.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

FND: With Norm Fasteners 15 logistics and sales centers located in 9 countries, how did this infrastructure help your clients keep production lines up and running during supply chain constraints during the pandemic?

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 2, 2023

Providing a high level of engineering support to customers and protecting supply chains is a cornerstone of EFC’s model. The company provides valued customer service by having short lead times, a wide selection of products, customized inventory programs, and by following a simple mantra – “The Customer is King.”

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 3, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and shortages not as severe. ” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Customers ordering more to create buffer stocks (in case of) future shortages.” WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “High volume of customer orders.”

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing lead times, although they remain at elevated levels. ” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Demand still weak. We’re continuing to ship to max capacity, with supply constraints still a real part of our day-to-day business operations.”

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 17, 2023

For over 50 years, Motor City and its subsidiaries, Quality Fastener, Smith Fastener, and Emco Industrial have helped improve the efficiency and supply chain management of U.S. Bay Supply is building a digital payments base and adding more types of electronic payments, finance options and related tools. manufacturers.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are tiny optical systems manufactured with technology used in the electronic integrated circuit industry. Large demand volumes are required to offset the initial cost of designing and manufacturing PICs, and production lead times can take months. Today Magazine.

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. ” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Starting to feel softening in the economy, with labor still a challenge to backfill critical roles. The 2024 forecast looks challenging, specially from a cost perspective.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Our Robotics Campus will help us to serve our customers more efficiently and support new and existing sectors like automotive, electronics, logistics, healthcare, e-commerce and pharmaceuticals to unlock the full potential of automation.”

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 22, 2025

For instance, consider a plastic part that supports the functionality of another component, such as a housing for electronics that needs to dissipate heat at a specific rate. If a clear pass criteria is not defined, a schedule must be created to develop specific metrics and a system for verification.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity but are showing signs of struggling, due in part to their raw material supply chains. ” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Demand has finally picked up, with customer orders more closely resembling typical January and February levels.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 28, 2023

A new Festo family of multi-protocol servo drives provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with productivity and cost advantages with less inventory, by preventing supply chain issues and working smarter with this family of servo drives. The change reduces Festo part numbers from 24 to 8.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For example, the US and Japanese machine tool industries have seen varying levels of demand, which can impact the global supply chain and market dynamics. Lastly, the machine tool industry is diversifying into emerging areas such as electric vehicles, aerospace, electronics, and semiconductors.

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