American Manufacturing Inc. Blog

Global trade policies are designed to regulate trade with foreign countries, establish standards like tariffs and subsidies, and influence trade practices. These policies significantly impact the manufacturing industry, often affecting where manufacturing occurs due to varying costs and regulations. All it takes is a brief glance at the headlines: global trade policies are ever-evolving, and market conditions are ever-changing. [...]

Some amount of waste is inevitable in the automotive industry, but here at American Manufacturing, we are always looking for new ways to reduce waste and increase production efficiency. Not only is waste reduction important for the environment, but it’s also crucial in how we improve our bottom line and deliver to our customers, with innovative approaches that reduce [...]

The automation and robotic forces at American Manufacturing continue to grow. At the end of last year, we introduced cobots to our welding workforce. Now we’ve added another layer of automation to the manufacturing process with our new Trumpf Robotic Bending Cell. What is a Bending Cell? A robotic bending cell combines a standalone brake press with both a [...]

Automation and AI are changing the way we approach manufacturing, streamlining processes and allowing for even greater precision and efficiency. Our American Manufacturing factories are considered “smart factories,” which means our systems and machines are all digitally connected, driving greater automation and flexibility. Let’s take a look at some key ways that technology has driven the evolution of smart factories.Then [...]

To ensure a safe working environment and quality products, manufacturers are held to certain safety compliance standards. These may also extend to environmental concerns to make manufacturing processes more eco-friendly. At American Manufacturing, we care about keeping our employees safe and going the extra mile to ensure streamlined operations that save our customers valuable time and money.Here’s an inside look [...]

The automotive industry is ever-evolving, from manufacturing processes to end products. Much of this innovation occurs thanks to emerging technologies that set the stage for more efficient and high-quality manufacturing processes and results. Sometimes the opposite occurs, and the technology is informed by trends in consumer interests that push the automotive industry to change their way of thinking.As we look [...]

Quality control is essential throughout the development, building and distribution of any product. It ensures that the end customer gets the best possible product that won’t fail during use—something especially important for products that could lead to safety hazards if faulty. The manufacturing industry is the frontline of quality for many essential parts and products, making innovations in quality control [...]

In an era so focused on automation, technology, and constant improvement by digital means, manufacturers need to be at the forefront of any digital trends transforming the way products are built. Here is what we’re seeing transform manufacturing today and what has us excited for the future, whether it be on an industry scale or within our own assembly department.New [...]

Advancement and sustainability go hand-in-hand when it comes to the future of manufacturing. As the industry continues to explore new technologies and consider different ways to cut back on wasteful practices and amp up productivity, sustainability is the natural byproduct. Advancing sustainable manufacturing practices includes everything from increasing energy efficiency to utilizing more sustainable materials, but ultimately it comes down [...]

In the motor vehicle cluster alone, the state of Ohio is responsible for 12.3% of the national output—second among all states. Ohio is also the number one producer of engines, the number two producer of transmissions, and number two in automotive manufacturing as a whole. Because auto manufacturing is so prevalent in Ohio, it has naturally had a significant impact [...]

We’re no strangers to robotics in manufacturing, as our robotic welders have been increasing efficiency in American Manufacturing projects for years. However, these robots have their limitations, particularly when it comes to safety and programming.It takes time to program a robotic welder for a new custom project, and we must take several precautions and limit workforce interaction with the robot [...]

Assembly departments and companies require special equipment for toting and mobilizing parts of various shapes, sizes, and weights around a warehouse. Parts need to be delivered from the loading/unloading dock to the assemblers who need them for any given product, and then the emptied containers must be picked up and returned to the loading and unloading dock.Companies must use dollies [...]