Today’s talent market is more chaotic and competitive than ever. With the “Great Resignation,” employers have seen people at all levels leave their jobs in large numbers. Manufacturers across the country report a shortage of qualified workers. The market and societal forces behind these challenges are likely long-term and can’t be ignored. Your company needs Read More

Many believe that once a machine is upgraded to meet the requirements issued by a machine safety risk assessment, the system is safe and ready to use in production. However, many fail to test the system to ensure it functions as outlined in the Risk Assessment to keep personnel safe. Following our machine safety mindset Read More

As technologies continue to advance the way we work, the need to address the health and well-being of our workforce remains critical. The Future of Work and Industry 5.0 will require employees to work smarter and require manufacturers to closely examine the fit between workers, their work, and the workplace itself. Enter workplace ergonomics. The Read More

Safety in the workplace is a must if you want your employees to be productive and your company profitable. Injuries and illnesses caused by unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are likely to happen when training, written programs, and procedures are not planned or implemented. IMC is partnering with EMS Consulting to bring you this OSHA Read More

In the past, plant operators ensured people and machines were safe by following the qualifications of the appropriate Standards and Directives. Today, plant operators also need to ensure their data is safe. Thanks to the threats from the cyber world, security is now an essential element of safety. Today, production and industrial plants are highly Read More

There’s a lot of buzz around Sustainability and ESG these days. But what does this really mean to industrial organizations? Industrial companies face a new and seemingly overwhelming set of Sustainability-related risks and opportunities. The response has a major impact not only on business performance, but on long-term competitive advantage. Moreover, effectively defining Sustainability priorities Read More

Organizations are coming under increasing pressure to take action on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns. Stakeholders including investors, policy makers, regulators, customers, consumers and employees are making ESG a priority. This can present many challenges depending on what ESG-related practices they have already considered and implemented. For those organizations at an early stage, it Read More

Binder jet 3D printing is revolutionizing sand casting – capable of producing complex cores that cannot be produced in any other way – and organic rigging designs that help to make successful precision pours and decrease scrap rates significantly. Foundries embracing the digital workflow are expanding business by offering rapid prototyping with easy design iterations, Read More

You are invited to a free webinar on advanced manufacturing opportunities in Indonesia, Singapore and Japan hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Hear from leading industry experts and U.S. embassy commercial specialists in each market. Consider if you should apply to join the official executive-led trade mission, Oct. Read More

When a workplace catastrophe strikes, it is important to act fast, follow applicable emergency plans and policies, and take control of the accident scene. Any workplace can experience an accident, whether it is a major injury, fatality, fire, or chemical release. While incident prevention should be paramount, a company needs to be equally prepared to Read More