Craig Guillot

Despite mixed signals about the economic outlook in the nation’s heartland, several states stand out for their pro-growth business climates.

Pro-business climates continue to drive growth in this corner of the nation, with states like North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida attracting an outsized share of the nation's business investment.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining continues to represent a growing opportunity for semiconductor manufacturers, with more big players entering the space to manufacture mining processors that are faster and use less electricity.

Manufacturers that rush implement blockchain too quickly may face wasted spending, failed innovation and bad decisions. On the other hand, those who wait too long may be left behind in the wave of innovation.

Despite the constant news about the growing cyber threats in the manufacturing industry, many manufacturers are still falling short in cybersecurity planning.

Four months after the U.S. announced tariff increases on solar cells and modules from China, the industry continues to respond with new investments while also preparing for flat growth in the future.

While there are great benefits to digital supply chains, many manufacturers have challenges harnessing data and putting it in practice.

As 3D printing technologies and new materials open the doors for increasingly complex products, we’re on the verge of manufacturing life-saving products that could alter the course of history.

With a rapidly-growing population, an overall growing economy and relatively few vehicles per residents, Africa may be the next hot auto market.

While manufacturers continue to use robots to automate processes and boost efficiencies, some still see the human worker as a superior resource for its flexibility and ability to adapt.