August 10th, 2020
High-Mix/Low-Volume Manufacturers Are a Sweet Spot for Collaborative Robots |
By: Andrew Peterson
Collaborative robots are increasingly attractive to manufacturers who require flexible solutions for their growing product mix but may not have the scale of work or capital resources needed to justify larger investments in automation systems.
July 31st, 2020
The Ross Group Joins Manufacturing Alliance as Affiliate Member |
The Ross Group recently joined the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance as an Affiliate Member. The strategic partnership between The Ross Group and the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is working toward improving the economic development throughout Oklahoma, creating wealth and supporting local communities and businesses.
In 1979, Jesse Ross founded J. Ross Acoustics and Drywall, a small contracting company […]
July 15th, 2020
Position Available: Regional Business Consultant, July 2020, Tulsa and NE Oklahoma |
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has an opening for a regional business consultant working with companies in the Tulsa area and northeastern Oklahoma.
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July 15th, 2020
Position Available: Manufacturing Extension Agent, July 2020, Northeastern Oklahoma |
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has an opening for a manufacturing extension agent serving companies in northeastern Oklahoma.
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July 6th, 2020
7 Manufacturing Digitization Challenges—and How to Overcome Them |
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered robots, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT) … there’s a whole world of advanced manufacturing technology and innovation just waiting for small and medium-sized manufacturers who want to step up their digital game. Unfortunately, manufacturing digitization can present some fundamental challenges, like added cybersecurity risk.
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June 29th, 2020
How to Stimulate Manufacturing Growth After COVID-19 |
It seems no part of the economy is left untouched by COVID-19. Both essential and non-essential industries have felt the impact of the novel coronavirus and its devastating effects on the economy, especially manufacturing.
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May 27th, 2020
OSHA Revises COVID Guidance … Again |
Previously, OSHA issued guidance indicating that most employers only had to record or report confirmed COVID-19 cases when provided with objective evidence that an employee contracted COVID-19 at work. In practice, this put the burden on employees to submit evidence to employers establishing that their COVID-19 cases were contracted at work.
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May 12th, 2020
Automation Could Be Key to Recovery for Small Manufacturers |
A recent survey by Thomas Industrial examined impacts of COVID-19 and revealed one in four U.S. manufacturers are considering expanding industrial automation as a result of the crisis, while one in five already has automated systems in place.
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May 5th, 2020
Return to Work & Recovery Guide |
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has created a comprehensive Return to Work & Recovery Guide to serve as a “roadmap” for companies beginning to resume or ramp up operations. This guide offers information on a wide range of topics, beginning with a return-to-work checklist and offering information on everything from Personal Protection Equipment and disinfection protocols […]
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April 13th, 2020
Resumé Bootcamp Virtual Workshop
These difficult times have many people needing to build or revise their resumes. We want to help.
Join the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance for a “Resume Bootcamp” virtual workshop on Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST.
