Fashion may never be the same again. Within 5 years, cyber visors, e-vests, memory glasses, wrist computers and other electronic devices are expected to be as much a part of the fashion scene as jewelry or neckties are today.

The new Lansing Grand River plant blends state-of-the-art technology with 100-year-old tradition.

The first car to roll off the Lansing Grand River assembly line is the Cadillac CTS.

Acquiring capital equipment in a lean manufacturing environment requires a nontraditional mindset.

The answer to this important question can lead to project success or failure.

The laser energy necessary for welding can be presented to parts in the form of either a spot or a line. Spot or contour welding refers to the use of a circular spot of laser energy to traverse a preprogrammed contour path and create a weld.

The concept behind fiber optics is relatively simple. Just take a flashlight and shine it through one end of a transparent tube of glass or plastic in a dark room. Of course, it’s a lot more complicated than that.

The first fully automated assembly line was created more than 80 years ago.

A brief look at novel products, evolving technology and new manufacturing methods.

Active alignment: the process of coupling a light source, such as a diode laser, with the input end of an optical fiber to determine the optimal position of the component