April 4, 2019 NASA Technology is Available for Use in Heavy Equipment—Here’s How By Dusty Weis, AEM Strategic Communications ManagerFrom machines that fly through space to machines that grind over construction sites and farm fields, it’s tough to imagine...
March 27, 2019 Ep. 16 - NASA Technology in Heavy Equipment and Inspiring the Mars Generation, with Astronaut Abby and Steven Gonzalez Space may be the final frontier, but the technologies being developed to land the first humans on Mars can also be leveraged by tech-savvy OEMs in the heavy equipment industry...
February 28, 2019 Ep. 15 - How Electrification, IoT and Other Trends Could Hit Heavy Equipment, with JLG’s Guru Bandekar and Singularity’s Andre Wegner They say, “We’ve Always Done It That Way” are the six most destructive words in the business world. That’s truer than ever in an era of disruptive...
February 14, 2019 A.I. with IBM’s Watson: Understanding Business Uses for the Technology By Dusty Weis, AEM Strategic Communications ManagerJohn Henry had his battle with the steam drill. Ken Jennings had his Jeopardy game show duel with IBM’s Watson.Both men will...
January 31, 2019 3 Startup Secrets to Leading in the Digital Age By Dusty Weis, AEM Strategic Communications ManagerLike predators on the hunt, Silicon Valley technology startups are on the lookout for industries where they can swoop in...
January 24, 2019 Ep. 14 - Embracing A.I. in the Heavy Equipment Industry, with Amber Mac and Neil Jacobstein Artificial intelligence is a technology that is poised to begin disrupting every industry it touches--including heavy construction and agriculture equipment. And according to...
January 24, 2019 4 Construction Equipment Categories Poised to Advance As construction equipment continues to advance and evolve with time, the vast majority of manufacturers today are beginning to focus on making their machines smarter through...
January 17, 2019 How Technology is Transforming Construction Equipment Rental The rise of new and cutting-edge technology is advancing construction equipment, allowing for owners and operators to gain ready access to the tools they need to work...
January 17, 2019 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2019 The future of the manufacturing industry will be shaped by a number of ever-evolving trends and technologies. While there's no telling exactly how things will play out in the...
January 10, 2019 Trend Hunter’s Top Megatrends for Manufacturers in 2019 By Dusty Weis, AEM Strategic Communications Manager“I’m here to talk to you about how to win the future.”Jeremy Gutsche, the CEO of Trend Hunter, doesn’t mince words when it...
January 2, 2020 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2020 Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of several ever-evolving and cutting-edge trends and technologies. Many...
March 18, 2020 An Update from AEM President Dennis Slater Dear AEM Members,As we begin to come to terms with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives, I want to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to...
March 6, 2020 AEM Hosts EPA for Precision Ag Tour at Commodity Classic On Feb. 28, AEM hosted key policymakers from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) for a tour highlighting modern agriculture...
March 10, 2020 Association of Equipment Manufacturers Releases New Economic Impact Report LAS VEGAS – Manufacturers of construction, mining, and agriculture equipment remain a critical part of the U.S. economy and represent 12 percent of all manufacturing jobs in...
March 12, 2020 Gains in Large Tractor Sales Highlight of AEM February Tractor and Combine Sales Data MILWAUKEE – February 2020 saw mixed results in overall U.S. sales of tractors and self-propelled combines. The bright spot was 4WD and 100+ horsepower tractors which...
May 28, 2020 AEM Welcomes Latest Member Companies AEM members -- peers and competitors, large and small -- collaborate together through their involvement in the association to build momentum for the equipment manufacturing...
February 3, 2020 Trump Administration Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Last month, President Trump issued a proclamation expanding tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% tariffs...
January 29, 2020 USMCA is a Victory for Equipment Manufacturers Washington, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after the President signed the United States-Mexico...
March 23, 2020 Industry Leaders Talk Precision Ag With the Next Generation If you attended Commodity Classic this year, you may have noticed the 70 or so students wearing gray polo shirts, walking the show floor, and spending their time learning about...
March 23, 2020 AEM Guides Development of Latin America Statistics Priorities AEM held a trio of statistics meetings last month in Curitiba, Brazil as part of its ongoing efforts to provide members with the tools and information they need to sharpen their...