April 9, 2018 Safety Discipline Isn't an Act, It's a Habit When most people hear the word “discipline,” they associate it with punishment. The word gets a bad rap sometimes, as corrective action can be necessary when rules are ignored...
April 4, 2018 Dial 811 First, Emphasizes AEM, as ‘Safe Digging Month’ Kicks Off Springtime is a reminder to think safety as construction ramps up in many areas, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which actively supports April National...
April 2, 2018 Spread the Word: Dial 811 Before Digging April is here and spring is under way, so there’s no better time than now to spread the message of the importance of safe digging practices.As a member of the Common...
March 29, 2018 Annual JTLM Tackles CE Standards and Regulatory Requirements It's often described as a compliance engineer's annual pilgrimage.The 28th annual Construction Equipment Joint Technical Liaison Meeting (JTLM) brought together more...
March 29, 2018 7 Standards and Regulations to Watch in 2018 The development, implementation and compliance of standards and regulations affecting equipment manufacturers is one of AEM's greatest priorities. AEM's Technical and...
March 23, 2018 Opportunities for Young Professionals at Product Safety and Compliance Seminar Take it from Bruce James: The Product Safety and Compliance Seminar (PSCS) is a great way for young professionals to build skills that bring value to their company.James, who...
March 23, 2018 Safety Materials Driving Value for AEM Members AEM has many points of engagement with its members, from trade shows to statistics and advocacy. And the same is true for safety materials, a service area in which approximately...
March 23, 2018 How Will Ag Braking Requirements Affect AEM Members? Manufacturers of tractors and self-propelled machinery should prepare to review their design and testing processes to accommodate the new proposed ASABE Ag Braking Standards...
March 19, 2018 7 Things You Can Learn at the 2018 Product Safety & Compliance Seminar and Liability Seminar Product safety professionals -- even those with years of experience -- would be wise to strongly consider attending the upcoming AEM Product Safety & Compliance Seminar and...
March 1, 2018 DeLaval's Kolstad: Designing Dairy Equipment 'Was Joy' By Mike Schmidt, AEM Industry Advisor Editor All Russ Kolstad was looking for was an opportunity to make a difference.The longtime dairy equipment industry leader spent a career...
October 17, 2016 How Artificial Intelligence Could Revolutionize Construction Often, the concept of AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics are combined into one futuristic notion of how advanced intelligence and technology will impact business. However...
October 20, 2016 Insights in Construction: Top 4 Industry Trends for 2017 As 2016 winds down, construction industry professionals are focusing on the challenges and opportunities that will present themselves in the year ahead. In an exclusive...
July 21, 2016 New Mixed-Fleet Telematics Standard Earns ISO Approval 3 Steps to Prepare Now for Download of the AEM/AEMP Global Standard The mixed-fleet telematics standard from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Association of...
June 22, 2017 Five Ways Thinking Like a Farmer Can Solve Workforce Challenges By Dusty Weis, Association of Equipment ManufacturersFor as long as he’s been working with the equipment manufacturing sector on workforce development, CustomED CEO Rusty...
December 14, 2017 Manufacturers Sought as Partners on Equipment Operator Training Complex By Dusty Weis, Association of Equipment Manufacturers The union that represents 400,000 North American equipment operators, mechanics, welders, surveyors and stationary...
July 27, 2017 More Women Needed in Engineering to Ease Workforce Woes By Dusty Weis, Association of Equipment ManufacturersAs long as literally half the population is vastly underrepresented in the engineering and construction fields, solving the...
July 20, 2017 On 3D Printing, Think Big and Start Small By Dusty Weis, Association of Equipment ManufacturersLike mankind’s first trip to the moon in 1969, the completion this spring of the world’s first 3D printed excavator is the...
January 11, 2018 5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2018 The long-term direction of the equipment manufacturing industry is in the midst of being shaped by cutting-edge industry trends. These trends are expected to have a significant...
May 25, 2017 Industry Must Take Ownership of Skilled Worker Shortage By Mike Schmidt, AEM Member Communications Manager & Newsletter EditorThe scarcity of skilled workers is one of the greatest challenges facing the manufacturing industry...
May 18, 2017 In the “Internet of Things,” People Are Still the Most Important Component By Dusty Weis, AEM Strategic Communications ManagerWe’ve been told so often about the technology revolution, perhaps industry leaders have come to expect that, any day now...