Energy conservation today is the most current issue being felt by companies. Work is constantly being done to reduce electricity consumption in all facilities.
Difficulty in sourcing electronic components and more are driving manufacturers to have to continually reengineer machines to maintain the quality levels characteristic of leading companies but still be able to meet the delivery schedules that customers need.
Material recycling is another issue on the agenda: cost and availability have made attention to waste and the potential for reuse of industrial waste a critical factor.