Fact: There are approximately 12 million manufacturing voters in the United States, defined as men and women who are in the business of making things. Our participation at the polls can make us a strong and resonant voice. For the… Read More ›
Month: January 2016
MTConnect Student Challenge Webinars
One of the best resources for students participating in the MTConnect Student Challenge are the webinars MTConnect has generously provided to give students an insider look into the manufacturing industry. Produced by manufacturing professionals with years of experience, the webinars… Read More ›
Manufacturing Technology Orders Grew, but Don’t Call It a Comeback
The latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report (USMTO) showed that orders grew in value in November 2015, but overall units ordered dropped. Companies were buying more expensive equipment, but less of it overall. Typically this means that they are investing… Read More ›
Happy New Year, Manufacturers!
ICYMI: Congress finished 2015 with a bang. Decades of hard work and determination by a coalition of committed manufacturing companies and organizations finally paid off with passage of the FY16 Omnibus funding bill that also included restoration of the 50+ expired… Read More ›