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By Gary VasilashMar 31, 2025

Work has transformed in recent years in unexpected ways. And finding and keeping talent will grow even more challenging over the next few years. Here are some things to consider as you prepare..

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By Douglas K. WoodsMar 28, 2025

Creativity is part of the genius of America, and all of us should do what we can to facilitate that in the people we work with every day.

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By AMTMar 27, 2025

Check in for the highlights, headlines, and hijinks that matter to manufacturing. These lean news items keep you updated on the latest developments.

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By Harry MoserDec 02, 2024

A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.

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By Peter R. EelmanNov 29, 2024

Preparing young people to fill in-demand positions in the manufacturing sector will strengthen our economy, industry, and individual communities. That’s exactly what IMTS and its partners did during the Smartforce Student Summit at IMTS 2024.

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By Harry MoserNov 05, 2024

A strong, skilled workforce is key to reshoring and manufacturing growth. This new series explores the careers of manufacturing leaders.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 31, 2024

Wisconsin's Fab Lab Grant Program funds school districts to purchase advanced manufacturing technology. Since 2015, it has provided $4.5 million to 118 districts.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 30, 2024

A small manufacturer in North Carolina doesn’t have a labor shortage problem because it taps into an often-overlooked workforce: the visually impaired. Learn how IFB Solutions trains and employs people who are blind for manufacturing and assembly work.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJan 15, 2024

Today’s manufacturing technology makes it easier for companies to hire more people with disabilities, a talent pool of more than 10.7 million people. Learn how GenMet reduced barriers for people in wheelchairs and with intellectual disabilities.

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By Kristin BartschiSep 11, 2023

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and SME announced a strategic partnership today, making bigger strides together toward solving North America’s manufacturing workforce challenges.

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