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By Harry MoserApr 30, 2025

In this installment of our series, you will meet Jason Woodard, Manuel Merkt, and Lt. Gen. William Signius Knudsen, who all started as apprentices. Learn how apprenticeship training influenced their outstanding leadership and shaped their work.

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By Kristin BartschiApr 30, 2025

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the first quarter of 2025. According to the estimate, GDP contracted 0.3% at an annualized rate.

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By Jacob HorneApr 30, 2025

Confused by CMMC 2.0? This guide makes sense of the rules, shows how it impacts your shop floor, and helps you turn cybersecurity compliance into a competitive edge in the DoD supply chain.

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By Fred QianApr 29, 2025

China's economy continues to show resilience and strength. The first quarter of 2025 experienced 5.4% GDP growth, driven by consumer subsidies and a surge in export shipments in anticipation of tariffs. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Stephen LaMarcaApr 25, 2025

Being nice has a price. Strange symmetries, stronger metals. No plan to ban. Manufacturing Technology Series EAST is right around the corner. Spin off and gear up!

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By Mike LauerApr 22, 2025

Tariff challenges bring down Southeast Asia's manufacturing PMI to neutral levels. But sentiment for 2025 remains positive, as the region is an important, strategic trading partner for the United States. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Christopher ChidzikApr 16, 2025

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT and USCTI, totaled $198.6 million in February 2025. Orders decreased 0.7% from January 2025 and were down 9.2% from February 2024.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 16, 2025

Lumafield gets top startup nod. REGO-FIX opens new Center for Machining Excellence. Stratasys partners with aerospace giants. America Makes and SwRI launch AM-focused defense initiatives. Leadership updates and other news from Mazak, Starrett, and more.

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By Carlos MorteraApr 15, 2025

Brazil and Mexico continue to foster the development of Latin America as a global manufacturing region. The two industrial engines show strong opportunities in automotive, steel, beverages, and more. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.

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By Bonnie GurneyApr 15, 2025

The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST brings together manufacturing professionals with exciting advancements to shape the future of the industry, May 13-15, 2025, in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

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