The overall message from MTForecast 2026 was clear: Manufacturing remains positioned for growth, and many companies continue to invest accordingly.
Making smarter decisions about investments, hiring, production planning, and growth – and focusing on what measures create lasting success in manufacturing.
After spending a week at IMTS 2026, one thing was clear: Interest in America’s manufacturing capacity is enormous. The real question: Will Washington turn interest into action?
$500 Million-Plus in Manufacturing Technology Orders; the Federal Reserve Rate Hike; and More.
Your Sneak Peek at 2027; Tariff and Tax Updates; and More.
While Congress has adjourned for its annual August recess, federal agencies continue implementing tax, trade, workforce, and industrial policies that will shape manufacturing investment well into next year.
Manufacturers may now qualify for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing. Learn how expanded federal programs can support equipment purchases, expansion, and growth.
Recent manufacturing policy in Washington has been dominated by tariffs, investigations, court decisions, and trade negotiations. Now, policymakers are increasingly focused on a harder question: how to rebuild manufacturing capacity in the United States.
What are aerospace insiders watching? Discussions at ASCEND and Zoller Technology Days pointed to increased investment, policy support, and production activity across commercial aviation, defense, and space markets.
Who’s growing, hiring, winning, and investing in what’s next? This latest roundup highlights fresh updates from Jorgensen, Nikon, CERATIZIT, MxD, MIT, Verisurf, and more.