Small Manufacturers Think Big about Partnerships During COVID-19 How SME’s are teaming up with public research universities and MEP centers to boost innovation capacity. The U.S. manufacturing industry has lost a staggering 5 million jobs and thousands of manufacturing establishments over the past two decades, according to a report from MForesight. Stalled manufacturing productivity growth […]
Let’s build on the momentum for reshoring supply chains with investment in education and training. May 18, 2020 One of the president’s signature initiatives since the beginning of his administration has been his “Made in America” campaign to reshore U.S.-owned manufacturing and attract FDI (foreign direct investment) by foreign-owned firms. This campaign has helped accelerate […]
The work to make manufacturing thrive is far from over. Thankfully, millions across America have faith they can make it happen. Steve Minter May 06, 2020 Editor’s Note: Part of an ongoing series celebrating IndustryWeek’s 50th anniversary. This article appeared in the January/February issue of IndustryWeek. When I became editor of IndustryWeek in early 2009, […]
The Confusion Is Real: 5 Tips for PPP Loan Forgiveness There are helpful approaches, despite the unknowns. Ethan Karp Apr 30, 2020 Many of you have received Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funds from the Small Business Administration. If you haven’t, the second round will hopefully be your opportunity. There is still a tremendous amount unknown […]
ExOne and the University of Pittsburgh develop reusable metal filters. IW Staff Apr 27, 2020 CO Hoping to offer long-term protection against contaminants, such as COVID-19, ExOne, a provider of binder jet 3D printing technology, teamed up with the University of Pittsburgh to develop reusable metal filters that fit into a specially designed respirator cartridge […]
Take this short survey to help us discover how this crisis is affecting different parts of the manufacturing industry. Article and survey by Industry Week.
As the United States continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has identified hundreds of U.S. manufacturers available to produce needed medical equipment. Click here for full article.
From face shields to hand sanitizer, chemical makers are using tech to quickly produce COVID-19 necessities. Click here to view the full article from Industry Week.