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American Companies Lagging in 4th Industrial Revolution

Only three of the 44 standout companies are U.S. businesses, meaning Europe and Asia are embracing 4IR tech much faster.

VELO3D's SupportFree capabilities enable engineers to print a wider range of designs and parts.

Keep the Old Birds Flying

How additive manufacturing is poised to turn the aerospace MRO industry on its head.

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How to Tackle Your MRO Inventory Issues

Make inventory management a priority for 2020: Your bottom line will thank you.

Are Trade Shows Still Worth It for Manufacturers?

We’ve seen some serious marketing crimes committed at trade shows.

Robotics Researchers Must Prevent Autonomous Weapons

Our appetite for intelligent, autonomous machines poses a host of ethical challenges.

Rust Belt Leads Strong Turnout for MFG DAY 2019

Today, Oct. 4 is the eighth-annual MFD DAY, celebrating and promoting modern manufacturing to future generations. See the strong numbers behind this year's event count in North America.

Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack

A look at the nightmares that hackers could inflict on automakers and consumers.

The Trump administration says its trade policy saved the U.S. steel industry.

Is Trump’s Trade War Saving American Jobs?

Or is it killing them?

Rural Areas are Doomed to Decline

The facts are clear and unarguable. Most of the nation’s smaller urban and rural counties are not growing and will not grow.

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Cyber Security Incident Forced Shutdowns

The infection took out 10,000+ unpatched Windows 7 machines and caused $255 million in damages and lost production.

Improving Product Recovery to Improve Profits

The potential value of this lost product can add up.

IEN Air Compressor Investment Guide: Part 2 - Reliability

This second of a four-part series on air compressor purchasing tips provides advice from experts on reliability-related features.