SME Appoints Dr. Brett Conner As Its First Chief Manufacturing Officer
Nonprofit adds critical new role to accelerate industry’s advanced technology adoption In a move that further strengthens SME’s role as a driving force for manufacturing...
Category : Future of Manufacturing Workforce
Caterpillar Invests in U.S. Mfg and Future Workforce Skills Training
$725M capital expansion of large engine facility tackles rising energy demand, provides AI/data center leadership Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced that Indiana will be among the...
Purdue, Rittal + Eplan Partner for Smart Mfg, Engineering Education
Top-tier U.S. education meets top European tech to shape the future of industry. Purdue Polytechnic, one of Purdue University’s largest colleges, and Rittal and Eplan, sister...
Novonesis Hosts National Flagship MFG Day Event at North America Headquarters
Novonesis, a global leader in biosolutions, welcomed hundreds of local students, educators, and community leaders to its facilities in Salem, Virginia; West Allis and Madison,...
Trimble Expands Strategic Partnership with Global Engineering Charity
Support for Engineers Without Borders to Unlock Local Funding and Build Capacity in Critical Infrastructure Projects Trimble today expanded its strategic partnership with the Engineers...
SBA Awards $1.1 Million to Support Made in America Manufacturing
E2G Grants will fund training for small manufacturers in critical industries Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $1.1 million in grants to...
Tariffs Revive U.S. Mfg, But Nearshore Talent Powers Service Growth
As renewed tariffs revive domestic manufacturing, more dependence on nearshore and offshore services are key to reshaping the U.S. economy. Unemployment’s near historic lows and...
Northern Tool + Equipment to Reveal Legendary Build
On September 23, students from Tennessee’s LaVergne High School will take on the national retailer’s nine month build On Tuesday, September 23rd, Northern Tool + Equipment will unveil the Legends Build: Student...
Amentum to Add 3,000 Jobs Amid U.K. Nuclear, Defence Growth
Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, has announced plans to create 3,000 new jobs over the next four years...
Holy Technologies Selects Plataine to Scale-Up Smart Production
Plataine’s AI agents for scheduling and traceability will enable Holy Technologies to optimize production plans, reduce manual effort, and build a scalable foundation for future...
AIChE Recognizes Outstanding Achievements with 2025 Institute and BOD Awards
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will recognize 13 leaders and innovators in chemical engineering with the 2025 Institute and Board of Directors’ Awards....
Syntec Optics Launches Pioneering New York State Apprenticeship Program
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology products to defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer industry leaders,...
Makera Brings CNC Innovation to IFA 2025
Entry-Level CNC, Pro-Level Power Desktop CNC machines are rapidly moving from hobbyist workshops into classrooms, studios, and research labs. At IFA 2025 (Sept 5–9, Messe Berlin, Stand H20-158), Makera will...
Fletcher Jones Foundation Donates $1M to LMU’s STEM Expansion
Loyola Marymount University has received a $1 million grant from The Fletcher Jones Foundation to support the Engineering Innovation Complex (EIC), a planned capital expansion for LMU Frank R....
Surface Design Secures Funding to Combat Skilled Labor Shortages
New investment supports launch of Surface Builder and development of tools that preserve critical shop-floor knowledge by empowering new manufacturing workers with surface expertise Surface...