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08/04/2025

The U.S. manufacturing sector saw its fifth straight month of contraction in July, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report on Business, released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management.

The U.S. manufacturing sector saw its fifth straight month of contraction in July, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report on Business, released August 1.

08/01/2025

Tolomatic, Inc., a manufacturer of electric linear actuators and motion-control solutions, has named Manish Virmani as its new president and CEO.

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Tolomatic Inc., a leading manufacturer of electric linear actuators and motion-control solutions, appoints Manish Virmani as its new president and CEO.

08/01/2025

Cortec Corporation has appointed Chief Operating Officer Caleb Pheneger as its new president.

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Cortec CEO, Chairman and Founder Boris Miksic recently announced his selection of Caleb Pheneger, COO, as the new president of Cortec Corp.

08/01/2025

Mazak North America is expanding its service and support network for the Western United States with the opening of a new Phoenix Technical Center.

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Mazak Corp. has expanded its service and support network for the Western United States with the opening of a new Phoenix Technical Center.

08/01/2025

MET launches today– a new magazine built with a mission-driven mindset, market-smart focus, and an unshakable belief in the power of innovation.

We’re reimagining manufacturing media to accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies and spark curiosity in the next generation of makers.

Built by SME. Made for what’s next.

Tap the link in our bio to read the very first issue.⚙️🔧🔭

07/31/2025

"Adopting solar and energy storage solutions presents manufacturers with a powerful opportunity to reduce both their environmental footprint and operating expenses," writes Wilson Chang, CEO of Sunrock Distributed Generation.

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As energy prices continue to climb, U.S. manufacturers are installing solar systems to cut costs, achieve sustainability goals and support long-term growth.

07/31/2025

Rework isn’t just about wasted material—it’s also wasted time, delayed shipments, and unhappy customers.

In the latest Smart Shop Essentials, learn how tracking first-pass yield and enforcing simple process checks can cut rework before it happens.
Even better?

Shops that reduce rework see improvements in morale, margins, and machine availability.

🔧 Small fixes. Big results.

🔗 Read now:
https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/smart-shop-essentials/issues/page-001/page_21ccbc53-f08a-5bd9-ab0b-2cac4ff230a9.html

07/31/2025

Ascential Technologies has hired Erik Petersen as regional director of Aerospace and Industrials in the Americas.

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Ascential Technologies has hired Erik Petersen as regional director of Aerospace and Industrials in the Americas.

07/30/2025

Outdated systems, manual data entry, and scattered spreadsheets might be costing your shop more than you think.

Take our quick quiz: “Is Your Manufacturing Software Up to Speed?”

You’ll answer a few key questions about your current tools, challenges, and processes—and get personalized tips based on your responses.

✅ Find out where your software stands
✅ Get insights on how to improve efficiency
✅ Discover solutions used by modern job shops
At the end, we’ll direct you to an article tailored to your shop’s needs.

🔗 Take the quiz now: https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/smart-shop-essentials/is-your-manufacturing-software-up-to-speed/html_476d548c-7cbb-4137-8923-a11abfdd8b0d.html

07/30/2025

How about some manufacturing with your M&M's? Global snack-food and pet-care giant Mars, Incorporated has announced plans to invest $2 billion in U.S. manufacturing.

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Mars Inc., the global snack-food and pet-care giant, has announced plans to invest $2 billion into its American manufacturing operations by the close of 2026.

07/30/2025

Kettering University in Flint, Mich., is set to launch a new, accelerated Bachelor of Science program in semiconductor materials and devices.

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Kettering University has received formal approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer its Bachelor of Science in semiconductor materials and devices.

07/30/2025

"Many small to midsize enterprises are feeling the squeeze, asking, 'How do we stay competitive when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting?' The answer boils down to two critical pillars: unwavering flexibility and an unprecedented focus on sales," writes Laurie Harbour, partner at Wipfli.

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The U.S. manufacturing industry finds itself at a critical juncture. While some sectors have recovered post-COVID, overall volumes are at 2019 levels—which, if you remember, were not great. The convergence