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Since the 19th century, Chicago has been a powerhouse of American manufacturing. It was here that Cyrus McCormick revolutionized farming with his mechanical reaper and Philip Armour re-engineered the meatpacking industry. Not to mention, Chicago is the birthplace of remarkable everyday goods we now take for granted, like Schwinn Bicycles and...

LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of War-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, today announced the launch of Operation Next in Indiana. This bold workforce development initiative expands on a proven national model designed to empower military veterans by providing specialized training for high-demand civilian careers.

The new...

Join Huan Gu of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology for an inside look at the key trends, technologies, and investment priorities emerging from IMTS 2026. Drawing on AMT’s proprietary exhibitor and attendee data, show-floor research, product launches, and industry interviews, this presentation will examine how the manufacturing...