In unpredictable times. The best leaders look within and strengthen the human element to boldly lead into the future, writes Ahmet Bozer. Today’s leaders are playing on a game board no one has ever seen before. Change defies prediction, and the stakes are existential. Yet within this... Continue Reading
Record Oil Glut Predicted by IEA According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is heading toward a record-breaking oil surplus in 2026. The agency projects that global supply will exceed demand by nearly 4 million barrels per day, the largest annual overhang ever recorded.... Continue Reading
In an era defined by supply-chain shocks, rapid technology shifts, and unrelenting labor pressures, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Board of Trustees has doubled down on a simple mandate: innovate together, execute fast, and deliver resources that move the needle for Members. Across... Continue Reading
Decision intelligence helps explain what happened and what you should do about it. Walk into a modern manufacturing plant and you’ll see dashboards glowing from every corner. Sensors track vibrations, ERP systems push out reports, MES platforms spit out charts like it’s their... Continue Reading
Pittsburgh, PA – October 20, 2025 – The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Technical Standards Committee met in conjunction with the Nadcap meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, to discuss critical issues shaping the future of technical standards and audit compliance across the heat-treating... Continue Reading
lt's time to provide pathways for more of our youth to obtain the technical skills necessary for today's job market. A widening skills gap threatens to further erode U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and thus our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills... Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • 2:30 PM ET Hosted by the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Hiring great people has never been harder — and keeping them has never been more important. Across the heat-treating industry, the struggle to find and retain skilled workers remains one of the... Continue Reading
In today’s fast-paced heat-treating industry, staying informed and connected isn’t just a convenience — it’s a competitive advantage. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) has made that easier than ever through three powerful tools that work together to keep Members on... Continue Reading
A few years ago, I called a man whom the FBI suspected of having contact with a hostile foreign intelligence officer. The man’s voice had a warbly sound typical of an older person, and the phone call clearly rattled him. My job was twofold: to determine whether he knew the true... Continue Reading
With the never ending labor shortage here to stay, it’s important every company change their mindset on workforce development. In today’s competitive labor market, attracting skilled, motivated workers into the heat-treating industry requires more than a “Help Wanted”... Continue Reading
The U.S. economy is undergoing a fundamental shift. As Industry 4.0 advances, driven by artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and additive manufacturing, our nation faces a critical question: Do we have the workforce to compete and lead in this new era? Recent global education benchmarks... Continue Reading
MTI is excited to announce it graduated another 40 executives from the 2025 YES Management Training Program at the Fall Meeting in Napa, CA on September 24. As each of the 40 executives’ names were read off to come to the podium to receive their graduation certificates on the final... Continue Reading
