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Tapping Into Neuroscience to Lead Through Turbulence
Tapping Into Neuroscience to Lead Through Turbulence

These five actionable, evidence-based techniques can help manufacturing leaders stay calm, think clearly and foster trust as they guide their teams. Adversity is part of every leadership journey. But in high-pressure environments like manufacturing and tech—where change is constant and... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/31/2025


U.S. Economy Grew at a 3% Rate in Q2, a Better-than-Expected Pace Even as Trump’s Tariffs Hit
U.S. Economy Grew at a 3% Rate in Q2, a Better-than-Expected Pace Even as Trump’s Tariffs Hit

The U.S. economy grew at a much stronger-than-expected pace in the second quarter, powered by a turnaround in the trade balance and renewed consumer strength, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. Gross domestic product, a sum of goods and services activity across the sprawling U.S.... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/31/2025


What Sustainable Engineering Practices are Used in Aerospace?
What Sustainable Engineering Practices are Used in Aerospace?

As with many industries, aerospace has been intensifying efforts to improve sustainability and reduce its environmental impact. Air travel relies heavily on fossil fuels, and aircraft manufacturing consumes massive amounts of energy and materials. Here are some ways the industry is striving... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/31/2025


2 in 5 Workers say Personal Social Media use Poses a Career Risk
2 in 5 Workers say Personal Social Media use Poses a Career Risk

At the same time, some workers said social media has helped their own career, with opinions varying by generation. In a survey, 44% of U.S. workers said an active social media presence could more likely hurt someone’s career than help it, according to a July 17 report from the American... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/24/2025


MTI Members Are Using “Jobs of Tomorrow” to Inspire the Workforce of the Future – Are You?
MTI Members Are Using “Jobs of Tomorrow” to Inspire the Workforce of the Future – Are You?

In today’s ultra-competitive labor market, MTI Members are finding powerful success in one unlikely tool: storytelling with MTI’s Jobs of Tomorrow Docuseries. Through MTI’s Jobs of Tomorrow docuseries, heat treaters across North America are engaging current employees and... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/24/2025


It’s OK to Take a Break
It’s OK to Take a Break

I just got back from hiking in the Dolomites. Two weeks of steep trails, high passes, and, best of all, no signal. What I love most about these trips isn’t just the views. It’s the silence. No Slack. No group chats. No endless scroll of people telling me what I should... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/24/2025


A Journey from New Member to Presidency
A Journey from New Member to Presidency

As I approach retirement from the MTI board, I wanted to take a moment to share what MTI means to me. When my dad passed away in 2009, our company wasn't a Member of MTI, and honestly, hedidn't see much value in joining. However, in 2010, I decided to give it a shot, seeing potentialbenefits... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/17/2025


How Manufacturers Are Using AI on the Plant Floor to Drive Efficiency and Innovation
How Manufacturers Are Using AI on the Plant Floor to Drive Efficiency and Innovation

With the labor shortage being a long term challenge for every industry, including heat treating, MTI feels it is important to keep Members informed and educated on how AI is being used in manufacturing to help increase capacity and grow efficiencies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/17/2025


The US is Already a Manufacturing Powerhouse, but Shadow Factories can Make it the Global Leader
The US is Already a Manufacturing Powerhouse, but Shadow Factories can Make it the Global Leader

Shadow factories can offer manufacturers a way to decrease downtime and aid others in onshoring production lines, writes Augury CEO Saar Yoskovitz. Saar Yoskovitz is the CEO and co-founder of industrial AI firm Augury. Views are the author’s own. The conversation around the future... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/17/2025


Planning for the Unplannable: What Supply Chain Leaders Should Be Doing Now
Planning for the Unplannable: What Supply Chain Leaders Should Be Doing Now

You don't know from one day to the next what the tariff news will bring. How do you find any kind of business stability? In the past five months, uncertainty around tariffs has upended the supply-chain landscape. What should manufacturers be doing now to shore up their supply base when policy... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/10/2025


Digital Twins: Accelerating Manufacturing & Sustainability
Digital Twins: Accelerating Manufacturing & Sustainability

Virtual twins and predictive maintenance are essential for manufacturing companies who want to be sustainable and competitive, says DELMIA's Louis Columbus The manufacturing sector is embracing AI to redefine operational paradigms. It's no longer just about meeting production targets. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/10/2025


The Next Decade: 4 Critical Forces That is Shaping Every Industry’s Future
The Next Decade: 4 Critical Forces That is Shaping Every Industry’s Future

As we look ahead to the next 10 years, the U.S. economy stands at the intersection of four powerful forces: demographic shifts, technological advancement, persistent labor shortages, and immigration dynamics. Each of these factors alone would be significant—together, they form a complex and... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted07/10/2025