“Future technology” is settling into “current technology” with Rockwell’s annual smart manufacturing report. The GenAI hype bubble has finally burst and it’s back to business as usual—worrying about paying out ransomware demands, finding the right... Continue Reading
Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of industry insight and Napa Valley charm—MTI’s 2025 Fall Meeting is set to take place September 22–24, 2025, at the stunning Meritage Resort in Napa Valley, CA! Why You Can't Miss It 1. Learn, Connect & Grow Kick things off on... Continue Reading
...Through Members to Help Members Attract the Next Generation of Heat Treating Talent The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) officially launched its Jobs of Tomorrow campaign in late 2024—an exciting initiative aimed at helping heat treating companies attract, inspire, and recruit the... Continue Reading
True clarity comes from directly engaging with the shop floor, where value creation coexists with real challenges. I recently visited a very large and complex manufacturing operation struggling to produce enough material to meet demand. On paper, there seemed little room left for improvement.... Continue Reading
In today’s litigious business climate, it’s critically important for a heat treating company to include the Metal Treating Institute’s Statement of Limited Liability in your terms and conditions. MTI’s Statement of Limited Liability is a long-standing copyrighted... Continue Reading
The modern supply chain faces constant upheaval. Geopolitical tensions, resource scarcity, and climate events are the new normal. Moving beyond reactive measures, forward-thinking leaders must embrace uncertainty as an opportunity. What began as pandemic-related “temporary”... Continue Reading
Some say negotiation is an art. But often it feels like spiritual erosion. What should be a simple matter of mutual agreement instead dissolves into a maddeningly performative exchange where no one says what they mean and everyone suspects they’re being cheated. And the worst part?... Continue Reading
Leaders must be proactive in ensuring they don’t get over-extended and over-exhausted, writes Kathy Oneto, who offers five ways to guard your well-being. The alarm rings at 5 a.m. You jump out of bed to squeeze in a workout before your first meeting at 7. By noon, you’ve... Continue Reading
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes crucial pro-manufacturing provisions that the NAM has long advocated.The NAM says: “This pro-growth legislation preserves crucial tax policies that will enable manufacturers to create jobs,... Continue Reading
3 ideas for reframing today’s narrative to inspire and engage young people One of the more troubling challenges leaders face today isn’t just organizational—it’s generational. Too many young professionals, fresh out of school, carry with them a pervasive sense of... Continue Reading
From soft landing to stagflation, global supply chains are feeling the strain. The early months of 2025 have been a rude awakening for business leaders hoping for a smooth economic environment. In Q1, U.S. gross domestic product contracted by 0.3%, which is an early decisive downturn but not... Continue Reading
There are practical limits to the technology, related to the difference between explicit and tacit (or implicit) knowledge. Recently at Phoenix airport, I hopped into a taxi and, as driverless ride-hailing services moved alongside us on the highway, the driver asked me what I thought about the... Continue Reading
