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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Success and happiness at work comes from small, consistent habits. This is where micro habits can make a difference. Micro habits can create lasting improvements in focus, efficiency, and overall well-being. Research shows that implementing tiny, repeatable behaviors can significantly enhance... Continue Reading
Nine out of 15 manufacturing industries reported growth last month. Marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction, the ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing PMI registered 49% in June, indicating contraction at a slower rate when compared to May’s reading of... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Educational Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $80,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in materials science, metallurgy, and related technical fields. This year’s scholarship program reflects MTI’s ongoing commitment to... Continue Reading
