Distefano Technology and Manufacturing

"For the United States to prosper in the 21st century, it must have a high-performing manufacturing sector."

What Advanced Manufacturing Institutes Do, and Why They Matter This is one of the largest investments in advanced manufacturing that the country has ever seen, and is certainly beneficial for investment in the industry as a whole.

Reshoring Helps Companies Lower Total Cost

Why Should Companies Consider Producing and Sourcing More Products in the US? Can reshoring help US companies fulfill a key tenet of W. Edwards Deming - minimize total cost?

The kicks off on Friday - how will you celebrate?

Manufacturers to Celebrate the White House Week of Making The third White House Week of Making will be held from June 17-23. Here's what you need to know, as well as how you can get involved.

Dual enrollment programs offer a great opportunity for young, skilled workers.

New Dual Enrollment Policy Could Open Doors for Skilled Workers A new policy recently unveiled by the White House could mean very good things for low-income students looking to benefit from dual enrollment programs.

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Some future manufacturing workers may look a lot more like Iron Man than we expected

New Tools Turn Manufacturing Workers Into Robo-Employees Devices like robo-gloves, power thumbs and exoskeletons augment physical strength and ease strain on the factory floor.

Why Reshoring and Transportation Issues Go Hand In Hand

Why Reshoring and Transportation Issues Go Hand In Hand With a more localized transportation pattern, rather than drivers spanning the country, the transportation network could shrink, and therefore be less affected by disruptions like the weather or port work stoppages.

Could Factories Ever Become Powered By 100% Renewable Energy?

Could Factories Ever Become Powered By 100% Renewable Energy? Weâre quite a long way from seeing factories entirely powered by renewable energy, like the Gigafactory, but thereâs no doubt that weâre headed in that direction.

Clearly, manufacturing is having a big impact on jobs, livelihoods and the economy.

The 7 Reasons Itâs Great To Work In Manufacturing Everyone who works in manufacturing knows that itâs one of the coolest industries to be in right now.

Got skills? Think manufacturing!

Manufacturing Career Outlook Manufacturers may be looking for a few skilled workersâand in some occupations, more than a few.

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Staying Power: 100-year-old (and More) US Manufacturing Companies U.S. manufacturing has a rich history, with dozens of companies reaching the ripe old age of 100 -- and more. Enjoy this selection of century-old manufacturing firms.

Advanced Composites: Revolutionizing the Manufacturing Industry?

Advanced Composites: Revolutionizing the Manufacturing Industry? From woods to carbon polymers, there wonât be many industries that arenât touched by advanced composites sometime in the near future.