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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

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

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

The Power of Micro Habits: How Small Changes Drive Big Success in the Workplace

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

ISM Report: Manufacturing PMI Grows 0.5 Points, Registers 49% in June

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

MTI Educational Foundation Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to Future Leaders in Heat Treating

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

Employee Ownership Could Help Solve a Manufacturing Crisis

Even small shops with 15 employees or fewer could be good candidates for the succession planning approach. American manufacturing faces mounting challenges. In the wake of the pandemic and with new waves of disruption from tariffs, supply chains are more fragile than ever, and workforce shortages... Continue Reading

MTI Service, Leadership, and Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award Nominations NOW OPEN

The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 MTI Awards! Each year, MTI honors the outstanding individuals and companies who raise the bar in leadership, innovation, and service to the heat treating industry. This is your opportunity to... Continue Reading

MTI Board Nominations NOW OPEN

Do you know someone, or are you ready, to help shape the future of the heat treating industry? The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is now accepting nominations for the open seats on the Board of Trustees! Serving on the MTI Board is a powerful opportunity to lead industry initiatives,... Continue Reading

MTI Launches NEW Monthly Webcast with Dr. Rick Marks

Studies have shown that employees are not leaving their companies or their job…they are leaving their boss. MTI wants to change that trend in the heat treating industry. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is excited to announce the launch of a powerful, new, monthly webcast series... Continue Reading

MTI Opens Data Submission for Annual Wage and Benefit Survey

As a plant manager or HR leader in the commercial heat treating industry, you know that labor costs are among your largest expenses, and that keeping skilled employees on board is more challenging than ever. To help you tackle these issues, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) invites you to... Continue Reading

NAM Update: Tax Bill, Cybersecurity, & Nuclear Power

Senate Releases Tax Bill The Senate Finance Committee yesterday released draft text of the tax sections of the reconciliation bill, preserving most of the pro-growth tax provisions that manufacturers—and the NAM—have long advocated. What’s in it: The bill reflects the... Continue Reading