Nearly half (45%) of companies experienced a cybersecurity breach in the last year, according to a survey from NCC Group. Businesses are overestimating their ability to respond to supply chain cyber-attacks and their visibility over suppliers, according to new research, The State of... Continue Reading
In today’s unpredictable business climate, information isn’t just power — it’s profit. For manufacturers and commercial heat treaters navigating labor shortages, cost pressures, and market swings, having the right data at the right time can mean the difference between... Continue Reading
From shipyards to space, America's eroding dominance in critical areas needs rebuilding with workforce training and pipelines and public-private partnerships. Sound the alarm: America's manufacturing prowess, once the envy of the world, is at risk of being outpaced by rivals who build faster... Continue Reading
In unpredictable times. The best leaders look within and strengthen the human element to boldly lead into the future, writes Ahmet Bozer. Today’s leaders are playing on a game board no one has ever seen before. Change defies prediction, and the stakes are existential. Yet within this... Continue Reading
Record Oil Glut Predicted by IEA According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is heading toward a record-breaking oil surplus in 2026. The agency projects that global supply will exceed demand by nearly 4 million barrels per day, the largest annual overhang ever recorded.... Continue Reading
In an era defined by supply-chain shocks, rapid technology shifts, and unrelenting labor pressures, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Board of Trustees has doubled down on a simple mandate: innovate together, execute fast, and deliver resources that move the needle for Members. Across... Continue Reading
Decision intelligence helps explain what happened and what you should do about it. Walk into a modern manufacturing plant and you’ll see dashboards glowing from every corner. Sensors track vibrations, ERP systems push out reports, MES platforms spit out charts like it’s their... Continue Reading
Pittsburgh, PA – October 20, 2025 – The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Technical Standards Committee met in conjunction with the Nadcap meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, to discuss critical issues shaping the future of technical standards and audit compliance across the heat-treating... Continue Reading
lt's time to provide pathways for more of our youth to obtain the technical skills necessary for today's job market. A widening skills gap threatens to further erode U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and thus our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills... Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • 2:30 PM ET Hosted by the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) Hiring great people has never been harder — and keeping them has never been more important. Across the heat-treating industry, the struggle to find and retain skilled workers remains one of the... Continue Reading
In today’s fast-paced heat-treating industry, staying informed and connected isn’t just a convenience — it’s a competitive advantage. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) has made that easier than ever through three powerful tools that work together to keep Members on... Continue Reading
A few years ago, I called a man whom the FBI suspected of having contact with a hostile foreign intelligence officer. The man’s voice had a warbly sound typical of an older person, and the phone call clearly rattled him. My job was twofold: to determine whether he knew the true... Continue Reading
