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What is the Best Software for Heat Treat Job Shops? Homegrown Software? ERP or MES? How do I know wh

The heat treating industry is a unique one, in the sense that it provides so much for the manufacturing industry in its entirety, but seldom gets recognized for these critical jobs. When metal finishing job shops seek a software solution to button up their operations with better workflows and... Continue Reading

Manufacturing Robots: Buy? Lease? or As-a-Service?

Behrens Metalware discovers that robot ownership and robots-as-a-service models can provide simultaneous success. Integrating robots into manufacturing may require long lead times, substantial capital investments, operator training, and long-term maintenance plans if companies pursue purchase or... Continue Reading

What Makes a Work Culture Toxic?

A toxic environment is different than one that's less-than-ideal. We’ve all heard the term “The Great Resignation.” It describes the recent sharp uptick in resignations as the COVID pandemic ended. In 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 47 million... Continue Reading

US Economic Activity Tepid but Prices Seen Easing: Fed

Although supply chain disruptions have eased in many areas, manufacturers said activity still "declined modestly on average," the Fed's report said. Economic activity in the United States remained lukewarm in recent weeks, said a report published by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, with... Continue Reading

MTI 2023 Spring Meeting Hotel Room Block NOW OPEN

When it comes to MTI Spring National Meetings, only one phrase comes to mind for many…. “Book your hotel early, or miss out.” Year in and year out MTI’s Spring Meeting sells out due to a number of factors: High quality education Connection to the most creative... Continue Reading

MTI New Business Insurance Program Saving Members 20-40% on Premiums

When it comes to insuring your heat treat plant in today’s uncertain business climate, two challenges are driving members crazy: Accessibility: Many insurers are not writing or renewing heat treaters, and Affordability: Heat treaters are seeing rates rise dramatically Many MTI... Continue Reading

These are the 4 Skills You’ll Need in the Workplace of the Future

The digital skills required for workers to thrive in the workplace of the future “are moving from Silicon Valley to Main Street”. Researchers analyzed hundreds of millions of recent job postings in the US, to identify the four most in demand skills in our changing workplaces. The... Continue Reading

MTI Educational Foundation Scholarship Application Process NOW OPEN

Every industry is hungry for the next generation of workers. The Metal Treating Institute launched its new career recruitment website in 2022, HeatTreatCareers.com. It is a central digital resource for anyone looking for a career can see what heat treating is all about, the impact of heat... Continue Reading

MTI Operational Cost Survey Opening February 1

One of MTI’s top value benefits for Members is our Semi-Annual Operational Cost Study. Comparing how you perform against industry averages is critical in analyzing how competitive you are. Why? Because costs drive quotes. MTI’s Ops Cost Study gives you the inside track on how... Continue Reading

Supply Chain 2023: Better Data Brings More Answers

Prediction: Analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions will increasingly help with better performance and real-time prediction. Last year dealt the world's manufacturers and supply chains powerful lessons. Next year they will put those learnings to use, as makers and... Continue Reading

From Crypto to Chips: Top 10 Policy Pronouncements for 2023

A prescriptive look at what's ahead from science and technology think tank ITIF. As Yogi Berra once said, making predictions is hard, especially about the future. So, looking ahead to the New Year, ITIF can offer the following predictions with only 90% confidence. The other half is... Continue Reading

MTI 2023 Member Resources Focused on 6 Key Areas to Grow Productivity, People, Quality, and Safety

As MTI Members look into 2023, uncertainty and rapid change will be two of the biggest obstacles that most will face. With inflationary pressures, uncertainty about the on-going recession, and a tight labor market, it is a challenge to navigate the market to know what path to take to grow your... Continue Reading