A great manufacturing history lesson from the Alliance for American Manufacturing… American Manufacturing Saved the World. Could We Do It Again?Scott Paul, AmericanManufacturing.org, Jun 25, 2026 Detroit’s legacy as the “Arsenal of Democracy” endures as a reminder of the U.S. industrial base’s critical importance … Read more
The Midwest region of the U.S. still dominates the country in terms of the state’s share of GDP that comes from manufacturing, with Indiana topping the list. Which U.S. States Depend Most on Manufacturing?Gabriel Cohen, VisualCapitalist.com, July 3, 2026 Key Takeaways The U.S. … Read more
It’s in the Numbers! The Census of the country, even in its infancy, was so important that the founding fathers included it in the first 300 words of the Constitution!The founders knew the importance of data Data has been a part of the … Read more
This makes a lot of sense! These young people have the skills manufacturers are looking for. They just need to know where to look. The Manufacturing Workforce Isn’t Missing—It’s Mislabeled The interest and aptitude exist. What’s missing is the connection between what students … Read more
Once again, we are talking about power availability and reliability. And data centers. Could Small Modular Reactors be the answer to keeping your smart phone…smart? Making the Case for Data Centers We need the centers to power the modern digital economy, and there’s … Read more
We are continuing our theme of automotive manufacturers entering the battery storage arena. Last week we shared how Ford was launching an energy division, Ford Energy, with plans to convert its electric vehicle battery operation at Blue Oval to battery energy storage systems, … Read more
Last week we shared how Rivian was using its own batteries to power its massive manufacturing operation in Normal, IL. Now Ford has announced that it will convert its electric vehicle battery plans at the former Blue Oval campus to battery energy storage … Read more
Another way to reduce the drain on the power grid – use your own batteries. Battery storage systems are popping up in many places and could answer questions relating to power availability. A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV BatteriesConor Grant, Wall Street … Read more
The top 10 states for vehicle manufacturing are probably no surprise to most of us. Click on the link at the bottom for a detailed description of what is made in each state. These States Build The Most VehiclesJOSH WEST, JALOPNIK.com, MAY 11, … Read more