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For the past 40 years, American communities and the local value-added businesses that have sustained them have faced the challenges of an increasingly...

Ohio has long been a leader in manufacturing, but the evolving industry is driving companies to work diligently to stay on the cutting edge. The state...

For many years, North Carolina has ranked among the top 10 states in the most-respected business journalism rankings. What makes North Carolina consis...

No matter what they may be called—industrial parks, technology parks, business parks, commerce parks, certified sites or some other designation—the U....

Advanced manufacturing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Kentucky. But the state is home to 4,500 manufacturing facili...

From a site selection perspective, the fundamental differences between advanced manufacturers vs. traditional manufacturing are that advanced processe...

Innovative workforce training programs are a driving force to help businesses—and communities—thrive. From the federal level down to county and city l...

In the past year, additive manufacturing (AM) has moved from polymer-based prototypes into production-quality metals. The industry is wide open in ter...

In addition to Florida’s diverse and highly skilled workforce and top-ranked business tax climate, the state’s network of economic development partner...

The mission of the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation is defined as creating the foundation needed for U.S. manufacturing grow...