The latter part of the 20th century’s transformation in manufacturing is now clearly seen among the industry’s workforce and plant locations, a new study says. Dr. Michael Hicks of Ball University writes an op-ed in Industry ...
AT&T is paying bonuses of $1,000 to more than 200,000 U.S. employees. AT&T’s CEO said it was in response to tax reform. The House of Representatives on Wednesday sent tax reform legislation to President Donald ...
CHICAGO – The New York Times recently focused on two Ford plants in Chicago accused of allowing an environment tolerating sexual harassment – a culture that could cost the manufacturer millions. On portion of the story said ...
ALTON – The Alton Daily News featured a story recently about the tough time issues affecting manufacturing had in the Illinois General Assembly and specifically mentioned TMA’s 2017 Legislative Scorecard. The Technology Manufacturers Association of Illinois released ...
HUDSON – Canadian based Brandt is hiring for its new headquarters in central Illinois, TV station WAND 17 is reporting. The company purchased a manufacturing plant just north of Bloomington. The plant was once Kongskilde. Brandt says the project ...
Forbes contributor Jim Lawton says the way to solve manufacturing’s #1 challenge – a growing and productive workforce – is to turn to collaborative robotics. Lawton says collaborative robotics in the 4th Industrial Revolution will ...
Another computer-based Die Design course is starting in January at TMA. Want to continue to upgrade a couple of your employees’ training? Here’s the scoop: Die Design TMA, Schaumburg Mondays 01/08/18 – 5/21/18 5:30 pm ...
Are you sending employees to TMA for training to upgrade and update their skills? If so, you’re an “innovative company” – and thinking progressively to move ahead of others in the manufacturing sector, says this Forbes ...
Post-hurricane season, unemployment at a 17 year low; more new jobs added than expected. Only downside is wage hikes aren’t keeping up, Bloomberg experts say: Even though job gains are well in excess of the ...
Looking for a movie that gives a realistic glimpse into inventing, innovating and manufacturing? Why not hit Netflix and catch Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro in 2015’s “Joy” – inspired by Joy Mangano, ...