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    Basic Is Anything But Boring

    May 1, 2024
    Strategy means deciding if the short term is your focus or the long term is your goal. A strong foundation will set you up for long-term success.
    Bobby17 | Dreamstime
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    Metalcasting Meet-Up

    April 4, 2024
    The 2024 Metalcasting Congress will draw foundry and diecasting professionals together for a three-day program of inquiry, exploration, and new developments.
    Nordroden | Dreamstime
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    Refractory Business Buys Resco Group

    April 4, 2024
    RHI Magnesita is expanding its North American presence by acquiring the producer of alumina monolithics and other refractories.
    Nightman1965 | Dreamstime
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    More Uncertainty Ahead for Supply Chains

    April 2, 2024
    Global trade seemed to be stabilizing at the end of 2023. What can be done now to reestablish long-term resilience and stability?
    Anthony Baggett | Dreamstime
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    Protecting Manufacturing from Cyber-Threats

    April 1, 2024
    Many manufacturers operate on aging infrastructure that no longer supports updates – or is incompatible with modern cybersecurity solutions. You must think outside the box to ...

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    A $650-million capital-investment program this year by GE Aerospace will include $100 million for suppliers of castings and other parts, to strengthen its supply chain.
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    Set Aside the Agenda

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    2023 Robot Demand -30%

    Feb. 15, 2024
    Q4 signaled some recovery, but a slow economy, higher interest rates, and over-purchasing during the 2022 supply-chain crisis dragged the volume of new orders after two straight...