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Building the Workforce of the Future: How RoboticsCareer.org is Transforming U.S. Manufacturing Talent

The U.S. is facing a historic skills gap - pending retirements combined with a lack of trained new workers in the pipeline could leave millions of manufacturing jobs unfilled in the coming years. This presents a significant threat to our nation’s security and resiliency.

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IACMI Launches Make It In America Campaign for Manufacturing Careers

Outreach builds on ACE and METAL training programs, which are free and have graduated more than 5,000 participants since 2020.

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11th Class of Engineering Interns Begins Forging Success at HYREL

Two new aspiring engineers have begun hands-on intensive learning and forging their future successes in the 11th class of interns at HYREL Technologies in Peoria, Arizona.

Promotional graphic for the ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Training Course hosted by Desco Industries and CE3S, featuring an ESD-safe workstation with a technician wearing a wrist strap, circuit boards on a grounded mat, monitoring equipment, and a schedule highlighting four May 2026 webinar dates with a “Register Now” call to action.

CE3S and Desco Industries Announce May 2026 ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Certification Webinar Series

Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, is pleased to announce the upcoming ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Training Course hosted by Desco Industries Inc., taking place throughout May 2026.

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Kurtz Ersa Goes Semiconductor: Expanding Competence in Microelectronics & Advanced Packaging

Kurtz Ersa Inc. is strengthening its position in microelectronics and semiconductor technology. Effective September 1, 2025, ATV Technologie GmbH officially became part of the Kurtz Ersa Group and will operate under the new name Kurtz Ersa Semicon GmbH.

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SMTA Launches New Knowledge Base Platform

In December 2025, the SMTA launched a new platform for its Knowledge Base, where members can search and access over 6000 published technical papers and on-demand webinars.

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Smart Manufacturing in 2025: AI Adoption, Workforce Transformation, and Operational Resilience

Smart manufacturing is no longer a future vision. It is an active strategy shaping how manufacturers compete, hire, and invest.

  • Hiring & Recruitment
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The State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry in 2025: Growth, Investment, and the Workforce Challenge

The semiconductor industry continues to expand at a historic pace, reinforcing its role as foundational infrastructure for the modern economy.

  • Hiring & Recruitment