A merger of two Illinois battery makers will allow the new, larger company to better serve a global customer base of 200 companies covering a wide range of industries. Woodridge-based […]
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The highly anticipated UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) opened its doors this Monday in Chicago. The 64,000 square foot facility was developed as part of a […]
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IndustryWeek is introducing a new trade show that will showcase the next wave of technologies and capabilities for manufacturing. The Manufacturing and Technology Conference and Expo will take place May […]
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Check out five interesting products that are manufactured in Illinois. They are cheesy, sporty, hearty, rugged, and practical, and many people use them every day . Click here to read the […]
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Check out this interesting new company that recently pitched, and won over an investment from Mark Cuban, on ABC’s Shark Tank. Their pitch: “YOUR face on your very own superhero […]
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Industry 4.0 is the term representing the incorporation of sensors into the manufacturing process. A new McKinsey study discusses how Industry 4.0 will utilize newer technologies within manufacturing. Over the […]
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Women are taking on a more prominent role in manufacturing. This Quality Digest interview with Kara Demirjian Huss, Vice President of Global Marketing at T/CCI, a manufacturer of compressors for […]
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US Representative Rodney Davis recently stopped by Richland Community College to promote his Opportunity KNOCKS (Kindling New Options for Career and Knowledge Seekers) Act. This act would allow those receiving […]
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Groups from the Illinois Valley area, including LaSalle, Peru, Streator, Spring Valley, and Princeton have come together in an effort to attract jobs and businesses to the area. The group […]
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Danville Area Community College (DACC) offers college credit to high school students. Their College Express program offers credit to students in a variety of areas including: computer networking and programming, […]
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