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Two workers wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing inspect and operate a robotic welding arm in an advanced manufacturing facility.

July 27, 2026

Technology & Talent: A Growth Engine for Reshoring

Reshoring initiatives are capitalizing on advanced manufacturing technologies that make domestic manufacturing globally…

Michael Usterbowski

July 20, 2026

STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight: Michael Usterbowski

Young man speaking during an interview inside a welding and fabrication training facility.

July 13, 2026

Voices from the Trade: Jacob Limbaugh

Jon Ward (right) with Shannon Ward (left)

July 7, 2026

7 on 7 with Jon Ward

Two workers wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing inspect and operate a robotic welding arm in an advanced manufacturing facility.

July 27, 2026

Technology & Talent: A Growth Engine for Reshoring

Michael Usterbowski

July 20, 2026

STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight: Michael Usterbowski

Young man speaking during an interview inside a welding and fabrication training facility.

July 13, 2026

Voices from the Trade: Jacob Limbaugh

Jon Ward (right) with Shannon Ward (left)

July 7, 2026

7 on 7 with Jon Ward

Welder fabricating a large steel tank section inside a manufacturing facility using welding positioners.

July 2, 2026

STI/SPFA 2026 Mid-Year Highlights: Building Momentum, Expanding Impact, and Looking Ahead

July 1, 2026

Cobot Use in Steel Fabrication: Automated Welding for Tanks, Pipes, and Pressure Vessels