Author: TMA Media

Star Power Meets State Power: Chicago’s Centennial Dinner Brings the Heat and Congratulations

In an array of Centennial congratulations, TMA hears from Chicago Sports Stars

The Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Centennial Dinner, celebrating the Association’s 100 years of serving small and mid-sized manufacturers, featured an array of congratulatory videos, including those from Chicago sports team stars, national media personalities, members of Congress, the Illinois General Assembly, and key organizational leaders.

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RIP: Walter B. Zoberis 1939-2025

Walter Bruno Zoberis, age 86, of Burr Ridge passed away peacefully, joining his devoted wife, Erna Jean, his beloved grandson, Zachary Plantz, and many family members in Heaven on September 21, 2025.

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TMA Second 50 Years: 1975-2025 Part 5

Manufacturers increasingly focused on robotics, 3-D printing, and automation in the early to mid- 21st century. The cost of employing workers increased as expenses for workers’ compensation, OSHA regulations, healthcare, and other government-mandated requirements accumulated. Increasingly, manufacturers relied on automation for assembly needs—automation was generally more cost-effective than hiring additional staff.

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TMA’s Second 50 Years: 1975-2025 – Part 3

On June 29, 1995, the American space shuttle launched the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth. This historic moment of cooperation between former rival space programs also marked the 100th human space mission in American history, achieved with the help of machinists, programmers, and skilled tradesmen and women.

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