David Harry Swanson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Hampshire, Illinois, surrounded by his favorite pictures and songs, in peace and love.
NEWS Rising Industrial Activity Supports Higher Cutting Tool Demand Domestic demand for cutting tools rose 2% in February from January, which is 12.8% higher than
By Ben Barnett, President of Principal Manufacturing – Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we
The battles of Lexington and Concord are considered the opening volley of the American Revolution, the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” on April 19th, 1775. Now commemorated
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) proudly highlights the many critical contributions of its small and midsize manufacturing members to NASA’s Artemis
SCHAUMBURG – While watching a rocket blast off into space with three American astronauts and one Canadian is exciting, learning how one possibly rubs elbows
SPRINGFIELD – During the week of March 23, the Schaumburg-based Technology & Manufacturing Association asked its members to voice their opinions on a proposed measure
By John F. Di Leo, Trade Compliance Trainer – Nine years into this trade war, it is shocking but true that so many American businesses
DAVOS – “The global talent landscape is shifting fast. By 2030, the world will need 78 million more workers, but manufacturing could see 7.8 million
INFORMATION Manufacturing Layoffs Drive Illinois Job Cuts in February Employers reported 4,153 mass layoffs in Illinois last month, but the actual number will likely be