Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi compare the additive manufacturing initiatives at Auburn University and the University of Alabama, revealing how each institution is contributing to Alabama’s rise as an advanced manufacturing hub.
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How Florida SkillBridge Is Helping Veterans Bring Additive Manufacturing Skills Into Civilian Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Florida’s innovative SkillBridge initiative connects transitioning service members with employers seeking skilled talent to help meet growing production demands and record aerospace backlogs.
Routine Maintenance: The New Right-to-Repair and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding drills into the impact that right-to-repair laws have on routine maintenance of modern machinery and how 3D printing can be one of the solutions.
Inside GE Appliances’ Big Bet on Local Sourcing and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how GE Appliances’ sweeping new supply chain investments and growing use of 3D printing are reshaping U.S. manufacturing from the ground up.
Closing the Skills Gap, Layer by Layer
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how GE Aerospace’s new US$30 million training initiative and the rise of additive manufacturing are reshaping America’s industrial workforce and redefining how the nation builds skills.
From Layoffs to Liftoff: The Role of 3D Printing in Huntsville’s Economic Comeback
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Huntsville, Alabama, is leveraging 3D printing and emerging technologies to counter workforce reductions and drive economic resilience.
Labor Shortages and Tech Solutions: U.S. Manufacturing’s Resilient Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how U.S. manufacturers like Jones Plastic & Engineering combat labor shortages by leveraging 3D printing, automation, and strategic innovation.
Expanding Workforce Training for 3D Printing
ss various ways in which companies and organizations are providing opportunities for a current and future workforce to foster and fine-tune their 3D printing skillset.