Technology Selection: The Latest Updates

Posted by Ken Wunderlich on Apr 26, 2022 10:20:14 AM

There are literally thousands of options that you can pursue in manufacturing, with the potential return on investment varying from a -100% return to a 100%+ return. The challenge for manufacturing companies is to have a process to determine what the next steps should be. IMEC has a basic process that can help you to navigate these waters and bring some clarity to your next step.

+

Is a Recession Looming? A Strong US Consumer Suggests Otherwise

Posted by IMEC on Apr 21, 2022 11:54:51 AM

This article is provided by ITR Economics in partnership with IMEC.

Consumers and businesses alike are expressing increasing concern over the possibility of a recession for the US economy in 2022 or 2023. Analysts have referenced rising interest rates, high inflation, and a brief inversion of a portion of the yield curve, among other datapoints, as evidence that may indicate upcoming contraction. We at ITR Economics are here to cut through the headlines and reassure you that the US economy will grow through at least 2024 – we do not anticipate a recession until 2026. Our forecast for US Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calls for a general slowing growth trend to culminate in relatively flat GDP around early 2023. The pace of growth will then pick up steam into 2024.

+

FOCUS ON QUALITY: Wagner Machine Co. Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certification

Posted by Simone Erskine on Apr 14, 2022 10:28:43 AM

Champaign precision machine shop improves quality and processes, and sees an increase in new customers after achieving dual certifications for ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D.

+

2021 MEP National Network Impacts

Posted by IMEC on Apr 13, 2022 10:16:06 AM

The MEP National Network equips U.S. manufacturers with the tools and resources necessary to be competitive in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. With MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, U.S. manufacturers have easy access to comprehensive, proven solutions. In fiscal year (FY) 2021, the Network interacted with 34,307 manufacturers.

Below, you will find a summary of the nationwide 2021 impacts. 

To read about IMEC reported metrics for 2021, please click here

+

The 6 Basics You Need for Successful Marketing

Posted by IMEC on Apr 6, 2022 11:44:55 AM

This article is written by Winsby.

From initial planning to analyzing the results

Marketing seems simple: you’re just spreading the word about your company, right? That doesn’t take much skill, right? Wrong and wrong.

Marketing requires more than just putting together an email or writing an ad. Marketing is a nuanced, multifaceted process that can overwhelm even the most successful business operators.

+

    Subscribe to Email Updates:

    Stay Connected:

    Posts by Category