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The Top 7 Manufacturing Companies to Work for in the United States for 2023

The manufacturing sector contributes trillions of dollars and creates millions of jobs, here are our best US manufacturing companies to be an employee.

July 14, 2023 | Matt May

7 Interview Tips for Mechanical Engineering Candidates

Congrats, before you head into your mechanical engineering interview, explore these seven tips to help you make a good impression on your future employer.

July 7, 2023 | Matt May

Advancing Your Career in Mechanical Engineering

Discover valuable tips for advancing your career in mechanical engineering and learn how to stay current, network effectively, develop leadership skills, take on challenging projects, build a strong resume, and explore advanced education opportunities.

June 30, 2023 | Matt May

How to Get a Job in Mechanical Engineering

Learn how to land your dream job in the exciting field of mechanical engineering.

June 21, 2023 | Matt May

The Future of Manufacturing: Trends and Opportunities

Explore the top 5 trends shaping the future of manufacturing, including Industry 4.0, sustainable practices, 3D printing, reshoring, and human-machine collaboration.

June 9, 2023 | Matt May

Top Skills Employers Look for In Mechanical Engineers

Discover how the new robust mode from HP 3D printing gives the cosmetic finish, dimensional accuracy and mechanical quality you’ve been looking for.

April 28, 2023 | Matt May

7 Reasons to Love — and Leverage — Multimodal Learning in Your Classroom

Multimodal learning engages the brain in multiple learning styles at once using various media, we explain why this is the future of engineering education.

May 31, 2019 | Matt May

The Makers Behind Successful Makerspaces in Higher Education

Makerspaces are an important collaborative resource for students.

September 26, 2018 | Matt May

Training Gone Wrong

Training is expensive and important, learn from these training disasters to achieve success at your company.

August 10, 2018 | Matt May