Industrial standards and the digital thread are essential for manufacturing productivity as they provide a foundation for efficiency, innovation, quality, compliance, and collaborative integration across the entire manufacturing value chain. They help create a more agile, connected, and optimized manufacturing environment in today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
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Harry Moser, the founder and president of The Reshoring Initiative and winner of the 2026 Albert W. Moore Leadership Award, is committed to rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity by delivering practical tools and actionable strategies to manufacturers.
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Shipments of cutting tools totaled $220.7 million in January 2026, increasing 2.7% from December 2025 and 9.9% from January 2025. While the dollar value of shipments increased in January, the number of units shipped decreased slightly from December.
