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How the Decline of Skilled Labor in Metal Casting Threatens U.S. Manufacturing

Did you know the first foundry in what was to eventually become the United States, opened it’s doors in the year 1640?  For almost 500 years, foundries have forged the backbone of American industry. Metal casting—turning molten metal into essential parts for cars, aircraft, and heavy machinery—is a symbol of strength and ingenuity. Today, however, that […]