Manufacturing Technology and Mechanical Design

The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making.

The Manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.

Are you a tech-savvy person who loves innovation and designing new things? If your true creative passion lies in the space shared by science, technology, and geeking out in DIY products, then a career as a mechanical designer may be a perfect fit for you.

The fourth industrial revolution, dubbed Industry 4.0, will usher in broad changes to every level of business. As a leader in the manufacturing technology community, AMT focuses on supporting manufacturers with vital information on technological developments, developing winning business models, advocating for a next-generation Smartforce, and building dynamic ecosystems that nurture new concepts and solutions. By addressing these areas, AMT maximizes the development of our members as they adapt to new paradigms and business models and contributes to the overall growth of the manufacturing technology industry.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers promotes the art, science and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) works for the success of the more than 12.8 million men and women who make things in America.
Our work is centered around four values that make our industry strong and America exceptional: free enterprise, competitiveness, individual liberty and equal opportunity.

Manufacturing matters in Illinois! For more than two hundred years, innovative and ingenious Illinois manufacturers have made the world a better place to live by creating life-saving products, building our infrastructure, transporting people and products around the globe and into space, feeding the world, powering our homes and businesses, developing pioneering technology and communication, and providing for our nation’s defense.

ASME strategy is designed to meet our commitment to serving societal needs; ASME positively impacts the safety, public welfare, and overall quality of life globally. We strive to deliver innovative products and services to our members, the engineering community, and society.