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.

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.

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.

Manufacturing Global is a digital community for the global manufacturing industry that connects the world’s largest manufacturing brands & projects and their most senior executives with the latest trends as the manufacturing industry pivots towards technology and digital transformation.

Dedicated to championing the people and companies that make the US a global leader in the manufacturing industry, Industry Week is a source of information for decision-makers and disruptors.

TraceParts is one of the world’s leading CAD-content platforms for Engineering, Industrial Equipment and Machine Design, totaling 4.4 Million registered members from 1.2 million companies actively sourcing product information and technical data from over 195 different countries.

A great resource for finding all kinds of basics and not-so-basics to aid you with your job as an engineer. From thread charts to force calculations and calculators, you can find them all.