Written by
Zachary Smith
Zachary Smith is a print, creative, marketing, and technology writer. Zachary frequently contributes manufacturing and supply chain articles from the millennial perspective to Thomas, and will gladly grab a cup of coffee with you some time.
5 Innovative Technical Advancements in 3D Printing
I have a confession: Before working with manufacturing, I came from the print world. In spending so much time focusing on innovative printing trends, my interest in the latest and greatest 3D printers and processes is ever-present and parallels the industry’s long history with additive manufacturing.
Read More »
Our Trip to INBOUND 2015: A Twitter Story
Last week, Team Thomas travelled to Boston for HubSpot’s INBOUND 2015 Conference. Everybody who went learned on a variety of topics ranging from data and content to social media and culture. But don’t take our word for it — see what our teams had to say.
Read More »
The Stages of STEM: How to Grow Up to Be An Engineer
As autumn approaches and everyone gets back into the education swing, the industry seems more keen than ever to encourage a STEM interest in students.
The hope is that these students will one day find their way into one form of manufacturing or another, and there has been plenty of focus on the Millennial ability to take over businesses when the Baby Boomers retire. However, we should also consider the generations that will come after them and the steps they have to take to be ready for the manufacturing industry.
Read More »
How Can Your Business Become More Environmentally Friendly?
Since the Industrial Revolution, we have been a major source of stress on the planet. From deforestation to oil spills, the damage totals to the tune of $1 trillion dollars — 6.2% of national GDP. And that’s just in the U.S.
Read More »
How 3D Printing Will Impact the Supply Chain
For decades, manufacturers have used 3D printers for prototyping and small run custom items — so we’re all aware that additive manufacturing is more innovative and useful than making 3D printed selfies.
Read More »
Bringing Back “Made In America” for Manufacturing
With a noticeable uptick in manufacturing jobs, more buyers looking for US-based suppliers, and businesses making “Made in the USA” commitments, it’s safe to say reshoring isn’t just a trend — it’s a complete turnaround in US manufacturing.
Read More »