When Taylor Swift re-recorded her early albums to reclaim ownership of her masters, she did more than make music history—she delivered a masterclass in intellectual property. For years, the rights to her original recordings were owned by a record label....
Beginning on Dec. 15, Macomb Community College’s Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) program will be offered both during the day and evening. The accelerated training program prepares individuals for earning industry certifications and entry level CNC or welding...
Engineering workforce trends 2026 are becoming clear as we approach the end of 2025. This year highlighted major gaps in the engineering labor market, especially across defense, EV, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. As demand rises and hiring becomes more...
Taylor Swift showed that owning your IP is power, and as manufacturing goes digital, initiatives like Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD are helping manufacturers do the same—taking control of their designs, data, and digital rights to unlock long-term value in the IP Era.
Starting Dec. 15, Macomb Community College’s Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) program will offer free, Navy-funded day and evening accelerated training to prepare residents for in-demand CNC and welding careers that support southeast Michigan’s maritime industrial base.
Engineering workforce trends for 2026 show rising demand and persistent talent shortages—especially in defense, EV, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing—making proactive hiring planning and competitive recruiting essential for companies heading into the new year.
