Back when I was a Catholic-school kid in northern Wisconsin, my school lessons briefly focused on the metric system. This was ...

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Nos. 3 and 2 on the list are welding (25.30%) and bending (28.51%), respectively. The fact that slightly more respondents said bending was their greatest automation need is significant.

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And it’s not just about engineers. Many immigrants hold technical diplomas from colleges and trade schools. Their training may be even better suited to shop floor roles, and with the right training ...