How are things made? In this video I take a look at the different types of manufacturing processes - forming, casting, molding, machining, joining and additive manufacturing - which are used to ...

Productivity in manufacturing has surged thanks to automation, technology and global supply chains. Just as we now produce more food than ever with just over 1% of Americans working in agriculture ...

Manufacturing, however, is about more than just good jobs. Coming up in the Planet Money newsletter: We look at why manufacturing may or may not be special for the broader economy.