America’s shipbuilding industry is making waves again — and we're sitting down with one of the companies helming the revival. Fincantieri Marine Group USA CEO George Moutafis joins us to discuss the company’s 15-year journey growing U.S. shipbuilding operations. George shares how Fincantieri is modernizing Great Lakes shipyards with cutting-edge technology, advanced robotics, and strong supplier networks. He talks about developing skilled talent through university partnerships, building vibrant manufacturing communities in Wisconsin and Michigan, and why America’s shipbuilding renaissance depends on innovation, collaboration, and investment in people.
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America’s shipbuilding industry is making waves again — and we're sitting down with one of the companies helming the revival. Fincantieri Marine Group USA CEO George Moutafis joins us to discuss the company’s 15-year journey growing U.S. shipbuilding operations. George shares how Fincantieri is modernizing Great Lakes shipyards with cutting-edge technology, advanced robotics, and strong supplier networks. He talks about developing skilled talent through university partnerships, building vibrant manufacturing communities in Wisconsin and Michigan, and why America’s shipbuilding renaissance depends on innovation, collaboration, and investment in people.
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This 125-Year-Old Company Is Quietly Powering America’s Manufacturing Revival
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4 months ago
This 125-Year-Old Company Is Quietly Powering America’s Manufacturing Revival
A century-old company is reinventing itself to solve one of manufacturing’s biggest challenges. Rachel Zapernick, general manager at Thomas (now part of Xometry), discusses the company’s evolution from a printed directory to a leading digital platform connecting U.S. manufacturers with buyers. She covers how the company addresses labor shortages through workforce development and the growing role of automation and AI in the industry. Zapernick also shares how Thomas is investing in the next generation of talent and working to reshape the public perception of modern manufacturing careers across the country.
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America’s shipbuilding industry is making waves again — and we're sitting down with one of the companies helming the revival. Fincantieri Marine Group USA CEO George Moutafis joins us to discuss the company’s 15-year journey growing U.S. shipbuilding operations. George shares how Fincantieri is modernizing Great Lakes shipyards with cutting-edge technology, advanced robotics, and strong supplier networks. He talks about developing skilled talent through university partnerships, building vibrant manufacturing communities in Wisconsin and Michigan, and why America’s shipbuilding renaissance depends on innovation, collaboration, and investment in people.
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#shipbuilding #SHIPSforAmerica #manufacturing #podcast #xijinping #madeinamerica #podcast #wisconsin #greatlakes #supplychain
