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Chris Kuehl

Dr. Chris Kuehl is an economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, 833 Featherstone Road, Rockford, IL, 61107, 815-399-8775, www.fmanet.org.

Articles by Chris Kuehl

Will Nearshoring Strategy Boost U.S. Manufacturing Jobs?

One manufacturing sector economist explains how this phenomenon offers the potential for a mass return of jobs from China to the North American market and will get under way sooner rather than later.

Death Spiral or Manufacturing Renaissance?

Renaissance For Mexican Manufacturing? The dominant story from Mexico today is one of violence and corruption. The drug wars are a very real part of Mexico these days and nobody would underestimate the challenges that lie ahead for the government. However, there is another story that doesn’t make the headlines yet is perhaps far more important to the future of the country.

THREE REASONS WHY THIS ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN IS TEMPORARY

Although the gloom and doom brigade has been out in force in recent weeks and the markets now reflect a new sense of impending doom, this slowdown is only temporary and not the start of another breakdown in the economy. Manufacturing economist Chris Kuehl of FMA explains why.

WHY MANUFACTURING IS LEADING THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY

With manufacturing heading in a positive direction, some expect a net job gain of 500,000 by the end of this year. One burning question often being raised now is why manufacturers have played such an important role in this stage of the economic recovery. Economic analyst Chris Kuehl of FMA gives three reasons why.

HOW CAN U.S. INCREASE EXPORTS? USE GERMANY AS MODEL

Even though the German economy is only about one-quarter of the size of the U.S. economy, it exports more manufactured goods, in more categories, than we do. Chris Kuehl, economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, explains an object lesson we might learn.

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRECISION ELECTROLYTIC MACHINING

Don Risko of PEM Technologies explores how this innovative precision process provides full-form high volume machining, with non-consumed tooling, for aerospace, automotive, consumer product, medical, and fluidics applications.

Industry News

Hainbuch America, Hainbuch, workholding automation.transformed workholding, true seamless integration, direct measurement, clamping device, right on the machine itself, no more wasted steps or lost time, September 10th, Booth W-431636, HAINBUCH Booth W-431636

The Next Big Thing in Workholding Automation is Here

The pieces will come together at IMTS 2024!

Sandvik Coromant, Jeff Rizzie, IMTS 2024, “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity: How Sensorized Tooling is Driving Manufacturing into the Future," machining, tooling, Veronica Messersmith

Sandvik Coromant to Present “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity” at IMTS 2024

Industry expert Jeff Rizzie looks at the future of machining with sensorized tooling in educational session at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show.

BLM GROUP USA, Mauro Corno, expansion, metal fabrication machines, bending technologies

BLM GROUP USA Breaks Ground on Office Expansion in Novi, Mich.

BLM GROUP USA has announced today plans to expand the Novi headquarters for North America during their groundbreaking ceremony. This nearly 65,000 square-foot expansion is a key advancement to support the organization’s plans for nurturing the unprecedented growth of their…

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