Greetings!

I hope you will consider, if the time is right for you, to attend the NTMA Fall Conference and Emerging Leaders events. These are two terrific events that NTMA has held many times over the years. Personally, in-person meetings like these are one of the biggest benefits of being a member. I’ve attended several National Conferences and they never disappoint. 

Check out the links below for more information and to register. I will see you in October!

Best,

Casey Jones
Houston Chapter President
casey@houstonsagemachine.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 8 - September 10, 2021
Phoenix, AZ
Join the future of the Manufacturing Industry – to honor the next generation of precision metalworking professionals, and to continue to grow, learn, and build upon the success of NTMA’s Emerging Leaders – at the Emerging Leaders Conference 2021, coming September 8th in Phoenix, AZ!
October 26 - October 29, 2021
Old Alexandria, VA

Manufacturing Engage 2021 will build on NTMA’s long legacy of providing precision manufacturers and industry leaders with the invaluable experience of gathering together to network, learn and advocate for the advancement and future of the industry.
 
Join us at this year's conference at the Westin Alexandria Old Town. Click below to register and to view the agenda.
NATIONAL UPDATES
Affinity Discount Partners Programs
Save on Your Bottomline
Affinity partners offer services at specially negotiated rates available only to NTMA members. As you’ve heard it said, membership has its privileges. Are you maximizing yours?
  • Grainger
  • National Purchasing Partners
  • SafestHires
  • SyncFab
  • Partnership
  • CBIZ Retirement Plan Services
  • APPI Energy
  • Factur
  • Core Business Solutions
  • Heartland
  • Paperless Parts
NATIONAL UPDATES
Washington DC Update with OneVoice
40 Minute Update Webinar
Recorded on July 23, 2021

Hear from The Franklin Partnership and the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell as they provide you with the latest updates on the following topics:

  • COVID Update
  • Federal Regulatory Agenda Released
  • Infrastructure Update
  • Supply Chain Disruptions Continue
Recorded on June 23, 2021

Vision guided robots have many advantages including reduced integration cost and improved flexibility. Vision allows the robot to see the workpiece and make decisions based on what it sees. 

In this webinar, Josh Person with FANUC, will go over some of the highlights of using machine vision with robots in an automated workcell. 
HOUSTON MANUFACTURING NEWS
State of Texas: Lawmakers seek solutions for semiconductor shortages to improve national security

Posted on July 27, 2021

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — America needs to think differently when it comes to boosting manufacturing of semiconductor chips, according to one Texas senator.
These chips are found in appliances, phones, cars and other technology, including some of the U.S.’ most advanced weapons systems at the Pentagon. The issue is that these chips are mainly produced overseas, in nations such as China, and the supply chain can be easily disrupted.

In response to this threat, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is pushing for a House passage of the CHIPS for America Act, which would incentivize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development and supply chain security. The incentivization would come through a major refundable tax credit which would cover up to 40% of the manufacturer’s upfront cost. . . READ MORE
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING NEWS
The Big Picture Report on U.S. Manufacturing Conditions
(July 2021)

Posted by IndustryNet on Monday, July 19, 2021

As demand continues to soar, U.S. manufacturers are plowing through enormous challenges to get their products to market. So what are the latest trends and how optimistic are manufacturers about future business conditions? Today, we’re delivering essential summaries from the month’s most critical manufacturing reports, exploring executive optimism, output, labor, regional trends and a special survey on supply disruptions.

Executive Summary

  • The semiconductor shortage in the auto industry continued to impact labor and output readings in June.
  • The sector saw little change in manufacturing output in June as severe losses in motor vehicle production erased gains in metals, aerospace, and non-durables.
  • Manufacturing is still plagued by a worker shortage, with job openings at a record high.
  • Manufacturing activity reached its 13th straight month of expansion. Executive optimism, though more muted than last month, remains exceptionally high. Prices hit a record high.
  • Companies note struggles with meeting demand, high prices, supply shortages and lack of skilled workers.
  • Regional surveys point to expanded manufacturing activity across the board.
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