Manufacturers understand that their businesses won’t grow if their workforces don’t grow along with them. That’s why the talent shortage in the metal fabrication industry continues to be a pressing concern—and three-quarters of respondents in the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2023 First Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey cite attracting and retaining a skilled labor force as a “primary business challenge.”

Increasingly, metal fabricators are turning to automation as a solution to this persistent problem. By integrating cutting-edge technology into all aspects of their operations, companies do more with less and help ease the physical burdens on older workers, allowing them to extend their careers—in addition to making manufacturing a more attractive career option for a younger generation that’s fluent in all things tech.

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