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Here, you&#x27;ll find everything from application ideas, to news and industry trends, to hot topics and cutting edge innovations.&#x3c;&#x2f;p&#x3e;]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2026</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:00:00 EST</pubDate><generator>https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Goal&#x3a; Let&#x27;s Elevate the Status of Manufacturing]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;27801&#x2f;Goal-Let-s-Elevate-the-Status-of-Manufacturing&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[The disconnect between reality and the public perception of manufacturing jobs threatens the ability of manufacturers to attract workers. 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