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Getting to Know 9 Industry 4.0 Technologies

Industry 4.0 technologies are at the heart of transformation. From augmented reality to cloud computing, these advanced tools are no longer just for large enterprises. Small and Medium-sized Manufactu... Read More

Why Internal Audits Are the Backbone of Food Safety

For food and beverage manufacturers, internal audits are more than a compliance requirement. These are the backbone of a strong food safety culture. Whether you’re packaging, processing or di... Read More

Why Workforce Training is a Smart Investment, Especially Now

A Real Washington Story Sytech Precision Manufacturing, a sheet-metal fabricator in Spokane, hit a breaking point. Orders were piling up, but production was bottlenecked. On-time delivery slipped t... Read More

The Most Important Soft Skills for Manufacturing Engineers

Becoming an engineer can be a lucrative career, with manufacturing engineers making an average yearly salary of $97,310 in 2025. The industry continues to grow, with an expected 195,0... Read More

Building an Effective Supply Chain Risk Management Plan

Understanding the Importance of Supply Chain Risk Assessment With an increasingly complex global supply chain, manufacturers have continued to focus on building long-term supply chain resilience. S... Read More

How Automation Can Help Retain Your Workforce

5 Ways Automation Drives Growth & Strengthens Your Workforce Manufacturers are facing a workforce automation revolution. The Small and Medium Manufacturing Study: Robotics and Technology ... Read More

Impact Washington Receives WSMA Grant to Support Small & Micro Manufacturers

Impact Washington is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the Washington State Microenterprise Association, made possible through funding from the Washington State Department ... Read More

Top Manufacturing Trends for 2025

Latest Trends in Manufacturing Technology & More Over the past several years, the manufacturing landscape has evolved rapidly. From the rise of smart factories to sustainable practices, the fut... Read More

Impact Washington's 2024 Year In Review

Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to an Exciting Future As 2025 is fast approaching, we've taken time to reflect on significant moments for Impact Washington and the manufacturing lan... Read More

The Manufacturer's Guide to Supply Chain Risk Management

Developing Risk Management Strategies for Small & Medium Sized Manufacturers As a smaller manufacturer, you continue to be more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger compani... Read More