1. Manufacturing is alive and well

2. This may be in the next airplane that you fly.

3. Manufacturing is alive and well A well organized manufacturing floor

4. Manufacturing is alive and well The inner workings of a speaker

5. Manufacturing is alive and well Composites make the bullet proof door much lighter. 787 = 50% composites.

6. Manufacturing is alive and well Composites require special testing for strength. There are only 1200 Level 3 NDT testers around the WORLD!

7. Manufacturing is alive and well A well run manufacturing floor: Sort: A place for everything, everything in its place Simplify: Minimize complexity, make it visual, color coding Sweep: Prevent Clutter, continuous cleaning, minimize waste Standardize: Equipment, supplies, and operations Sustain: Continue to improve, maintain daily

8. Manufacturing is alive and well Laser for cutting A Stress test for this chair

9. Manufacturing is alive and well This company won a contract to manufacture a spiral staircase for a plane. It pays to be creative.