Notice: No IMPO Newsletters Next Week

We'll resume regular deployments on July 8.

Jun 27, 2024
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Hey IMPO readers,

This is just a heads up that our staff is taking some R&R next week, and we won't deploy newsletters. We'll resume regular deployments on July 8. Until then, keep checking our website for news updates.

An episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast will be released next week.

For our American readers, have a happy 4th of July and stay safe.

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