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When the Old Way Doesn’t Work

When the Old Way Doesn’t Work

Update: 2025-11-14
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In this episode, Andrew Dahlgren and Vincent Sagisi explore how U.S. manufacturing is evolving. Hear from innovators in textiles and soft goods as they share how small-batch production, worker-centered practices, and flexible fabrication are reshaping an industry built on skill, craft, and collaboration.
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When the Old Way Doesn’t Work

When the Old Way Doesn’t Work

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