An economist's outlook on manufacturing, metal fabrication, and watermelons

Dr. Chris Kuehl, an economist with Armada Intelligence and a contributor to FMA's Fabrinomics e-newsletter, joins The FABRICATOR editors Dan Davis and Tim Heston to talk about how the futures of metal fabrication and manufacturing are expected to be influenced by several trends, including advances in technology, changes in customer preferences, and global economic factors. Also, what can watermelons tell us about where the economy is headed? Jump to 09:08 for our conversation with Dr. Kuehl. At the top, Editor Amanda Carlson-Hicks joins the crew to talk about embarrassing haircuts: perms, flattops, and rat tails. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, questions, or suggestions.