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U.S. Fastener Crisis: A National Security and Manufacturing Wake-Up Call

Mike McGuire warns of U.S. reliance on imported fasteners, urging action to address national security risks and manufacturing vulnerabilities. Learn why this matters.

The reliance on imported fasteners and the lack of domestic production capacity and education in fastener technology pose significant risks to U.S. national security, manufacturing resilience, and product safety. This issue affects everything from military equipment to everyday consumer products, highlighting the need for immediate action to rebuild domestic capabilities and educate the next generation of engineers on the importance of fasteners.