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IMTS 2024

Central 301 Engineering Students Experience the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)

Illinois Manufacturing Trends & What They Mean to You

What is happening with manufacturing in Illinois in 2024, and how can those trends impact your future?

GCAMP Hosts Summer Manufacturing Tours

For the second year in a row, GCAMP hosted Summer Manufacturing Tours for Chicago area students.

GCAMP Grant Funds Robotic Arm

A grant from GCAMP provided this Hampshire High School Robotics class with the opportunity to build their own industrial robotic arm.

The Importance of Conducting Tours

Find out how tours benefit students and manufacturers!

GCAMP Remembers Gary Skoog

We honor the life and legacy of one of GCAMP's founders, Gary Skoog.

Are You Tour Ready? Part 2

Compiling our manufacturer friends’ thoughts, we’ve compiled another checklist for you to use as guidance as you strive to perfect your tour.

Team Marshmallow Menagerie Wins S'more Competitions

GCAMP is a proud 2023 sponsor of Team Marshmallow Menagerie, a student VEX robotics team.

Solve Your Workforce Challenges by Thinking Outside-of-the-Box

New solutions and innovative tactics to tackling your workforce challenges.