This 125-Year-Old Company Is Quietly Powering America’s Manufacturing Revival

A century-old company is reinventing itself to solve one of
manufacturing’s biggest challenges. Rachel Zapernick, general
manager at Thomas (now part of Xometry), discusses the company’s
evolution from a printed directory to a leading digital platform
connecting U.S. manufacturers with buyers. She covers how the
company addresses labor shortages through workforce development and
the growing role of automation and AI in the industry. Zapernick
also shares how Thomas is investing in the next generation of
talent and working to reshape the public perception of modern
manufacturing careers across the country.