Today’s job market is dominated by those who have leverage. Increasingly, that leverage rests squarely within the candidate pool. There was once a time when the employer had the upper hand, sifting through resumes to find the ideal fit for…

Unemployment is low across all industries, but companies in the chemical space, in particular, are feeling the squeeze. And it’s not going to get any better. The growing skills gap, a shifting workforce, and competition to attract the best candidates…

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While 3D printing has been around for about 30 years, recent advances in technology along with lower costs and competitive pressures have caught the attention of at least one large chemical company. BASF SE plans to establish a new Group company using this technology to establish and expand their business in materials, system solutions, components and services in the field of 3D printing.