Research, Innovation and Technology
Manufacturing doesn’t just use cutting-edge technology—we create it. The manufacturing sector accounts for three-quarters of all private-sector research and development in the nation, giving our industry a critical competitive edge and providing our highly-skilled employees with vital support.
IRI Podcast: What’s Happening with Patents and AI?
October 16, 2026Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry and sector, and patent law is no exception. What’s going on: On a recent








