Dave Evans is the President & CEO of MISUMI Americas and CEO and Co-Founder of Fictiv, a global manufacturing technology company. Dave is a regular contributor for Forbes and Fast Company, has been featured on NBC News, Nasdaq, TechCrunch, and Discovery, and was named to Forbes
This Is What The U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance Actually Looks Like
Something remarkable is happening in U.S. manufacturing.
Beyond Vending Machines: A Modern Industrialist’s Playbook
Dave Evans on how to modernize the MRO playbook.
AI Is Essential—So Why Are Manufacturers Still On Spreadsheets?
According to Fictiv's 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, 95% of manufacturing leaders say implementing AI is vital to their company's future success.
The 2026 Manufacturing Shifts You Can’t Ignore
Dave Evans shares the results of Fictiv and MISUMI's 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain - a survey of 300+ leaders on the future of manufacturing.
North America’s Next Manufacturing Boom Won’t Look Like The Last One
Dave Evans argues that North America’s next manufacturing boom will be defined by speed, resilience, and systems built for constant change.