American design has had its share of startup successes, Kickstarted concepts and handmade products in recent years. But when it comes to firing up assembly lines and restarting manufacturing, business becomes more complicated. In the midst of a much-hyped renaissance of craftsmanship across the country, many companies have also taken the next step and helped grow America's industrial base, even restarting old factories. With many new technological developments primed to help this sector, here are some companies already finding ways to scale up.
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