The Department of Commerce today announced that industry experts in automotive, information technology and healthcare will be posted in Michigan, California and Maine, respectively, to more effectively focus on the specific needs of these industries. “The best way to take the pulse of industry is to send our experts into the field where professionals encounter real-world challenges every day,” said Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Al Frink. “Our field specialists will be better prepared to make recommendations regarding the issues that most impact our manufacturing competitiveness.”