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Developing Shopfloor Talent: Why "Vocational" Is Not a Dirty Word in Europe
Employing apprentices is a smart move because they can be trained to develop exactly the skills and knowledge your company wants them to have. But how do you find these apprentices and why does this concept work better in some countries than in others? A closer look at the German system and the Grob Group’s approach to training, which has replicated its Germany apprenticeship approach in the United States, reveals some insights.
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How to Transition to Five-Axis Machining Based on Your Existing Machining Software
What often still scares many people about five-axis machining is the part programming, but systems have evolved to be much easier to use. Here’s how to implement five-axis based on your current machining software.
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Software Helps NASA Automate Robot Programming Process
A process being developed by the NASA Advanced Composites Project uses software to help automate the programming of collaborative robots for safe inspection of composite fuselage components alongside workers, providing more consistent results.
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PLM App Remedies Data Management Growing Pains
PLM software improved data management at a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, but it was expensive and difficult to use. An app reduced the system’s cost and made it easier to use.
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Metrology Makes Manufacturing Smart
Realizing the full promise of data-driven manufacturing could require rethinking the role of quality control, both in individual operations and throughout the supply chain.
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Passive/Dynamic Vibration Damping: How It Works
The best way to control unwanted vibration is with passive/dynamic systems that utilize tuned mass damper concepts to absorb vibration before it progresses and disrupts the machining process. Here’s how it works.
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Machining Technology Trip to Japan
A recent trip with NTMA members to Okuma and Big Daishowa manufacturing facilities provided the opportunity to learn about their in-house production capabilities and new machining technology offerings.
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Quality Precision and QVI
QVI proves their experience, functionality and precision in the Quality Pavilion at IMTS 2018
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Using Augmented Reality on the Shopfloor
As the technology behind virtual reality comes into its own, companies are already looking at how manufacturers can make use of it.
Read MoreWhy IMTS is Indispensable to Job Shops
Read testimonials from machine shop leaders on why they attend IMTS and how it has successfully impacted their businesses
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Supply Chain and Employment Now Primary Index Drivers
Index component movement indicates maturing expansion.
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Starrag Tech Days Highlight Turbine Technology Applications
A visit to Starrag headquarters in Roschacherberg, Switzerland during the company's 2018 technology days revealed new equipment, tools, technologies and machining strategies for turbine manufacturing.
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