Workforce Development

Mazak to Host Technology and Education Event

Mazak’s Discover 2021 event will feature 20 machining systems – many designed and built in Kentucky – including global premieres and in-person debuts.

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Westminster Tool Receives Grant for Additive Technology

The grant, which was developed by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology and the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund, will enable Westminster Tool to add new 3D-printing equipment and capabilities to their processes.

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Sunnen promotes new CEO

F. Christopher Miltenberger joined Sunnen as president and COO in 2015 with operations, engineering and business development experience. During Miltenberger’s tenure, he has helped Sunnen transform its global operations, as well as improve its customer contact management and relationship development. 

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Bluco Recognized With Award for Outstanding Workplace

Bluco was recongnized as a winner of the National Association for Business Resources’ Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition, which honors companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and outstanding commitment to their employees.

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GWS Tool Group Hires Director of Quality Management & Safety

David Jung, who will work out of GWS’ Arden, N.C. facility, will be responsible for the overall quality management and safety across all GWS locations.

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Robotic Cell Improves Quote, Wins Shop an Aerospace Job

By adding a FANUC-controlled automation cell, Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing improved the cost-competitiveness of its quote and won a major aerospace job.

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91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ and ProShop ERP Announce New Conference

The Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference focuses on setting up shops to succeed during transition. The digital event provides shop owners information to improve their company value, reduce the risk of their business transition and increase their chance of success.

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Automation

Safe, Smart, Sustainable, Stable — Dispelling the Manufacturing Myths

Manufacturing has had a bad rap for a long time. The 3-Ds — Dark, Dirty, Dangerous — are almost a universal cultural belief wherever you go and no matter with whom you speak. 

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New Apprenticeship Program At Hurco North America

Hurco’s Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) is a two-year program that starts with a 12-week industry training which merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom materials.

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Use Social Media to Attract Young Manufacturing Talent

Nicole Wolter, president of HM Manufacturing and a millennial, suggests tips for creating a social media feed that attracts young people to manufacturing. 

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