Workforce Development
NIMS Celebrates 25th Anniversary
“The skills required and the ways in which those skills are taught and measured are changing,” says Executive Director Montez King.
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Simplifying Job Shop Automation with Hand-Guided Robots
Easy to implement and flexible enough to handle a range of applications, hand-guided robots can help job shops automate high-mix, low-volume production.
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Bold, Insightful Leadership Defines Manufacturer’s “DNA”
At its core, this highly successful contract manufacturer is a tool and die shop. Its founder, who has the heart and soul (and mind) of a tool maker, imbued his company with the values and the versatility of a tool room. This is his lasting legacy.
Read MoreXometry Launches Program for Helping Small Shops Handle Upfront Job Expenses
The Xometry Advance Card gives members access to 30% of the job’s value for upfront expenses such as materials and tooling.
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Standardizing on the Mazak Brand Eases Shop’s Training Process
Choosing a single brand of machine tools enables Ketchie Inc.’s operators to be self-sufficient. They can quickly learn to set up and program virtually any machine in the shop.
Read MoreOntario Nonprofits Partner To Help Manufacturers Grow Women Workforce
“We have found that increasing the number of females in male-dominated industries will require intentional and purposeful action for all parties: educators, industry and community,” says Build a Dream.
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Unisig's UNE Gundrilling Machines Provide Flexibility for Job Shops
Unisig’s next generation of UNE gundrilling machines is said to provide operational flexibility, improved performance and easier operation.
Read MoreKeyedIn Manufacturing ERP Software Enables Job Shops To Adapt to Rising Order Volume
KeyedIn Manufacturing (KIM) 6.0, is designed to enable machine shops and captive job shops to fulfill orders more quickly with lower production costs and improved profit margins.
Read MoreSkillpath Offers Three Virtual OSHA Training Programs
Beginning in June, National Safety Month, SkillPath is offering three virtual general industry OSHA programs certified for continuing education credits.
Read MoreAcuity Insurance Donates $25,000 to Manufacturing e-Learning Organization
The funding will help deliver virtual classes for manufacturers through WMEP’s online classroom offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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