Workforce Development
How to Effectively Train CNC Machine Operators
A blended-learning approach uses external resources to teach the basics, saving in-house training for company-specific issues.
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NIMS Announces CAM Credentials
The new credentials are based on standards developed in partnership with and sponsored by Autodesk.
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News of Note: September 2019
A free workforce development event aims at young people and formerly incarcerated folks, NIMS launches new part inspection certification, and other industry news.
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Increasing Employee Output Through Automation: Here is What We Found in 7 Recent Shop Visits
91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ editors routinely visit machining facilities to report on shops that are succeeding. Here is what our editors found on seven recent shop visits, all related to using labor more efficiently.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Hosts Free Workforce Development Event in Houston
The event was offered for free and was especially aimed at teenagers, adults and previously incarcerated persons.
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Replacing Manual Labor with CAD/CAM-Powered Laser Cutting
Manual box-section steel cutting took days and was inconsistent in quality. A laser machine powered by Radan software has reduced component fabrication time from days to hours.
Read MoreNIMS Launches Parts Inspection Skill Certification
The new program is said to speed up the validation process by enabling on-site assessment rather than having to send the part to a volunteer board.
Read MoreMxD to Develop Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program with Siemens Grant
The program is being piloted at two high schools in the Chicago metro area, with plans to scale to other schools over the next few years.
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Using AI for Predictive Maintenance, Employee Development
Maximo from IBM Watson can use "true AI" software to implement predictive maintenance and AR-assisted repair using the sensors that come standard on CNC machine tools.
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What to Include When Developing Your Company Playbook
Like a sports team, your company can also benefit from a written plan.
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