Workforce Development
News of Note: August 2019
A market development agreement on a new finishing process, a conference on quick-response manufacturing, new robotics training centers in the United States, and other industry news.
Read MoreUniversal Robots Opens Authorized Training Centers
Through hands-on classes hosted by UR trained teachers, the ATCs aims to broaden users’ understanding of the UR cobots’ range of use cases, while providing opportunities for hands-on practice in real-life applications.
Read MoreAthena Reduces Time and Investment Required to Train Novice Machinists
EMO 2019: Athena is a universal, voice-operated assistant technology specifically designed for manufacturing work.
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Rockford Systems Launches New Remote Safeguarding Assessment Service
The Remote Safeguarding Assessment service is available for machinists with basic cutting and turning machines, including drill presses, vertical mills, grinders, small lathes, saws, sanders and riveters.
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Stay Positive Regarding Our Future Workforce
The future of machining relies on our success in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.
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News of Note: July 2019
New options for training young folks, NTMA offers blockchain services, a new partnership promoting additive manufacturing in aerospace work, and other industry news.
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CNC Software Hosts Mastercam Education Summit 2019
The second annual event catered to educators seeking to teach their students about CAD, CAM and engineering.
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The Motivated Workforce
Whatever your approach is to establish a motivated workforce, the end result can benefit your organization and its leadership.
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Buy Your Sharpest Young Employee a 3D Printer
Don’t just purchase a 3D printer for your shop. Give a bright young employee one to play with at home. This small investment can pay off in various ways.
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Arch Cutting Tools' Education Partnership Looking for "Purple Squirrel"
Arch Cutting Tools is looking for a “Purple Squirrel,” which they define as a young machinist with natural ability and an eye on the industry’s future.
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