Workforce Development

We Belong Here: Women in Manufacturing Share Their Stories

Three women—a young welder, an experienced machinist/setup person and a shop owner—share what it is like to be a woman in a manufacturing career and illustrate that a more inclusive workforce helps our manufacturing industry thrive.

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Updated CAD/CAM Software Streamlines Job Setup

CNC Software Inc. has released Mastercam 2019, developed to streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion.

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Be a Champion for Manufacturing

Terry Iverson, president of Iverson and Company and founder of ChampionNow!, is working to change the perception of manufacturing in the United States by writing a book for parents, mentors and educators. The goal is to highlight the quality manufacturing career opportunities that are available to today’s youth.

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NIMS Debuts Three New Initiatives

The first is an all-new online testing center, and the other two are pilot programs for credentials in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Machine, Maintenance, Service and Repair (MMSR).

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The Value of a Job Quoting Checklist for CNC Machine Shops

A more comprehensive quoting process might enable you to win the right amount of the right type of work for your shop while eliminating any surprises that might otherwise pop up when production of a new job ensues.

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ERP Software Suits Small, Medium-Size Manufacturers and Job Shops

ProfitKey, a provider of ERP solutions and services for small and medium-size manufacturers (SMMs) and job shops, offers PK 8.1, a major release of its next-generation ERP suite.

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NTMA Appoints Dean Bartles President

The National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) recently announced the appointment of Dean Bartles as its new president.

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Yaskawa Motoman, RAMTEC Enter Educational Partnership

This partnership will support the State of Ohio in creating a highly sustainable workforce development model and will provide Ohio educators and students with STEM-aligned curricula and training in order to become proficient in Industry 4.0 technologies.

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Robotics, Smart Manufacturing Engage Students and Educators at Summit

Every edition of the IMTS Smartforce Student Summit features new and exciting opportunities for students and educators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and this 11th edition is no exception.

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Miles for Manufacturing 5K Benefits School STEM Programs

The Miles for Manufacturing 5K attracts more than 300 runners and walkers from IMTS. All proceeds benefit school STEM programs in underserved communities.

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