Workforce Development
NIMS Executive Director Appointed to Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion
The Task Force has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor for identifying strategies and proposing ways to grow apprenticeship.
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The YouTube Apprentice
Inspired by social media and unencumbered by preconceived notions about how to machine, this shop owner plunged confidently into five-axis aerospace work.
Read MoreMichigan High School to Celebrate Manufacturer Involvement in CTE Programs
After DMG MORI’s contribution of a five-axis CNC machining center, other manufacturers pitched in with donations of equipment and services.
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A Day Makes a Difference in Changing Perceptions
Earnest efforts by shops like this one help spread Manufacturing Day’s message about the realities of modern manufacturing and the opportunities associated with a career in the field.
Read MorePresident of Balluff Participates in Smart Factory Panel
The panel covered topics ranging from automation to data analysis.
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Mitutoyo Donates Metrology Tools to Engineering Students
The company has a long-standing relationship with Northern Illinois University’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Read MoreEtco Receives NTMA Employer of the Year Award
The performance of three Etco apprentices earned the company recognition from the Florida West Coast chapter of the NTMA.
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Testing Job Applicants for CNC Programming Proficiency
The best way to confirm prior experience of new CNC programmers and operators is with formal assessments of knowledge and ability.
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Job Shop Cuts Cables to Save Time on Data Transfers
At Stollen Machine & Tool Co., uninsulated cables could not reliably transport CNC programs from the computer to the machines. Six wireless RS232 units from Shop Floor Automations have resulted in 15 percent daily time savings.
Read MoreThe Drug Testing Dilemma
Even if attitudes are shifting toward greater tolerance of drug use, manufacturing employers see little choice but to keep up their screening.
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