Workforce Development
Educational Version of CAD/CAM Software Includes HSM Utility
3D Systems offers enhanced GibbsCAM 2016 Classroom and Student Editions, now with free access to the GibbsCAM VoluMillTM high-speed machining (HSM) utility.
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Manufacturing News of Note: December 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor chooses NIMS to develop more apprenticeships, Siemens and Stratasys form a partnership to promote additive manufacturing, and other industry news.
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Automation Increases Production, Employee Retention
Employee fatigue at SEW Eurodrive was limiting productivity when production demands increased. Automation from Makino helped to increase machine utilization as well as worker satisfaction.
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The 2016 election and its outcome offer two lessons manufacturers will recognize.
Read MoreExpanded Gear Grinding Series Caters to Aerospace Suppliers, Job Shops
Liebherr has expanded its LGG range of grinding machines.
Read MoreNIMS Selected by U.S. Department of Labor to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs
The organization has $500,000 available to support apprenticeships among underrepresented populations.
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Compact VMCs Benefit Job Shops, OEMs
The Bridgeport V480 and V710 vertical machining centers from Hardinge are suitable for applications ranging from job shop work to high-production manufacturing with fast rapid traverse rates, high axis and spindle acceleration/deceleration, and a powerful control.
Read MoreDeveloping an In-House Training Curriculum
You’ve decided who you’re going to train. You’ve assessed your CNC operator needs. Now it’s time to figure out exactly what content you’re going to teach.
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Manufacturing News of Note: November 2016
A Brazilian student wins an advanced materials contest, Local Motors launches an SaaS division, Airbus certifies an additive material from Stratasys and other industry news.
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Allied Machine & Engineering Offering Technical Education Seminar Program
The training events focus on problem solving, with attendees invited to bring their own holemaking applications.
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