Workforce Development
TST and Vero Software Donate to Lawrence Technical University
LTU students will be able to use the software for work and play.
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It Takes Time
To illustrate our article about the commitment to training at Progressive Turnings, a Chicago-area job shop, photographer Todd Schuett of Creative Technology produced this composite image conveying the frequency with which plant manager Luke Niels conducts ad hoc coaching sessions on the shop floor.
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Students Cast for a Better Understanding of Part Processing
How manufacturing processes are interrelated is an important lesson for students pursuing their preparation for careers in manufacturing engineering. One school teaches this vital connection by linking the quality of CNC programming with parts cast in machined dies.
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Robotic Cell Provides Welding Training
The Swift Arc ML available from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is an enclosed robotic welding system intended for education and training.
Read MoreThe Inside Track
For many shops, the best source of new business is existing customers. Is the best source of new talent your existing employees?
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Human Capital
This shop’s attention to process improvement led it to recognize and appreciate the largest source of unrealized potential in the company: the employees. Now, employee improvement is a priority in the plant manager’s role, and training has become a systemized part of the process.
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A Robot Designed to Teach Humans
A mobile robotic welding system from Esab enables on-site training in welding and robot programming.
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CNC Grinding with Less Labor
As difficult as it is to find skilled machining personnel in general, finding skilled grinding personnel is more difficult still.
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Another School “Real Shop” Example
Learn about a manufacturing education program that functions as a student-run machining business.
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MMS Visits Workshops for Warriors
While helping veterans, Workshops for Warriors is simultaneously helping manufacturers with challenge of finding qualified personnel.
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