Workforce Development
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Read MoreSix Ways Outsourced Maintenance Saves
Outsourcing maintenance to a third-party specialist can be a cost-effective way to realize higher overall equipment efficiency and better process control.
Read MoreE-Store Offers Metrology Systems, Training
Hexagon Metrology (North Kingstown, Rhode Island) has opened HexagonStore.com, an e-commerce portal for the sale of metrology system training classes, parts and accessories.
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Hard Milling Reduces Lead Time, Manual Labor
Investing in a hard milling machine from Makino has enabled this fineblanking manufacturer to reduce lead time by 55 percent, reduce manual labor and improve part quality.
Read MoreOnline Training Teaches Efficient CAM Programming
Mastercam CAM software developer CNC Software (Tolland, Connecticut) offers Mastercam University, an affordable, online learning tool that provides 24/7 access to training materials for the CAM package.
Read MoreSandvik Offers Aerospace CAM Programming Training
Cutting tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant will host an advanced CAM programming training course at its Aerospace Application Center in Fair Lawn, New Jersey from July 19-21 and November 1-3.
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To Find New Employees, Look to the Current Ones
For a leading lean manufacturer in the Northeast, offering incentives to current employees has proven to be the most effective route to finding quality new hires.
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Outsource Regionally Instead of Nationally
The logic of “offshoring” often makes more sense when there is no shore involved. Considerable savings can result from sending work to different regions of the USA.
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Determining Machining Effectiveness, Not Guessing It
KitchenAid uses Overall Equipment Effectiveness to determine in real numbers the impact individual machine tools have on parts production for its stand mixers. In doing so, it brings actual machining processes closer to ideal ones.
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Think You Don’t Need a Succession Plan?
Many things could impact a company’s organizational structure. A key employee leaving could be devastating. It is important to have a plan in place for these situations so your business can continue without hitch.
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