Workforce Development
Solving the Education Gap
One way that shops can address the skills gap and the looming labor dilemma is to start making their own talent.
Read MoreMitutoyo Offers Free Video Training, Easing Credentialing
The online training videos are available for free and with no obligation for testing.
Read MoreCommunicating the Value of Time Is the Key to Online Job Quoting
Online digital tools that automate the quote-to-order process must help job shops and their customers agree on the value of time.
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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.
Read MoreNIMS 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.
Read MoreERP 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.
Read MoreNTMA 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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