Workforce Development
AUKOM Is Coming to the United States
The AUKOM coordinate metrology training standard originated in Germany, but it could become the de facto, global training method for future production metrologists.
Read MoreEleven Graduate from Machining Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Women
The Step Up program, a partnership between West Virginia Women Work and Apprenticeship Works, is offered twice a year at Robert C. Byrd Institute in West Virginia.
Read MoreNIMS Launches Online Resume Generator
The tool was developed in collaboration with partner organizations to help newly-credentialed people to translate those credentials into the language of technical skills for employability.
Read MoreShop Management Software Designed for Job Shops
Westec 2017: Shoptech is releasing its web-based E2 Shop System in the form of a software as a service (SaaS).
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Seco Tools Partners with Ferris State University for Internships
The benefits of the multi-year internship program mean that students can finish their degree while working and with housing, living and transportation assistance.
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Wisconsin Trade Show to Feature “Safety Roadshow” Exhibit
The biggest annual manufacturing event in Wisconsin, taking place October 3-5, 2017, will also include a Next Generation Manufacturing Summit.
Read MoreDo Not Underestimate Your Value to Customers, and Other Advice for Shops
Sharing a few of the takeaways from the recent NTMA Sales and Marketing Conference.
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Top Shops Benchmarking: Providing Direction, Gaging Performance
Top Shops benchmarking data helps guide shops’ improvement efforts and enables them to gage where they rank among industry-leading machining businesses.
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Measuring Components Help Job Shop Triple Capacity
Magnolia Tooling's older, less-accurate machines required time-consuming manual setup procedures. Purchasing new machines from Makino and accessories from Blum-Novotest streamlined setup and optimized production.
Read MoreFoundation Forms to Provide Financial Aid to Regional Manufacturing Students
The LANTMA Foundation was started by three Southern California manufacturers.
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