Workforce Development
NIMS Opens Gene Haas Education Center in Virginia
The center will provide workshops and training for instructors and industry representatives.
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How to Succeed in a Machining Career
A successful machinist with a medical device company offers advice to young people about how to pursue the same rewarding career he enjoys.
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Apprenticeship Model Expands in North Carolina
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander in this state, where established, European-style workforce development programs play a critical advisory role for brand new ones.
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A New Tool for School
FANUC’s new fenceless CERT cart is designed to help students gain the skills they’ll need to succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing environment.
Read MoreSuccessful Succession
Don’t lose your LEG to the tax collector. Make sure you have a lifetime plan for keeping it in the family.
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North Carolina Recognizes Manufacturing Apprenticeship Programs
One of the speakers, a second-year apprentice, is in the middle of an apprenticeship with Schunk.
Read MoreFANUC America Expands Its Online Training Catalog
The three added courses cover CNC programming using FANUC’s Custom Macros.
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Growing Great Employees
One way to address the shortage of skilled industrial labor is to hire for potential and train for productivity, capitalizing on the unique perspectives of those with experience outside of the manufacturing industry.
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Increasing Production with Fewer Machines
Hanna Cylinders needed to shorten production lead times and speed deliveries. Replacing several of its legacy machines with Mazak machine tools helped to increase jobs shipped per month and brought production in-house, even with fewer overall machines.
Read MoreGrowing the Waterjet Job Shop
The flexibility, capability and precision of the abrasive waterjet cutting process was the perfect match for this entrepreneur’s imagination, drive and boldness.
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