Workforce Development
Fanuc Aims for In-Depth, Educational imX experience
Fanuc FA America will offer 10 different learning labs on each day of the inaugural imX (interactive manufacturing experience) industry event, which is scheduled for September 12-14 in Las Vegas and aims to deliver an interactive educational experience. One of the learning labs will focus on advanced control features that improve surface finish, reduce cycle time and simplify programming and program management for high speed machining and single-step processing of critical parts.
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Reflections on the 2011 SkillsUSA Championships
Late last month, top students from across the country competed in a contest to test their machining and programming skills. One of the coordinators reflects on the meaning and value of this event.
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Nearly Quarter Million Unfilled Manufacturing Jobs
The skills available among job seekers don’t match the skills that are truly in demand.
Read MoreThe Emerging Benchmark
Manufacturers will take on the challenge of developing skilled personnel.
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Lighted Workstop Verifies Part Location
Electrifying the work allows a light to indicate whether the setup is correct. The simple solution turned into a standard product for this shop.
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Addressing the Skills Shortage
A popular technical education conference and the president’s recent announcement of a new manufacturing training credentialing system provide reason for optimism amid the ongoing shortage of skilled workers.
Read MoreIndustry Organizations Commend Skills Initiative
Industry organizations reacted positively to President Obama’s announcement of a new system for standardizing manufacturing training credentials. The Manufacturing Skills Certification System was announced as an expansion to Skills For America’s Future, a workforce development initiative launched last year with the aim of improving collaboration between industry and community colleges.
Read MoreRochester Manufacturer to Host Saturday Job Fair
Brinkman Precision, a manufacturer serving the aerospace, optics and medical industries, will host a job fair this Saturday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Make Maximum Use of the Magazine
This shop streamlined its selection of cutting tools to machine a number of parts on a pallet system. Cutting down on cutters delivered other benefits as well.
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Social Media for Machining Businesses
No, social media is not necessary for a business such as a job shop or a tool and die shop. However, these media channels are an easy way to improve overall company awareness.
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