SME and CESMII Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption November 3, 2021 SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute, are partnering to drive smart manufacturing further and faster by aligning their resources and educating the industry, helping companies boost productivity, build a strong talent pipeline, and reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprint.
Creating a New Vision for Students November 1, 2021 With enrollment of 6,400 students, Davis Technical College has a tradition of deploying innovative pioneering programs, and one of its latest initiatives - CNC Enhanced – keeps that tradition alive by offering a technical program curriculum for visually-challenged students.
The Transition to xEV Tech September 27, 2021 The need for continuing education for xEV technologies will be critical.
Ways to get more people of color into management July 29, 2021 This letter from the editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine provides some samples of what can be done to increase the number of Black and brown managers in manufacturing.
How to Include More People of Color in Management July 21, 2021 Five experts outline ways companies can help existing racially diverse employees interested in management posts, actions those workers can take, ways recruiters can do better, and ways to prepare for the future.
Prima Power Laserdyne Contributes Microscope To Anoka Technical College June 10, 2021 Prima Power Laserdyne recently presented a Zeiss high-resolution microscope to the welding program leaders of Anoka Technical College as the college expands its robotic and laser welding program.
Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors March 17, 2021 The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation has announced the election of 20 members to its 2021 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2021.
NIMS and Edge Factor Provide Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce February 2, 2021 The National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is partnering with Edge Factor this year to inspire students and job-seekers to pursue career pathways in manufacturing and other Skilled Trades.
MODEC provides an updated lesson in workforce readiness February 2, 2021 Profound changes in the manufacturing landscape are now being driven by current health concerns and their influence on how plant and factory workers do their jobs.
To Retain Young Workers, Change Workplace Norms January 4, 2021 This article is based on the Workforce Leadership Exchange at FABTECH 2019. It continues coverage that began with the Up Front column in ME, January 2020, page 6, and continued with “Workforce Pipeline” on pages 102-103 of the April issue and “Workforce Pipeline” on pages 86-87 of the October issue.