The Evolution of Manufacturing Engineering Training October 1, 2015 Engineering is changing. Engineering education needs to change with it. The days of “one and done” intensive education are obsolete due to the rapid changes made possible by advanced electronics, software, tools and the internet.
Robotic Welding Fills Skills Gap with Quality Production October 1, 2015 The decision to adopt robotic automation for welding cells is getting easier every day. There are any number of manufacturing considerations influencing that decision, including quality, productivity, and consistency of the weld. Today, however, the key driver is the lack of skilled welders available to fill the requirements of shops both large and small.
Trends in Workforce Development January 1, 2014 A new year is upon us, bringing great optimism and opportunity for the manufacturing industry. The ticking clock, however, reminds us we are closer to the end of the decade when a perfect storm of a limited employee pipeline, a retiring workforce, reshoring and the changing pace of technology is expected to place even greater labor demands on manufacturers, challenged by an already slim supply of skilled workers.
New On-Ramps to Workforce Development April 1, 2024 There are two ways to tackle the skilled labor shortage: automate wherever possible or encourage a new generation to consider the manufacturing industry. Bowden Manufacturing of Ohio does both, with the help of industry partners such as Absolute Machine Tools.
SME Expands PRIME Education Program to Troy (Mich.) High School October 6, 2023 SME was joined by United States Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Joseph Tate at Troy High School in Troy, Mich., to celebrate the school’s PRIME program this Manufacturing Day.
Taking BI Dashboards From Sexy to Reliable August 18, 2023 Explore the critical role of data reliability in driving the success of industrial IoT, A.I., and operational technology, emphasizing the need for quality management in data infrastructure.
Why It’s Time Manufacturers Embrace People-Centric Scheduling Strategies July 19, 2023 Unlocking Manufacturing Success: How People-Centric Scheduling Strategies are Revolutionizing the Industry
Mitsui Seiki Appoints Daniel Cleary as President July 17, 2023 Mitsui Seiki, a prominent machine tool manufacturer, announces the appointment of Daniel Cleary as the new president of Mitsui Seiki USA, Inc.
Unlocking Post-Prison Workforce Potential July 11, 2023 A significant part of the population has too often been left out or not given the same opportunities: people serving or who have completed prison sentences.
Higher Learning: Customizing Tools and Partnerships July 10, 2023 A look at the partnership between Walter Tools USA and the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
