Targeting the Skills Gap in Forming and Fabricating July 24, 2020 As in other industries, U.S. forming and fabricating companies are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled labor. In this SME Media podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Robert Tessier, National Director of Advanced Fabrication Technologies for Airgas about the skills gap in the forming and fabricating industry; changes needed in the education system to fill the need for skilled labor; how automation factors into efforts to reduce the skills gap; and efforts at Airgas to develop workers for manufacturing operations, including a special program for military veterans.
Spotlight on Welding with AWS April 24, 2020 April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the American Welding Society Foundation about what’s happening in the industry and what AWS is doing to celebrate. From the industry as a whole to the current market temperature and the workforce, this podcast is a welding one-stop-shop.
Accurate Data Capture for Welding Process Reporting to the Military June 21, 2023 Laser scanning offers a controlled process that gives manufacturers the edge when vying for military contracts
4 Ways Connected Worker Tech Improves Data Flow June 23, 2023 Bridging the gap between cyber and physical manufacturing systems
Precision Metalforming Association Elects 2023 Chairman March 9, 2023 The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has elected Jeff Aznavorian, president of Plymouth, Mich.-based Clips & Clamps Industries, as its 2023 chairman of the board.
Modular Solutions for Multi-Process Machining February 28, 2023 Maximizing metal-cutting productivity requires more than simply applying high cutting speeds and feed rates.
3D Printing Expands Possibilities for Renewable Energy February 14, 2023 Houston-based DET develops innovative packer system that regulates flow of heat and steam in geothermal wells
Mixing Vodka and AI Is 100 Proof Positive December 4, 2023 To help beta test its camera-based app suite, Pleora Technologies turned to Dairy Distillery, which is known for its uniquely shaped bottle and eye-catching labeling. The results are intoxicating.
Static Nesting Provides Consistent Cutting Parameters for Multi-Site Laser Cutting Operations November 16, 2023 With Lantek MES, the entire manufacturing process can be tracked from planning through execution, allowing operators to group parts according to various criteria, such as machines, materials, thicknesses, customer and delivery date.
The Impact of Data and Analytics on Sustainable Manufacturing June 20, 2023 Modern manufacturers extract insights from data to help set goals and track sustainability efforts
