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.
Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software November 20, 2019 Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.
Unfreezing Manufacturing with Data-Driven Agility March 27, 2024 Manufacturers require a deep understanding of operations to make quick, data-driven decisions and keep production running in the face of unpredictable challenges.
Powering Up CAD/CAM Training March 6, 2024 To climb the Mastercam learning curve, Ariel Corp. worked with CNC Software to craft a training course for its workforce.
AI Simplified February 12, 2024 The complex world of artificial intelligence and machine learning—and why it all matters
Fictiv Launches ChatGPT-Powered Materials.AI February 6, 2024 Materials.AI is trained on Fictiv's manufacturing data to help mechanical engineers navigate material options.
Achieve 21 CFR Compliance with CMMS January 23, 2024 How to effectively manage, automate and refine maintenance operations
Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in ThinkIQ to Drive Digital Transformation January 9, 2024 ThinkIQ and Mitsubishi Corporation team up to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturing and supply chains in Japan.
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.
