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.
AM Eases Defense Supply Chain Challenges September 25, 2023 Discover how additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing the defense supply chain. Learn how 3D printing is saving costs, enhancing military readiness, and ensuring rapid parts replacement. From the battlefield to maintenance depots, AM is reshaping military logistics and boosting supply chain security.
Senvol President Elected to SME’s Additive Manufacturing Technical Community Leadership Committee September 25, 2023 Annie Wang, President of Senvol, has been elected to SME's Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technical Community Leadership Committee (TCLC).
9 Benefits of Design Software for Manufacturing Facilities June 15, 2023 Get the inside scoop on how manufacturers can benefit from interior design software.
IPM Streamlines Operations June 16, 2023 In-Place Machining Co. (IPM) announced the addition of Exact Metrology at the company’s newly expanded IPM Ohio industrial facility in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Machine Tool Orders Plunge in April June 12, 2023 Machine tool orders dropped in April to their lowest level in more than two years, AMT—The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
Manufacturing Employment Little Changed in May June 2, 2023 Manufacturing jobs overall were little changed in May, according to a breakdown by industry released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bosch Rexroth Says CEO to Depart June 9, 2023 Bosch Rexroth announced its President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gumbs will leave the company July 1, 2023.
Smart Manufacturing Executive Council: A Vision to Democratize Digital Transformation August 28, 2023 CESMII assembles a national Think Tank to advocate for the transformation of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem
