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.
Additive Electronics: Next-Gen Semiconductor Packaging June 9, 2023 Ultimately, the best way to improve semiconductor packaging may be to eliminate the traditional package altogether.
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.
Brushing Up on Deburring and Finishing in Tight Spaces January 5, 2023 Space is usually at a premium for machine shops. Now, in addition to overall floor space limitations, CNC machines and other equipment are becoming increasingly sophisticated and smaller, which can create new challenges.
New Mega-Supplier Targets Green Solutions August 18, 2023 The Faurecia-Hella merger has birthed Forvia, a forward-looking automotive powerhouse pioneering electrification, energy management, sustainable materials, and cutting-edge cockpit and lighting innovations.
The Cutting Edge on Tool Coatings January 27, 2023 Incremental changes highlight recent advances in the wake of severe supply chain challenges.
Siemens Introduces Camstar Electronics Suite Software January 30, 2019 Siemens announced today the introduction of Camstar™ Electronics Suite software, an innovative manufacturing execution system (MES) for electronics.
Developing Next-Gen EV Batteries with Advanced Simulation Tools August 11, 2023 Revolutionizing EV Battery Development: Advanced Simulation Tools Unleash Next-Gen Performance and Cost Reductions
Micross Components Awarded $134.3 Million DOD Contract November 27, 2023 The Department of Defense has awarded Micross Components $134.3 million under the IBAS Cornerstone RESHAPE program.
