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.
Robotic Returns April 3, 2024 A few not-so-tall tales of how machine shops gain a competitive edge through automation
The ABCs of AGVs and AMRs April 2, 2024 Smaller, more versatile vehicles and robots help address the labor shortage
Sim2Real Training January 16, 2024 Learn benefits to manufacturing by simulating real-world interactions in a virtual environment
ABB Acquires Sevensense, the AI-based Navigation Company January 11, 2024 ABB Robotics says Swiss start-up Sevensense’s technology will offer an unprecedented combination of speed, accuracy, and payload for the company's AMR's portfolio.
Free Cybersecurity Health Assessments for Michigan Manufacturers October 20, 2023 Elevate your cybersecurity preparedness with a free SensCy Score assessment.
Collaborating with Robots August 22, 2023 Can’t we all just get along? We can, thanks to smarter, more human-aware robotics.
Work without Barriers: The Growing Appeal of Cobots August 28, 2023 Cobots give smaller manufacturers a competitive advantage
Let Cobots Take on the Dull, Dirty and Repetitive Jobs August 29, 2023 3 Simple Steps to Incorporate Cobots
Data-Driven Productivity April 26, 2023 Advanced sensors and controllers go digital for a competitive edge.