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.
Nature’s Engineers: The Influence on Medical Device Design October 31, 2023 Bridging the gap between biology and technology
The Continuing Case for Composites October 9, 2023 Dive into the world of aerospace composites, where innovation meets sustainability. Learn how advanced manufacturing, digital twins, and additive manufacturing are reshaping the industry and powering the future of flight.
Global Automotive Ceramics Market Accelerates Towards $3.5 Billion by 2028 October 16, 2023 The global automotive ceramics market is shifting into high gear, on track to reach $3.5 billion by 2028. Discover the driving forces behind this growth, including a thriving automotive industry and the rising demand for electric vehicles, and see how innovation is steering this market into the future.
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.
UNISIG Revolutionizes Manufacturing with $1.5 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Plant Technology and Equipment June 30, 2023 Discover how global manufacturer UNISIG’s significant investment in plant technology and equipment revolutionizes deep hole drilling production, enhances fabrication capabilities, and drives machine design advancements.
Manufacturing Contraction Continues July 5, 2023 Manufacturing sector experiences eighth consecutive month of contraction, raising concerns for industry professionals amid declining production and weak demand, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.
The Soup to Nuts of Dies and Molds February 24, 2023 Success with precision toolmaking requires the right CNC machinery, cutting tools, and manufacturing software.
Companies are Building a Future in Florida January 26, 2021 Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce, and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing.
