SME Introduces Certified Manufacturing Associate Credential March 19, 2021 SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, has announced that it has developed and will offer the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) Certification.
COVID-19 and the Manufacturing Worker Shortage January 29, 2021 We need no reminder that 2020 was shockingly different from any year we have experienced before. Each of us could probably name several struggles we’ve endured.
FANUC, Rockwell Automation Form Coalition February 26, 2021 FANUC and Rockwell Automation formed a coalition to address skills gap issues with work and apprenticeship programs.
Lorain County’s 2020 Virtual Manufacturing Day Event October 12, 2020 Lorain county manufacturers and community college seek to explain career choices in manufacturing.
Transferring Job Knowledge to the New Generation October 2, 2020 This article is based on the Workforce Leadership Exchange held at FABTECH 2019 in Chicago. It is the continuation of coverage that began with the Up Front column in Manufacturing Engineering, January 2020, page 6, and continued with “Workforce Pipeline” on page 102-103 of the April issue.
Shyft to Virtual Event for Manufacturing Day September 28, 2020 The Shyft Group said it will hold a live, virtual event for Manufacturing Day for students across the country.
Hands On at University of Dayton August 3, 2020 Why do designers and mechanical engineers need experience operating a manual mill, lathe or surface grinder? A similar question might be asked about CNC machinists: who cares about all that handle cranking and lever turning when practically all machining these days is under computer and servomotor control?
Women in Manufacturing Announces Inaugural Class of Hall of Fame Inductees August 6, 2020 Women in Manufacturing has announced 15 outstanding women leaders who make up the inaugural class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees. The group will be officially welcomed to the Hall of Fame with a ceremony and celebration on October 1, 2020 as part of WiM’s 10th annual SUMMIT event.
TRAK Machine Tools and New Century Careers Partnership Supports Post-COVID Recovery August 14, 2020 While businesses were in lockdown and people were quarantined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, TRAK Machine Tools – Southwestern Industries Inc. and New Century Careers continued to forge a partnership that will benefit Pittsburgh’s regional manufacturing industry.
NIMS Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Launches New Smart Solutions July 21, 2020 NIMS (The National Institute for Metalworking Skills), established in 1995, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2020 with new methodologies for skills training, performance validation, and credentialing that address the competencies needed by today’s technology-driven manufacturers.
