CAD/CAM Helps Team Win Advanced Manufacturing Competition
Minnesota State College Southeast’s “Average Joes” team took home the grand prize at the 2023 Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition.
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Starrett Hosts Students for Educational Manufacturing Day Event
Starrett’s event featured guided tours of its headquarters facility and highlighted a range of opportunities in manufacturing innovation and technology.
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Building Machines and Apprenticeships In-House: 5-Axis Live
Universal machines were the main draw of GROB’s 5-Axis Live — though the company’s apprenticeship and support proved equally impressive.
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Finding Skilled Labor Through Partnerships and Benefits
To combat the skilled labor shortage, this Top Shops honoree turned to partnerships and unique benefits to attract talented workers.
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Same Headcount, Double the Sales: Successful Job Shop Automation
Doubling sales requires more than just robots. Pro Products’ staff works in tandem with robots, performing inspection and other value-added activities.
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In Moldmaking, Mantle Process Addresses Lead Time and Talent Pool
A new process delivered through what looks like a standard machining center promises to streamline machining of injection mold cores and cavities and even answer the declining availability of toolmakers.
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DN Solutions Responds to Labor Shortages, Reshoring, the Automotive Industry and More
At its first in-person DIMF since 2019, DN Solutions showcased a range of new technologies, from automation to machine tools to software. President WJ Kim explains how these products are responses to changes within the company and the manufacturing industry as a whole.
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Global Shop Solutions to Host ERP User Conferences
The company is hosting two separate events — one onsite and one virtual — that will focus on core ERP features and functionality, as well as advanced use cases.
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Solve Worker Shortages With ACE Workforce Development
The America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) program is addressing the current shortage in trained and available workers by offering no-cost online and in-person training opportunities in CNC machining and metrology.
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Manufacturing Technology and Training in Europe
NTMA’s European Tech Tour exposed attendees to the latest technology and traditional training methods used by European manufacturers.
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Registration Opens for Women in Manufacturing Summit Event
The summit will feature in-person and virtual keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions, plant tours and social events from September 25-27, 2023 in San Diego, California.
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If the Federal Government Is to Solve the Manufacturing Labor Shortage, it Needs to Start Here
Student-run businesses focused on technical training for the trades are taking root across the U.S. Can we — should we — leverage their regional successes into a nationwide platform?
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Star Cutter Receives Grant for Employee Training
The Going Pro funds assist employers in training, developing and retaining current and recently hired employees.
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Mastercam, Andrew Crowe Help High School Establish Manufacturing Program
Mastercam and Andrew Crowe recently provided resources to students at Benjamin Franklin High School to start an advanced manufacturing program.
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Velo3D Announces Metal AM Education Roadshow
The Proof is in the Printing Additive Manufacturing Tour features half-day events that include presentations from Velo3D leadership team members, partners and customers.
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Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors
WiMEF funds the Leadership Institute for Women in Manufacturing and STEM, the Leadership Consortium, the Management Development Program and the Empowering Women in Production Program.
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Philadelphia High School Establishes Advanced Manufacturing Program
Mastercam and speaker Andrew Crowe will present Benjamin Franklin High School with software, equipment and vision to establish an advanced manufacturing program.
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How to Pass the Job Interview as an Employer
Job interviews are a two-way street. Follow these tips to make a good impression on your potential future workforce.
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ESOP Solidifies Culture of Continuous Improvement
Astro Machine Works’ ESOP rewards all employees when the shop does well, inspiring many toward continuous improvement as Astro expands its capabilities.
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Big Daishowa Enables Customers to Give Back to Local Schools
A selected school receives a certificate valued at 20% of qualifying orders and redeemable for any Big Daishowa product.
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