SME Introduces New Award to Honor the Best in Manufacturing Training September 24, 2020 SME announced a new award program to recognize a manufacturer for their commitment and dedication to upskilling the incumbent and future workforce.
Building the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce June 15, 2021 Help for your workforce problem is here—and in the mirror
Turbine Repair Firm Fills the Talent Gap June 30, 2021 CRT, a turbine repair firm, is working with Tooling U-SME to educate its workforce. With more than 300 different courses in machining and an extensive library available in welding and inspection, CRT is pleased with the breadth of content.
Three Ways Manufacturers Can Gracefully Transition Through the ‘Silver Tsunami’ July 15, 2021 We can gracefully and successfully transition through the storm by implementing three simple actions: visualize the instinctual tribal knowledge of our company veterans, use automation to complement our workforce challenges and get involved in our local industry partnerships.
Renishaw, CCAT Join Forces July 15, 2021 To assist manufacturers on their Industry 4.0 journey, global engineering technologies company Renishaw has partnered with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology. Renishaw provided the center with industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment to help companies adopt new manufacturing strategies and accelerate implementation of new digital technologies.
Daiwa Steel Tube’s lesson in Internet of Things adoption July 27, 2021 Because its president saw opportunities to improve efficiency and an immediate need to make up for capacity lost due to impending worker retirements, Daiwa Steel Tube is set to save more than $1 million a year.
Rolls-Royce to Expand Facilities at Purdue August 2, 2021 Aerospace engine manufacturing giant Rolls-Royce will expand its already large footprint at Purdue, the university announced.
Key Lessons in Basic Metallurgy for Machine Shops August 26, 2021 While it is typically up to the design engineers or the customer to specify the materials needed for a part, sometimes even materials within specs seem just a little more difficult to machine.
Corindus’ quick-turn iteration exemplifies future innovation September 27, 2021 While companies have been shifting their spending to ecommerce for years, it has accelerated with the pandemic and more remote work.
The Community of Manufacturing: Making the Extra Effort September 29, 2021 Anyone can sell a machine. Not everyone provides the extra effort that makes a difference in the company’s bottom line.