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.
Flexibility and Thorough Support for Good Measure September 13, 2023 Discover how Driven Precision Engineering, a small business specializing in precision machining for Formula One teams, found a tailored solution with LK Metrology's CMM technology, revolutionizing their quality control processes for high-speed racing components.
Machine Learning for Machine Tools September 5, 2023 Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing, from generative design to AI-controlled production, process optimization, and predictive maintenance, highlighting the revolutionary potential and challenges of integrating AI into various manufacturing processes.
Driving Growth, Productivity, and Profitability April 11, 2023 Moving the needle on American manufacturing innovation
25 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing June 7, 2022 Our annual celebration of leaders from every aspect of manufacturing who are bringing it into the future.
Industry Wearables Deliver at BMW June 14, 2022 Industry wearables bring several advantages to every stage of production.
Finding the Right Coordinates August 10, 2022 Shop floor metrology equipment is getting faster, smarter, and more automated. Is it time for an upgrade?
Preventative Maintenance: From Downtime to Uptime May 26, 2022 Predictive maintenance is a way to predict every possible scenario of hardware failure, identifying when maintenance is required and alerting maintenance staff, when necessary, as well as providing preventative solutions.
Smarter Machinery to Meet New Challenges August 19, 2022 From circular saws to heavy-duty grinders, more than 200 exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies in the Abrasive Machining, Sawing, and Finishing pavilion.
Metalformers Expect Little Change in Economic Activity September 22, 2022 Metalforming companies continue to expect little change in business conditions during the next three months, the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) .
