It Takes a Skilled Workforce
Smartforce Developments Webinars
Setting the (Smart) Standard with Montez King
In this episode, Greg Jones, VP of Smartforce Development for AMT speaks with Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS, the National Institute For Metalworking Skills about the importance of educating based on industry-recognized standards.
Learning Curves - Craig McAtee Talks about Developing a Skilled Workforce
Greg Jones speaks with Craig McAtee, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) about the role of community colleges in workforce development.
Seeing Solutions with Mazak’s National Training Manager Roy Gentry
Greg Jones, speaks with Roy Gentry, National Training Manager, Mazak Corporation to explore the role of Augmented Reality (AR) applications in training personnel more efficiently.
New DOD-Driven Digital CNC + Augmented CAM & Bootcamp at U of Tenn & Pellissippi State
IACMI discusses their hybrid program for CNC machining training that combines online learning and in-person machine time to deliver fast, engaging, and high-quality education to adults entering the industry.
Closing the Skills Gap
How Proper Scheduling Leads to a Successful Machine Shop
Udo Jahn | Modern EngineeringProper scheduling of jobs is paramount when it comes to running an efficient machine shop.
Building Out a Foundation for Student Machinists
Evan Doran | Modern Machine ShopAutodesk and Haas have teamed up to produce an introductory course for students that covers the basics of CAD, CAM and CNC while providing them with a portfolio part.
How I Made It: Dennis Rymanowski
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine ShopDennis Rymanowski has worked at NSH USA for 60 years, with his passion for manufacturing living alongside his passion for his family’s polka band.
Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop
Julia Hider | Modern Machine ShopXcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.
Inside Machineosaurus: Unique Job Shop with Dinosaur-Named CNC Machines, Four-Day Workweek & High-Precision Machining
Jessica PompiliTake a tour of Machineosaurus, a Massachusetts machine shop where every CNC machine is named after a dinosaur!
IMTS Elevate: Women Make Manufacturing Move
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking TechnologyHonoring women's contributions to manufacturing with networking events and speakers, fostering connections among accomplished women worldwide.
How I Made It: Nushrat Ahmed: CNC Swiss Operator
Julia Hider | Modern Machine ShopBy day, 21-year-old Nushrat Ahmed is a CNC Swiss operator making automotive parts. By night, she handcrafts crocheted items.
How I Made It: Trevor Hirschi, Instructor, Bridgerland Technical College
Evan Doran | Modern Machine ShopStudent, operator, instructor, shop owner — Trevor Hirschi’s many roles have enabled him to understand both the technical and creative sides of manufacturing.
The Power of Practical Demonstrations and Projects
Evan Doran | Modern Machine ShopPractical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.
Workholding Fixtures Save Over 4,500 Hours of Labor Annually
All World Machinery Supply designs each fixture to minimize the number of operations, resulting in reduced handling and idle spindle time.
How I Made It: Amy Skrzypczak, CNC Machinist, Westminster Tool
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine ShopAt just 28 years old, Amy Skrzypczak is already logging her ninth year as a CNC machinist. While during high school Skrzypczak may not have guessed that she’d soon be running an electrical discharge machining (EDM) department, after attending her local community college she found a home among the “misfits” at Westminster Tool. Today, she oversees the company’s wire EDM operations and feels grateful to have avoided more well-worn career paths.
Building Machines and Apprenticeships In-House: 5-Axis Live
Evan Doran | Modern Machine ShopUniversal machines were the main draw of Grob’s 5-Axis Live — though the company’s apprenticeship and support proved equally impressive.