Workforce Development
Swiss Happens: 8 Swiss-Type Articles to Keep Your Skills Sharp
Learn the history of Swiss-type lathes, practical ways to implement these sliding-headstock machines in your shop, and much more in this collection of articles.
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Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Announces Leadership Succession
Tomoaki Hirano, currently serving as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, will succeed Tom Haag as president beginning July 1, 2025.
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Datanomix Expands AI Capabilities to Help Manufacturers Tackle Labor Shortages and Drive Smart Production
AI-powered features in FactoryMate, TMAC AI, and G-Code Cloud + DNC are designed to deliver real-time insights for production monitoring, job tracking and process control.
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Lessons That Matter for the Future of Automated Job Shops
The Automated Shop Conference (TASC, August 12–13) is designed for job shop leaders looking to implement automation in practical, high-impact ways — from lights-out machining to AI-driven programming and front-office integration. Here are 10 standout sessions led by shop owners, engineers and innovators who are pushing automation forward without massive budgets or unrealistic expectations.
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Solving the Skills Gap Means Prioritizing Value Over Price
Manufacturing companies need to invest and add value to educational machine shop programs to solve the skilled labor gap.
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Certifying Manufacturing Student Programs and Parts
Not only do Van Buren Tech students walk out of the Advanced Manufacturing program with a certification, they have the verified setup and inspection sheets to show their work on a 10-part resume.
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Shop Tour Video: You've Never Seen a Manufacturing Facility Like This
Explore Marathon Precision’s multi-process approach to manufacturing, where blacksmiths and hand-forged dies meet state-of-the-art CNC machining. Discover how restoring classic muscle cars and building custom art projects creates a dynamic shop culture — and draws top talent to this unique and innovative metalworking facility.
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How I Made It: Craig Cegielski
Craig Cegielski tells us about the founding and successes of student-run manufacturing business Cardinal Manufacturing and offers advice for setting up a student-run manufacturing business in your own school district.
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How Proper Scheduling Leads to a Successful Machine Shop
Proper scheduling of jobs is paramount when it comes to running an efficient machine shop.
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United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor
United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
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