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The Past, Present, and Future of IMTS with the “Show Boss” Peter Eelman, 422
“Inspiring the extraordinary” is the theme for this year’s IMTS and that’s exactly what they’re doing. The Emerging Technology Center will showcase extraordinary advances in technology (including an exhibit by BlueForge Alliance and Apptronik’s AI-Powered General Purpose Humanoid Robot).
If You Don’t Plan Machine Tool Maintenance, Your Machines Will Do it for You, 421
Maintenance is something that’s essential to protect the longevity of your machines but rarely something regularly implemented in shops. It’s often a huge and costly mistake. Don’t know where to start?
How to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders – Part 2, 413
Gamification. Gamification is a highly successful strategy in the world of marketing. It’s used all the time to enhance engagement in children’s education. How can we apply gamification concepts to manufacturing education?
How to Adapt CNC Training for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders – Part 1, 412
How do we train the next generation of manufacturing leaders so employers are ready to hire them immediately? Do students still need to learn manual machinery? Or do employers only want skilled CNC machinists?
MFG News Special: Where are We at with the Reshoring Initiative? 410
Where is the United States with reshoring initiatives? Do we still have huge vulnerabilities in our supply chain(s) that need to be addressed? If we continue to reshore manufacturing, will companies remain competitive?
How Can Manufacturing Leaders Measure Their Customer Relationships? 408
Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, you need to seek out new customers and build relationships with them while pushing them through your sales pipeline. The reality is that you have to make more sales to grow your business.
Should You Use a Recruiter to Find Your Next Manufacturing Leader? 405
Are you the type of manufacturing leader who prefers to do everything yourself? You learn and innovate as you go, right? We’ve learned from experience: There is an art and a science to recruiting. I’ve muddled through using LinkedIn Recruiter to make some hires. And while it’s a great tool, it can only do so much.
The Journey from Scan to CAD to Part at Hill Manufacturing, 404
My shop has been restoring a 1959 Ford F10. When we decided to recreate a digital dash for the truck, we decided to ask the LinkedIn world for help. That’s when I met Ira Laughy with rapid3D.
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