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How Gen Z is impacting the future of manufacturing.
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CHIPS and Science Act
America invented the semiconductor, but today produces about 10% of the world’s supply – and none of the most advanced chips. The new Act – worth nearly $150 billion – will return manufacturing to the US, lowering costs, creating jobs, and strengthening supply chains.
Help needed: Tech-savvy, skilled workers
Some companies are working with local community colleges or setting up their own apprentice programs… but there’s no real national emphasis on developing that talent. I don’t see a resolution anytime soon… it’s not going to go away for 5 or 10 years.
Hurco North America announces third offering of apprenticeship program
The 2-year program starting with a 12-week immersive introduction to the industry that merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom training.
Autocam Medical recognizes latest apprenticeship program graduates
The year-round program requires students to complete over 700 hours of classroom instruction over a period of 90 weeks. Apprentices are employed by Autocam Medical, maintaining a full work schedule during the training period.
mHUB teams at premier medtech accelerator cohort
Startups to participate in the Chicago-based program are developing novel solutions for patient monitoring, drug delivery and therapeutic devices.
Autocam Medical looking for machinists; implements Freedom Software
Autocam looks to hire more CNC machinists; Autocam partners with Freedom software to get the most out of its industrial assets, maximize profitability.
Louisiana’s partnership with Haas Automation
Gov. Edwards of Louisiana announces partnership with Haas Automation to upskill workforce and attract manufacturing jobs.
Manufacturing’s future
Five years later MFG Day went virtual, but most schools are open in some capacity and this year TMD went to college with a group of senior biomedical engineering students in Kevin Grayson’s Design for Six Sigma class.
PTC sponsors Robots to the Rescue
FIRST Teams worldwide invited to compete, use Onshape to solve a world problem.
News: Cobots, carbon offsets, apprenticeships, digital mfg. training
World’s largest hub for cobots; Fastems Digital Manufacturing solutions; Autocam Medical apprentices graduate; America Makes’ new hires; Xometry's plan to help reduce environmental impact
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