In another example of a school-business partnership, I found an article in January’s Midwest Manufacturing News describing how OSG Tap & Die of Glendale Heights, IL, is donating over $85,000 […]
Read MoreTracy V. asks… Q. I’ve sent a resume. Now what? A. Congratulations! Perhaps you will get the dream job you are seeking. But there is more you can do: • […]
Read MoreMachine to Machine (M2M) communication is picking up momentum. For those that are unaware of M2M, according to Adrian Bridgwater of Dr. Dobb’s The World of Software Development, “M2M technology […]
Read MoreJaime L. asks… Q. I’m in the CNC Operator program. Will I be trained to program CNC Machines? A. Yes, you’ll be taught the code for programming. But with employment […]
Read MoreJeffery K. asks… Q. With the growing popularity of 3D Printing, what’s to prevent the illegal manufacture of patented or illegal items? A. Nothing much, but it doesn’t mean we […]
Read MoreI’ve spoken out many times about how the nation’s manufacturing sector is enjoying a robust revival. Part of it may be caused by reshoring, part of it may be caused […]
Read MoreHere’s an interesting article from CMTC, discussing how to attract those born between the early 80’s and early 2000’s into manufacturing. According to the author, John Anderson, in 14 years […]
Read MoreI was recently asked about networking and if it’s important. By gosh it really is. Whether you are just starting your career with your first job, shifting from one job […]
Read MoreBrendan D. asks… Q. I’m in college and I’ve been told I should be developing a network. How do I do this? A. When I speak to a classroom full […]
Read MoreWe’ve all heard about it: manufacturing is picking up in the United States as overseas production falls. The manufacturing pendulum, which swung to off-shoring for 15 years, has now swung […]
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