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By Greg JonesJun 05, 2023

Emerging Technologies Require Continuous Life-Learning and More

During our lifetimes, technologies evolve or change completely, and they are changing evermore rapidly these days as smart, digital manufacturing technologies become more widely adopted. As a result, it is now more important than ever that humans ...

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Technology
By Gary VasilashJun 01, 2023

Want the Workforce of the Future? Create It

Morganton, North Carolina, is one of those places along I-40 that history could have passed by. But automotive supplier Continental is making some of its most advanced braking systems there – and is helping build a workforce for the 21st century.

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By Bonnie GurneyMay 17, 2023

Manufacturers Collaborating for Growth: Highlights from The MFG Meeting 2023 in Phoenix

The MFG Meeting provided nearly 400 attendees with actionable insights on economic political, demographic, social, educational, and technological issues, while social and networking events promoted collaboration.

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Intelligence
By Ian StringerMay 15, 2023

Imagining Industry 6.0

Industry 6.0 may advance human-technology synergy in medical and bionic enhancements, robotic automation, neo-critical manufacturing, and more. Creating the necessary regulatory and societal frameworks will be essential for these advancements to thrive.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossApr 26, 2023

Industry Donation Sparks New Precision Machining Course

A small decision makes a huge impact. To help a customer out, KERN Precision swapped out an existing micro milling machine after delivery of a new unit and donated it to Laney College – increasing their applicant pool of talented machinists.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossNov 14, 2022

Mechatronics Competition at IMTS 2022 Shows off Manufacturing’s Exciting Future

An all-female team of mechatronics apprentices took first place in a live, cyber-physical learning environment at the IMTS 2022 Smartforce Student Summit.

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Technology
By Peter R. EelmanSep 06, 2022

Five Days until Manufacturing Technology Leaps Forward

As soon as IMTS 2022 kicks off in just five days, you’ll notice time moving a little quicker. IMTS allows ideas that were germinating to leap toward reality.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossJul 19, 2022

Student Summit to Feature the ‘Manufacturing Technology Classroom of the Future’ at IMTS 2022

Thousands of students will convene to explore the digital technologies underpinning manufacturing, space exploration, and more.

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Smartforce
By Greg JonesMay 10, 2022

Re-thinking Your Industry Advisory Council Model

A working model for IT advisory councils has been developed that can easily be adopted to manufacturing: The Business and Industry Leadership Teams initiative prescribes seven common-sense tactics for a successful partnership between industry and academia.

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Technology
By Michelle Edmonson, CEMApr 20, 2022

IMTS Network Original Premiere Event of the 'Manufacturing Explorers' Show

On IMTS.com, be the first to hear the scoop and watch Season Two of the hit show “Manufacturing Explorers.” Get a preview of all the places this father-son duo visited as they investigated manufacturing’s positive impact on the future of renewable energy.

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