Items Tagged with 'workforce'

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Siemens has launched a workforce development initiative aimed at helping military veterans and transitioning service members move into manufacturing, automation and digital engineering careers as manufacturers continue struggling with skilled labor shortages.

Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, explains how the “silver tsunami” is exposing gaps in maintenance data and why companies that fail to capture that knowledge now risk falling behind.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Automation is often discussed in terms of technology — robotics, AI and advanced systems — but behind every implementation are the professionals responsible for making those systems work on the plant floor.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—As manufacturers mark International Automation Professionals Day, the focus turns to the people and systems behind some of the most advanced assembly operations in the United States.

Dawn Fichter, owner of Tools 4 Hiring, discusses why so many manufacturing roles remain open for months and what hiring managers are often getting wrong. She shares practical advice on how manufacturers can move faster, simplify job requirements and focus less on the perfect resume and more on trainability, mindset and soft skills.

Manufacturing is entering a new era. Are your operations ready?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– After years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is now a core priority for manufacturers, but a new study shows that adoption is moving faster than the foundations needed to support it.

BLACKSBURG, VA—Engineers at Virginia Tech University believe that collaborative robots may help autistic adults find jobs in manufacturing.

HENRIETTA, NY— Trainees will learn surface-mount technology, printed circuit board design and assembly, and other core electronics-manufacturing competencies.

Technology prevents errors by guiding workers step by step through assembly and kitting processes.