The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoset Division (Bethel, Conn., U.S.) announces its first keynote speaker for the May 9-10, 2023 Topcon event, to be held at the Monona Terrace and Convention Center in Madison, Wis., U.S. “Opportunity Brings New Challenges: The Future of Thermosets” will be presented by Dale Brosius, chief...
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For decades, young adults believed that the ticket to success was a college degree. As a result, interest in the skilled trades declined. We are now paying the price for that shift with a shortage of skilled workers at a time when they are more critical than ever.
While the need for these workers is widespread, American manufacturing in particular...
The now ubiquitous terms Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing are effectively synonyms capturing the convergence of technologies that have progressed at an exponential pace over the last several decades. Around 2011, Europe and its industrial base began releasing a strategy for the next industrial revolution, dubbed “Industry 4.0.”
At least five...
With Veteran’s Day upon us, I’m reminded Veterans often possess the technical aptitude to flourish in advanced manufacturing careers. They also have a strong work ethic, team spirit, and communication skills needed for successful outcomes. One way to express gratitude for and support veterans is to provide opportunities and pathways to well-paid...
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Professor Chad Duty has been named the next CEO of the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation . The appointment will become effective April 1, 2023.
Duty is a professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering within UT’s Tickle College of Engineering and a...