Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of cert to reconsider the D.C. Circuit’s decision affirming the validity of Optional Practical Training extension for STEM graduates, a program that expands access to hundreds of thousands of skilled workers for manufacturers and other American businesses, National Association of Manufacturers Chief Legal Officer Linda Kelly released the following statement:
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals have become increasingly important for manufacturing organizations as they strive to align business practices with societal expectations.
In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing.
Integrating inspection and checklist apps with new AI object detection and classification skills reduces quality escapes and improves traceability for manufacturers.
Offering a major advantage over conventional ultrasonic testing, PAUT provides 2D image representations of flaws in a weld as opposed to a mere A-scan signal that could be challenging to interpret.
As an inspector at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) there are opportunities to perform inspections on unique and one-of-a-kind products that make one feel special and proud to be part of such a great team.
ASQ's body of knowledge for Six Sigma certifications has incorporated additional expectations for implementing improvements: proof of concepts, try-storming, simulations, and pilot tests.
This article is adapted from Daniel Coyle’s book, “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups.” This book promotes three concepts: psychological safety, shared vulnerability, and a common sense of purpose.
SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America’s talent and capabilities, announced the recent appointment of two of its leaders to national boards of directors in the manufacturing industry.