Manufacturers and training providers are overhauling how they prepare nondestructive testing inspectors. New imaging technology, AI, simulation software and changing standards are reshaping training programs, while leaders are expanding their outreach and even changing their organizations’ internal cultures to attract and retain a new generation of inspectors.
Manufacturers and training providers are revamping nondestructive testing training with new technologies and standards, while leaders adapt outreach and culture to attract a new generation of inspectors.
On October 2, the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—kicked off Manufacturing Month in North Carolina with the MFG Day 2025 flagship event at Novonesis’ North American headquarters in Franklinton.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with Ford Motor Company and Ford Philanthropy, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) unveiled plans to invest a combined total of $1.54 million to install and equip new state-of-the-art high-tech learning labs in partnership with the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Marshall Public Schools and surrounding Battle Creek, Michigan schools.
Prompt Engineering involves creating precise inputs for AI systems to ensure accurate and consistent outputs. For quality engineers, it bridges traditional quality tools and the AI-driven future. This practice is essential for both public AI models and enterprise-level in-house systems.
The Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)3 workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced Amatrol as an official sponsor of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education USA.
Facility maintenance technicians are now essential to product quality, taking on roles in measurement accuracy, but many lack formal calibration training. Should companies invest in training and user-friendly calibration tools to support them?
While the need for skilled workers continues to grow, many companies are learning that traditional approaches to hiring and training no longer resonate with early-career professionals.
The demand for skilled workers is rising, but traditional hiring and training methods are not appealing to early-career professionals. For Gen Z, job satisfaction involves more than just pay; they value growth, purpose, and access to advanced technology. In response, manufacturers and industry organizations are changing their hiring and training practices.
RoboDK has launched RoboDK Academy: a free, self-paced online training platform designed to make industrial robot programming skills more accessible than ever.
This article reviews the role, necessity, and format of education and training for quality professionals, offering insights for their professional development and decision-making.