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The Welder - Shop Management - Page 2
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturers slow to adopt AI, report finds
- Dec 11, 2023
- News Release
As advancements in generative AI attract attention across industries, the manufacturing industry is slow to adopt AI technologies, according to the latest Sikich Industry Pulse report.
IWDC presents top award to Haun Welding Supply president
- Nov 16, 2023
- News Release
The Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC), Indianapolis, has presented the Bob Jackson Memorial Award to Mark Haun, president of Haun Welding Supply.
How shops can succeed in the modern welding industry
- By Jules Brenner
- Nov 14, 2023
- Article
The founder of Industrial Succession shares steps to help welding shops grow and embrace long-term, sustainable growth.
- From The Fabricator
5-step approach to formalizing a feeder system for welding talent
Better vetting of interns and apprentices helps JWF Industries of Johnstown, Pa., find the right welders or machinists for their openings.
- From The Fabricator
Prostar Manufacturing launches three new divisions
- Nov 8, 2023
- News Release
Prostar Manufacturing Inc. has introduced three new manufacturing divisions.
- From The Fabricator
Study estimates small manufacturers’ regulatory costs exceed $50,000 per employee
- Oct 25, 2023
- News Release
The federal regulatory burden is now costing small manufacturers $50,100 per employee per year, according to the topline findings of a forthcoming National Association of Manufacturers study on the macroeconomic impact of the onslaught of federal regulations.
Playing With Fire: The need for government-imposed regulations
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 21, 2023
- Blog Post
Josh Welton argues that even though nobody likes government-imposed regulations, they are necessary to keep employees safe and businesses and industries accountable, whether it’s a welding shop, oil rig, space shuttle, or experimental submersible.
- From The Fabricator
NAM study: Stricter interest expense limitation disproportionately impacts manufacturing sector
- Oct 19, 2023
- News Release
The National Association of Manufacturers has released a new analysis on the impact to the U.S. economy of Congress’ failure to reverse the stricter interest expense limitation that took effect in January 2022.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing Institute report shows manufacturers’ approaches to investment decisions
- Oct 16, 2023
- News Release
The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, in partnership with Cognizant, has released a study that examines the different approaches manufacturers take in making investment decisions.
- From The Fabricator
NAM releases statement on SCOTUS affirmation of STEM OPT program
- Oct 2, 2023
- News Release
NAM has released a statement regarding the Supreme Court's affirmation of the Optional Practical Training extension for STEM graduates.
- From The Fabricator
Taking online content creation to the next level for aftermarket business
- By Nick Martin
- Sep 28, 2023
- Blog Post
Nick Martin of Mountains2Metal and Barnes Metalcrafters shares how he’s upping his social media game with new equipment for creating online content.
Michigan fabricator discusses what it takes to grow, retain workers
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Sep 23, 2023
- Article
Elite Welding & Fabrication is a fairly new shop, but the Michigan business is trying to live up to its name through its approach to expansion, recruiting and retaining workers, and more.
- From The Fabricator
Leadership to guide employees through change in manufacturing
- By Bill Frahm
- Sep 15, 2023
- Blog Post
Having a well-defined vision and being open and honest with employees go a long way in helping a manufacturing organization navigate change successfully.
- From The Fabricator
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs awarded grant from NIST to develop nation’s manufacturing workforce
- Sep 13, 2023
- News Release
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), has been awarded an $837,877 grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
- From The Fabricator
What automation, AI, and other tech mean for welding careers
- By Darla Welton and Josh Welton
- Sep 6, 2023
- Blog Post
In Part 2, MIT researcher Anna Waldman-Brown continued her conversation with Darla and Josh Welton about the continued impact of technology on manufacturing careers, welder education, apprenticeships, U.S. vs Germany models, and more.
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