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Great Ways to Celebrate MFG Day
Twelve years ago, in 2012, the Fabricators and Manufacturers’ Association (FMA) founded Manufacturing Day (MFG Day). MFG Day is a national movement to show the public (students, parents, and all others) just what modern manufacturing is all about because as they say, “It’s not your father’s machine shop anymore”. MFG
What is Manufacturing Day & Why Should We Celebrate?
Each year, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), which takes place on the first Friday of October. Often, this celebration extends throughout the entire month, highlighting the significance of the manufacturing industry. What is Manufacturing Day? The inception of Manufacturing Day dates back to 2012 when
Overcoming CNC Machinist Shortages with FlexTrades’ Rapid Skilled Worker Deployment
A leading company specializing in remote-handling automation solutions was facing significant challenges at one of their facilities. High turnover rates and a tight local labor market made it difficult to recruit and retain skilled CNC Machinists. Additionally, the company needed someone who could quickly ramp up and be flexible with
Understanding Discrete and Process Manufacturing: Key Differences and Career Opportunities
As a Technical Manager at FlexTrades, I don’t work on the production or manufacturing floor, but I do work very closely with those who do. I love learning about the various production and manufacturing processes that directly affect my life as a consumer and user. With that said, there are
