Noteworthy News: Industry Wrap-Up
Fallen behind on the latest industry updates? No worries, MoldMaking Technology has got your back. Check back to our site weekly to see some of the most recent news releases on exciting moldmaking news!
Fallen behind on the latest industry updates? No worries, MoldMaking Technology has got your back. Check back to our site weekly to see some of the most recent news releases on business expansions, company partnerships, event promotions, workforce development initiatives, education resources and just general exciting moldmaking news!
Here’s a wrap-up of some the most recent news releases:
NIMS Launches Credential to Validate Workers' Inspection Skills
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) announces that it has launched a new credential to validate an instructor’s or evaluator’s parts inspection skills. Designed for manufacturers and schools, the new “NIMS Inspector Credential” allows a much faster, more efficient performance validation process within the NIMS online structural framework.
MachineMetrics Achieves Amazon Web Services Industrial Software Competency Status
MachineMetrics’ industrial IoT platform announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Industrial Software Competency status. This designation recognizes that MachineMetrics has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success building solutions for discrete manufacturing. These specialized software solutions enable companies to increase the pace of product innovation, while decreasing production and operational costs.
Fives Giddings & Lewis 160th Anniversary Open House a Success
Fives Giddings & Lewis 160th anniversary open house was a hugely popular event. Approximately 1,000 people were welcomed and toured the facility. Thursday, June 20, brought suppliers, customers, channel partners, media and others within the machine tool industry to Fond Du Lac, WI, to celebrate the event. On Saturday, June 22, employees and their families, as well as retires and the community joined the celebration.
Fritz Studer AG Apprentice Wins Bronze Medal
Fritz Studer AG is proud to announce that its 18 year old employee, Josia Langhart, who is completing his training at Studer, took a spot on the podium with his team partner, Raphael Furrer. Both qualified as Swiss champions in 2018 for the 45th WorldSkills Championship and went on to compete against other teams in their category at WorldSkills 2019 in Russia. After four days of intensive competition, the two lucky bronze medal winners (together with Japan and Brazil) beamed on the podium.
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