Advanced Decisions recently co-sponsored a 3D printing and additive manufacturing panel discussion in Shelton, CT, which went great and opened my eyes to the astounding potential of 3D printing.
Here are some of the take-home points I gleaned from the presentation:
1. Not just about plastics. 3D printing can be used with all sorts of materials including metals, food and biological.
2. Biological 3D printing is on the rise, including capabilties for printing prosthetic body parts.
3. The focus isn't limited to creating mechanical parts but also new materials.
4. Found a niche in the market of replacing and repairing obsolete parts.
5. Ideal for rapid prototyping during new product development.
6. Manufacturing is undergoing transition from conventional to additive. Twenty years ago 3D printing could make 10s of units but can now make 100s and in some cases 1000s of units economically.
And if you're interested in learning more, here are some 3D printing articles I found useful:
fab@home
US Navy considering 3D printers on carriers
3D printer saves a boy's life
NASA considering 3D printers
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
October Is Manufacturing Month
Here in Connecticut, October has been designated as Manufacturing Month. And since Advanced Decisions helps companies develop new products, many of our clients are manufacturers, giving me the opportunity to observe many of their operations firsthand.
And don't be fooled--manufacturing is not the dirty, dark and dangerous industry that it used to be. It's very high tech.
Manufacturing supports the economy in ways that other fields can't come near. Did you know that for every manufacturing job created, an average of 2.91 jobs in other sectors are created?
So during October, take a moment to learn more about 21st century manufacturing. It provides great jobs, with great pay, that require skilled workers. Groups like CONNSTEP, CBIA and NHMA are all sources of information that provide various programs to educate the general public about modern manufacturing.
-Judi
And don't be fooled--manufacturing is not the dirty, dark and dangerous industry that it used to be. It's very high tech.
Manufacturing supports the economy in ways that other fields can't come near. Did you know that for every manufacturing job created, an average of 2.91 jobs in other sectors are created?
So during October, take a moment to learn more about 21st century manufacturing. It provides great jobs, with great pay, that require skilled workers. Groups like CONNSTEP, CBIA and NHMA are all sources of information that provide various programs to educate the general public about modern manufacturing.
-Judi
Friday, August 26, 2011
Training our future workforce
This week there was an article in the NY Times about Gadget Camp, a workshop for girls in River Grove, IL to expose girls to the skills needed to get jobs in manufacturing. I love this idea! As one of the few girls that took (and thoroughly enjoyed) wood shop and metal shop, I wish I had something like this growing up. There’s absolutely no reason girls and women can’t do these jobs.
Through my involvement with the New Haven Manufactures’ Association (NHMA) Workforce Development Committee, I’ve seen personally how many how many manufacturers there are in CT and how many jobs they have. Yes, there are jobs in manufacturing, and not only are there jobs, these are good jobs that don’t require a college degree. They do however require skills, especially math skills, and unfortunately, our public schools are not doing a great job providing them.
Our Vocational schools, however, are providing kids with the skills they need for these jobs as well as a good traditional education. Before getting involved with the NHMA, I didn’t realize that the kids at the Vo-Tech schools took the same academic course load as public schools PLUS training in their field. The kids that I’ve met are bright and passionate about their field. Whether they go on to college or not, they have a bright future ahead of them.
Programs like Gadget Camp and even more so, the Vo-Tech system, provide much need skills and opportunities for the kids that participate in them, and critical talent for our businesses. We should do anything we can to support them.
Through my involvement with the New Haven Manufactures’ Association (NHMA) Workforce Development Committee, I’ve seen personally how many how many manufacturers there are in CT and how many jobs they have. Yes, there are jobs in manufacturing, and not only are there jobs, these are good jobs that don’t require a college degree. They do however require skills, especially math skills, and unfortunately, our public schools are not doing a great job providing them.
Our Vocational schools, however, are providing kids with the skills they need for these jobs as well as a good traditional education. Before getting involved with the NHMA, I didn’t realize that the kids at the Vo-Tech schools took the same academic course load as public schools PLUS training in their field. The kids that I’ve met are bright and passionate about their field. Whether they go on to college or not, they have a bright future ahead of them.
Programs like Gadget Camp and even more so, the Vo-Tech system, provide much need skills and opportunities for the kids that participate in them, and critical talent for our businesses. We should do anything we can to support them.
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