The next generation of workers is coming up and it's important that the manufacturing industry keeps up. In order to attract top talent, the industry will have to change some of its preconceived notions and offer more opportunities for creativity and collaboration. Enter Manufacturing 2.0. Manufacturing 2.0 is a term used to describe the new
Precision machining is an important part of aerospace design and manufacturing. This process involves cutting materials to exact specifications, allowing for the creation of complex parts with high levels of accuracy. As a result, precision machining has become the go-to method for creating parts for various aerospace applications. Let’s take a closer look at how
Are you thinking about starting a career in the skilled trades, but worried it might be at too late of a point in your life to make a change? After all, you're not a spring chicken anymore. And you don't have any experience. Surely it's too late to start a new career, right? Wrong! The
Textron Aviation recently announced the delivery of their 3,000th Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft. This milestone marks a significant moment in aviation history and speaks to the success of this single-engine turboprop plane. The impact of this aircraft is far-reaching and can be attributed to its efficiency, reliability, and versatility. Let’s take a closer look
In the final month of 2022, the last Boeing 747 ever to be built rolled off the production line. It marked a bittersweet moment for many in the aviation industry; on one hand it was a reminder of how far the industry has come and all that has been achieved, but on the other it
ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is a type of software that businesses use to manage their resources. It integrates all the different parts of a company such as accounting, HR, sales, and production into one system. This allows businesses to have a more accurate view of their overall operations and make better decisions. Here at
According to a study done by the National Association of Manufacturers, skilled tradespeople leave their jobs at a rate of 2.5 times more than other employees. Considering how incredibly expensive it can be for a company to have a high turnover rate, it's more important than ever for companies that hire for skilled trades positions
Flexibility and improvement are two of the most important traits that a manufacturing company can have and are both vital when it comes to the longevity and financial success of your business. Just recently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed this. Manufacturing companies had to adapt and improve rapidly in order to stay afloat, and
As the aviation industry continues its recovery from the downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was recently announced that aerospace manufacturers are seeing the highest number of orders in seven years. A total of 670 commercial planes were ordered during the third quarter of 2022, with over 600 of those being narrowbodies. This is
When is the last time that you had a meaningful conversation with your employees? We’re not talking about the day-to-day, typical conversations, but truly sat down with those within your company and talked about their hopes and aspirations of their career? Employee career conversations are crucial to the success of any business. By understanding the