DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, will partner with Schneider Electric to host a webinar on wireless pushbutton technology on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. CDT titled “Experience Mobility in Manufacturing with Wireless Pushbuttons.” The need for flexibility, freedom…
Trends in engineering training and human-centric design
Both professional and vocational engineering training are evolving to address skill gaps and workforce-readiness issues. Advancing communication technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new digital-transformation approaches have forever changed the way technical training in manufacturing and automation is conducted. Now analytics tools can track training progress; adaptive learning can adjust curricula to offer personalized resources; and…
Penn State and CU Boulder add Siemens credential program
Siemens Digital Industries Software has created a new program to credential students, recognize career readiness, and help create a stronger pipeline of engineering talent to meet industry demands. The Siemens credentials are intended to supplement a formal degree by validating industry knowledge and skills. As part of the program, specific credentials will be piloted as…
PTDA Foundation launches student and employee scholarships
The demand for skilled professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry has never been more urgent. Committed to helping PT/MC employers nurture current and upcoming talent, the PTDA Foundation has launched two new scholarships to empower individuals who are passionate about pursuing PT/MC careers. “By providing financial support by way of scholarships,…
Emerson now accepting applications for 2024-2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship
Emerson: Emerson is inviting U.S. college students pursuing degrees in science, technology, and engineering fields to apply for its 2024-2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship. Every year the merit-based award recognizes two ambitious problem-solvers with a $5,000 scholarship each, eligibility for an Emerson internship, and $1,000 research grants to enhance their schools’ engineering programs. Applicants may apply…
Birmingham Fastener sponsoring Fastener Training Weeks in 2024
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, announced that Birmingham Fastener will sponsor its three Fastener Training Weeks in 2024. FTI’s flagship training, Fastener Training Week, is a week-long program dedicated to enhancing fastener knowledge across the industry, recognizing those who complete the course and pass a final…
FTI presenting two training classes at Fastener Fair USA
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is offering two training classes during the conference at Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland in May. Each class will be presented by Laurence Claus, Industrial Fasteners Institute’s (IFI) director of Education and Training. The courses include: 1. The Making of Fasteners…
FTI takes fastener training on the road
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider and expert on fastener-related education, is gearing up to take its training offerings on the road in 2024, with customizable and scalable on-site offerings. “On-site training allows us to meet companies where they are in terms of size, scope, and specific needs. Plus, more employees can reap…
Würth and FTI mark sixth year of continued partnership
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, announced that Würth Industry North America (WINA) will continue as a sustaining FTI sponsor in 2024. WINA is a division of Wurth Group, the world’s largest industrial distributor. The partnership between FTI and WINA is now in its sixth consecutive year.…
Fastener Basics: A four-part webinar series
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a registered, non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, has announced a four-part webinar series for its Fastener Basics course. Students can learn over lunch and complete the training across four Thursdays this spring — March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, and…
Fastener Training Week returns to Cleveland this April
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is planning its next Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, OH, from April 8th to 12th. The training will be held at Brighton-Best International. “We are excited to welcome our next class of Fastener Training Week students,” shared Jo Morris, marketing director…
Customizable, onsite fastener training available from FTI
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, doesn’t only host its own in-person and online training courses — FTI can also come to your company for specialized, customizable training. FTI’s core purpose is to enhance fastener use, reliability, and safety. As most industry veterans know, the organization offers…
Mitsubishi Electric Automation to exhibit at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 in Phoenix
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. will be exhibiting at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix. CareerTech allows attendees to meet with a multitude of organizations that provide solutions for career growth through networking, program sessions, and more. Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development program, titled Diamondworks!, designed to…
Critical facts you should know about fastener failures
~ Article courtesy of Fastener Training Institute (FTI) Mechanical fasteners are far more complex and varied than most people understand. This was according to the late (and great) Joe Greenslade, an icon in the fastener industry. This understanding quickly changes, however, for those who make a career specifying, supplying, or using fasteners. To support those…
Fastener Training Week headed to Los Angeles this December
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced that its renowned Fastener Training Week will next be held in Los Angeles, CA, from December 4th to 8th. It comes on the heels of a sold-out session, so advance registration is encouraged. “We had an incredible full class in Chicago last month and are eager to be on…
Fastener Training Week in Chicago is a success
It’s a wrap for the Fastener Training Week in Chicago 2023, hosted by the Fastener Training Institute (FTI). The training week is an intensive five days of advanced fastener training for seasoned fastener professionals. “It is an investment in people,” said Jo Morris, marketing director with FTI. “Providing accelerated growth in fastener knowledge and confidence…
FTI’s Fastener Basics training classes are headed to Colorado and California
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to announce upcoming Fastener Basics classes in three separate locations in Colorado and California. September 22nd: Denver, CO September 27th: Los Angeles, CA November 16th: Union City, CA Fastener Basics provides extensive fastener parts knowledge to those new to the fastener industry and to those looking to better understand…
New tuition-free trades academy in Arizona
Home Builders Care, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (HBACA), has announced the opening of the Home Building Academy located in Phoenix Arizona. The Academy is a new educational facility for training in skilled trades for residential construction. At the Academy, students participate in a nine-week rapid worker training,…
FTI to present Fastener Fundamentals training at the International Fastener Expo
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is partnering with International Fastener Expo (IFE) and hosting a day-long fastener training class on Monday, October 9th, 2023. This year, IFE runs from October 9th to 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The class — Fastener Fundamentals: The Nuts and Bolts for Fastener Professionals — will be instructed by Carmen Vertullo,…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for Chicago this August
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced the next Fastener Training Week in Chicago, IL from August 21st to 25th, 2023. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and is hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA). FTI’s advanced technical training program is for fastener distributors, manufacturers and end-users and is part of FTI’s…
ABB closes automation skills gap with new robotics education package
ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package. Comprising a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials, and a globally recognized technical qualification, the package is part of ABB Robotics’ global campaign to help workers thrive…
Bringing quality assurance into NIMS global machining qualification
Many trade and technical schools in the U.S. include certification from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) in their training programs to uphold students to current manufacturing industry standards. To help support the initiative, Renishaw developed a gauging system package to improve the inspection of NIMS parts. Background NIMS is a non-profit organization that…
Emerson now accepting applications for discrete automation scholarship
Emerson invites U.S. students pursuing collegiate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to apply for its 2023 Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship. The merit-based award recognizes two ambitious problem-solvers with a $5,000 scholarship, eligibility for an Emerson internship, and a $1,000 research grant for their college. With the grant, the winners’ colleges can…
What are the answers to some of the most common fastener failures?
~ Article courtesy of the Fastener Training Institute If you spent time in the fastener industry, you’re aware of the complex technology and engineering behind seemingly basic nuts, bolts, screws, and washers. Mechanical fasteners have been around for centuries, but that does not mean they’re fail-proof. Fortunately, that’s where training comes in. The experts in…
Würth continues to support the Fastener Training Institute
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is pleased to announce that Würth Industry North America (WINA) will continue as a sustaining sponsor in 2023. This will mark the fifth year of partnership between the two organizations. “Würth’s continued support is instrumental to our ability to offer frequent…