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Workforce Development Initiatives in the Metalforming Industry
PMA’s METALFORM EDU Provides Training and Education Towards Career Advancement The good news: the manufacturing industry is robust, and the outlook remains positive. Troubling news: many U.S. manufacturers are dealing with a sizable skills gap (which we recently wrote about).… Read More >
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Bridging the Skills Gap in Precision Metal Stamping
How Larson Successfully Implements PMA’s METALFORM EDU No doubt about it, there is a skills gap in U.S. manufacturing. Ironically, the latest advances in manufacturing technologies—artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and the internet of things (IoT)—have been blamed, incorrectly, for taking… Read More >
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Managing Regulatory Bodies and Certifications in Metal Forming
Being SMEs on SQMs You already have a full-time job; keeping up with the regulations of all the regulatory agencies—as changeable as they may be for any given part or project—doesn’t need to be its own full-time endeavor. When your… Read More >
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Why Do You Need PPAP?
Because the Production Part Approval Process Reduces Risk! Imagine waking up one morning to hear that your metal stamping components are part of the design of a product that expects to exceed 70 million recalls by the time all the… Read More >
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Steel Tariffs and the Impact on the Metal Forming Industry
Does Your Deep Draw Stamping Cost More? Steel tariffs: a very hot—and confusing—topic on the minds of many people in diverse industries. The uncertainty in the markets and supply chain is unsettling. An argument bolstering the need for the tariffs… Read More >
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Precision Metal Stamping and Forming Relationships
Collaboration for Longevity, Dependability, and Growth Larson’s longevity is due, in large part, to the valuable relationships we foster with employees, customers, suppliers, and strong partnerships with our equipment suppliers. We seek out collaborations with companies that hold these… Read More >