DOL Announces Nearly $200 Million Allotted for Registered Apprenticeships

View this email online. Technologies | News | Articles | Infocenter | Newsletters | Events | About Us | Suppliers | Advertise March 13, 2024 DOL Announces Nearly $200 Million Allotted for Registered Apprenticeships The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of nearly $200 million in grants to continue to support public-private partnerships that expand, diversify and strengthen Registered Apprenticeships, including tool- and diemaker apprenticeships. Sponsored 10 Tried and True Manufacturing Secrets Discover the ultimate solution to break free from your bad habits for good, regardless of past attempts. Dive into the whitepaper 10 Things Great Manufacturers Won’t Do and learn how the greats do it. Enhancing Value to Achieve Metal Forming Excellence! Riding high as his company celebrates its 100-yr. anniversary, Gregg Boucher, group chief operating officer of Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, pledges to volunteer his time, energy and expertise to the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), serving as the association’s board chairman for 2024. S&P Global Mobility: February 2024 U.S. Auto Sales Bounce Mildly With volume for the month projected at 1.22 million units, February 2024 U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to an estimated sales pace of 15.5 million units (seasonally adjusted annual rate, or SAAR). Sponsored Unrivaled in Providing Reliable Compressed Air Systems From the ground up, KAESER products have been designed with performance in mind. By using fewer wearing parts and quality materials, we ensure reduced maintenance, longer service intervals, and extended service life. Let us engineer a system that elevates your air standards so you can operate without a worry. Schedule a Site Visit MetalForming Live on the Shop Floor 2024—Virtual Event: Automation Case Studies Tune in on April 24 for a free, 90-min. live presentation covering innovative projects at Clover Tool Mfg. and Nelson Steel Products. And, get your questions answered by automation experts. Metal Formers Remain Optimistic Regarding Business Conditions Optimism by metal forming companies regarding business activity continues to rise, according to the February 2024 PMA Business Conditions Report. Notable: The number of manufacturers expecting business activity to increase has risen for three consecutive months. Sponsored Experience the Latest Trends in Stamping Technologies Bruderer Americas, a world leader in state-of-the-art high-speed, high-precision stamping and punching technology cordially invites you to attend TechXpo 2024. Explore the latest trends and technologies, April 16-18. Register today! 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Hot Off the Press Exair’s New Augmented-Reality App Optimizes Customer Experience Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Achieves Nadcap Accreditation for Laboratory Toward a Net-Zero Car: Gestamp Partners with Steel Producers to Further its ESG Strategy Aida-America Promotes Regional Sales Managers Innovance Inc. Acquires Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions From the March Issue of MetalForming AM for Metal Formers and Fabricators There’s plenty of news on the additive manufacturing (AM) front affecting the metal forming and fabricating community. Here’s a rundown, as well as details on key upcoming AM events. The History of 3D Milling in the Die Shop Each milestone in milling technology has brought us closer to the realization of precision, efficiency and versatility in shaping materials. New Products Smart Lubrication System Drives Deep-Draw Success Higher-Payload, High-Speed, Simple-to-Program Cobots Provide Added Reach Upcoming Issues April Hydraulic Presses Stamping Advanced Steels Tooling—In-Die Technology PREVIEW: FABTECH Mexico CNC Punching Arc Welding Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Industry 4.0-Additive Manufacturing April 24 Webcast: MetalForming LIVE on the Shop Floor: Automation Case Studies May Mechanical Presses ERP Technology Roundup Coil/Blank Feeding Bending/Folding Material Handling Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Manufacturing Software Subscribe to this enewsletter MetalForming magazine is the official publication of Precision Metalforming Association. PMA Services Inc. 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. | Independence, OH 44131-2500 | USA 216-901-8800

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