Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) partners with the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF) to help build the next generation of talent in U.S. manufacturing. Established in 1947, FEF is […]
To address the growing need for skilled workers in the U.S. industrial base, the Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program collaborates with universities to offer immersive bootcamps that equip participants with essential skills in metallurgy and manufacturing. One unique offering during these bootcamps is virtual reality-based foundry tours.
Walt and Janelle Jaeger, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind Jaeger Technology Group, are no strangers to innovation. With more than 16 years of experience in 3D printing across industries ranging […]
In the world of manufacturing, metallurgy is more than just a technical skill—it’s the backbone of industries like aerospace, defense, and renewable energy. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is […]
Original source: Teknovation Participants explored the skills needed to pursue careers in metalwork that support the U.S. manufacturing of critical materials. Experts in casting and forging are necessary for the well-being, […]
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) hosted an investment casting workshop in early March to introduce high school students to careers in metallurgy. The workshop was a part of […]
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) recently hosted a METAL bootcamp designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of metallurgical engineers and tradespeople. METAL—short for Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships […]
The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships & Learning (METAL) and America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) teams attended the 2024 Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Austin, Texas, from December 2–5. These IACMI-led workforce […]
The Department of Defense, in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) and Jobs For the Future (JFF), is launching an exciting series of webinars under the […]
The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program has formed partnerships with Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF) to address the critical workforce shortage […]
Workforce shortages in the U.S. casting and forging (C&F) industry, the downstream fabricator and OEM supply chain installing castings and forgings, and the associated government workforce pose a significant risk for the U.S. defense industrial base.
“Remember Goldilocks—not too fast, not too slow, just right. You ready?” That’s Dr. Bob Voigt, a Materials Science and Engineering professor at Penn State University, coaching me on my first casting experience.
