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.
“It filled up so fast, I didn’t think it was going to work. I wasn’t expecting such high quality, but this is one of the best chess pieces I’ve seen!” That’s Bentley Lewis, an 8th grader talking about his first casting experience. But it likely won’t be his last.
