Browse by Editorial Category
Browse by Edition Date

August 2016

Skip Navigation Links.
Collapse Current NewsCurrent News
MSCI Designates September as National Voter Registration Month
Webinar on Order Fulfillment with Automated Storage and Layer Picking
Toyoda to Host Lunch n’ Learn August 4 at New Brighton MN Tech Center
Jergens to Hold Inaugural Event at New Tech Center
Global Forecasting andamp; Marketing Conference Announced
Industrial Cameras with Image Preprocessing
Many-Core Control for Automation
Bilz Tool Adds Denco as Manufacturers Rep
BISON Donates to Preservation of U.S. WWII Submarine
Building American Machine Tools With American Machine Tools
Small Flat Tape Layer System for Aerospace Composites
Danly Opens New Die Spring Distribution Center to Better Serve Western Customers
Rotary Screw Air Compressors
EMCO Announces Master Distributor Agreement
Expanded Series of 6-Axis Robots
Upgraded Compact Robot
Series of I.D. Grippers with Adjustable Holding Force
GMN USA Opens New Sales and Service Center
Samag Machine Tools Now Available in North America
WGS Motorized Linear Stages
Integrated Solutions Strategic Business Unit Launched
High Speed Sensors for Vision Systems
Precision Technology Displayed at IMTS EDM Pavillion
ITAMCO Receives DMDII Award
Jacobs Institute Partners with Stratasys on New Center of Excellence
Vacuum Media Filter
Improved Worker Ergonomics for Order Picking
Kaydon Bearings Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Micron-Level In-Process Inspection of Lead Frames
Scanning Laser Micrometer
Servo-Driven Wire Feeder for Robotic Steel Welding
Flexible Automation for Punch Presses
Matrix Design LLC Achieves Certified Servicing Integrator Status
Mazak Announces Organizational Changes
Couplings Absorb Vibration Allow High Misalignment
Mitutoyo Announces Grand Opening of Huntersville M3 Solution Center
Mitutoyo Announces Grand Opening of LA M3 Solution Center
Enhanced Toolmakers Microscopes
Collaborative Robot Technologies
New Neugart USA Headquarters
NIMS Announces Industry Standard for the 21st Century CAM Manufacturing Workforce
Enhanced-Capability Feather Probe Measurement Sensor
Okuma Donates CNC Machines to Central Piedmont Community College
Base Unit for Configurable Control Systems
PrecisionPath Consortium for Large-Scale Manufacturing Launches Survey
Reduce Hearing Loss Risk
New Plug and Play Motion System
Schaeffler Expands Facilities in U.S.
Manufacturing Summit Set for Middle Managers and Leaders
Tech Soft 3Ds HOOPS Exchange now Available from Siemens PLM Software
Line of Machine Vision Filters
Solar Atmospheres Receives First MedAccred Reaccreditation
Takumi USA Opens Indianapolis Showroom to Launch New Brand
Tom Paine Group Signs 5th Axis Workholding
September Open House New Manual Lathe Functionality Announced
United Tool andamp; Machine Acquires HRI Precision Tool Company
Endmill Higher Productivity in Titanium and Stainless Steel
ZEISS Opens Metrology Service Center in Nashville
Expand IMTS East Hall Product PreviewIMTS East Hall Product Preview
Expand IMTS North Hall Product PreviewIMTS North Hall Product Preview
Expand IMTS South Hall Product PreviewIMTS South Hall Product Preview
Expand IMTS West Hall Product PreviewIMTS West Hall Product Preview

show all editions →

Click here to watch Tutorial Videos >

NIMS Announces Industry Standard for the 21st Century CAM Manufacturing Workforce



The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has released the first-ever industry Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) standards. With guidance from Autodesk Inc., provider of 3-D design, engineering and entertainment software, these standards will enhance education and training programs to meet 21st century demands for skilled CAM programmers, designers and engineers.

Developed over the course of a yearlong intensive nationwide validation process, with more than 125 subject matter experts from companies who use a variety of CAM software, the standards define the competencies and skills expected by industry for entry-level CAM positions.

To stay competitive, manufacturers must maintain high standards of production. CAM allows manufacturers to efficiently adjust their processes to identify optimal production paths that decrease cycle times, reduce scrapped parts and materials and improve the quality of finished parts. Skilled CAM programmers, designers and engineers with extensive education and training are in high demand.

"Companies in technologically-advanced industries are incorporating information technology and automation through CAM software to develop products and materials. In the next decade, over one million jobs will require the technical skills needed to operate CAM software," said NIMS Executive Director James Wall. "By publishing these standards, we have successfully defined the industry expectation for an entry-level candidate with CAM skills."

NIMS and Autodesk will continue to support the advancement of CAM training programs by developing industry credentials for educating and training CAM programmers. To develop these credentials, industry leaders will participate in work groups and provide their expertise. NIMS will conduct a rigorous development and pilot process before releasing the credentials to the public.

"Developing skills in next-generation CAM tools used by professionals makes students more attractive and hirable," said Randy Swearer, Vice President, Autodesk Education Experiences. "By working with NIMS to define the standards needed to succeed in tomorrow's workplace, we are helping grow the manufacturing workforce by giving future designers and engineers guidance on the competencies needed to secure employment upon graduation."

For more information contact:

NIMS

10565 Fairfax Blvd., Suite 10

Fairfax, VA 22030

703-352-4971

support@nims-skills.org

www.nims-skills.org

www.nimsready.org/cam

< back