Wednesday, February 19The objective of this webinar is to examine the basics for troubleshooting gearbox problems. The presentation will define the main problem areas for gearing and gearboxes including vibration; heat generation; noise alignment; wear on gearing, bearings seals and gearbox casing; lubrication; and then failures.
Visit http://www.agma.org/events-training/detail/agma-webinar-series-troubleshooting-of-gearboxes to view the full article online.
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The BladeEven with an outsized pool of unemployed workers, the National Association of Manufacturers has claimed their members have some 600,000 job openings they can’t fill because they can’t find people with the right skills. But some academics have found strong evidence that the skills gap is not nearly as wide as many have claimed — if it exists at all.
Visit http://www.toledoblade.com/Economy/2014/02/16/Does-a-skills-gap-really-exist-1.html to view the full article online.
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Manufacturing.netCheap natural gas will have a greater impact on U.S. manufacturing over the next several years than is commonly assumed, giving the U.S. a powerful—and unique—cost advantage that will benefit a wide range of industries across the full value chain, from feedstock to finished goods. This cost advantage has already started to boost investment and employment and will persist for at least five years, according to new research released today by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Visit http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2014/02/study-manufacturers-will-benefit-from-low-cost-us-natural-gas to view the full article online.
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Sun StarThe shortage of mining engineering graduates is adding to the burden holding back potential growth of the mining industry in the Philippines, said a top official of the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM). PSEM president Caesar Lao-as said the country produces 60 to 70 mining engineers a year, which is way below the required number of 200 engineers annually on the average.
Visit http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2014/02/17/ph-lacks-mining-engineers-328825 to view the full article online.
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Aerospace Manufacturing and DesignAirbus, in conjunction with its hiring partner AIDT, is seeking its first candidates to fill manufacturing positions for its assembly line in Mobile, Ala. The positions are the first wave of hourly manufacturing jobs announced for the company’s U.S. aircraft assembly line. The open positions include aircraft structure/installation mechanics, installers for aircraft cabin furnishings, and aircraft electricians.
Visit http://www.onlineamd.com/airbus-americas-mobile-manufacturing-jobs-aircraft-021714.aspx to view the full article online.
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Aerospace Manufacturing and DesignPratt & Whitney's PurePower engine family has completed more than 7,600 hours and 17,000 cycles of full engine testing, including 850 hours of flight time. Engine testing has validated the fuel efficiency target of up to 16% for the Geared Turbofan engine architecture and has confirmed other predicted engine characteristics. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.
Visit http://www.onlineamd.com/pratt-whitney-purepower-engine-milestone-021714.aspx to view the full article online.
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BloombergGeneral Motors Co. (GM) will spend 250 million euros ($342 million) expanding its auto-engine plant in Tychy, Poland, as the largest U.S. carmaker seeks to return to profit in Europe. The factory will be upgraded in preparation for building a new 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine starting in 2017 in vehicles made by GM’s Opel and Vauxhall divisions in Europe.
Visit http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-11/gm-plans-250-million-euro-upgrade-of-polish-engine-plant.html to view the full article online.
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Digital JournalFord will build an all-new Edge utility vehicle for global markets at its Oakville Assembly plant, near Toronto, and export to more than 60 countries. Adding a new global product at Oakville follows Ford's C$700 million investment in the plant to make it one of the most competitive and advanced global manufacturing facilities in Canada.
Visit http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1737414 to view the full article online.
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