Jaime Ritter

Jaime Ritter is the former associate editor of Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine. [email protected], www.fabricatingandmetalworking.com.

Articles by Jaime Ritter

An Answer for the Skilled Labor Shortage in Manufacturing

Tooling U-SME introduced a new industry resource, Competency Framework, to address the labor gap in manufacturing.

Standing on the Edge

The evolving merger of it and manufacturing is pushing shop activities ever closer to the threshold of a new industrial revolution that will reshape the future, not only of the metalworking business, but of all manufacturing as we know it.

GF Agie Charmilles Event Commemorates 60 Years of EDM Innovation

The two-day open house highlighted the latest wire and sinker EDM technology, automatic wire changing, and the industry’s most advanced EDM human machine interface.

Industry News

Future of Welding, Careers in Welding, Welding Mobile Experience, MiCareerQuest SE, November 19, BlueForge Alliance, Lincoln Electric, Andre Mosley, AWS Foundation, WeldingWorkforceData.com, VRTEX® 360 Virtual Reality Welding Simulators

Discover the Future of Welding: The Careers in Welding Mobile Experience Comes to MiCareerQuest SE

Sponsored by Lincoln Electric, the 53-foot single-expandable trailer offers visitors an immersive experience with virtual welding on state-of-the-art VRTEX® 360 Virtual Reality Welding Simulators. Each day, the student achieving the highest score on these virtual welding stations will receive a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the AWS Foundation.

Michael Krupnicki, American Welding Society, AWS, skilled welding workforce, registered apprenticeships, apprenticeships, weldingapprenticeship.com, National Apprenticeship Week

AWS Issues Proclamation for the 10th Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week

November 17-24, 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week. AWS’s proclamation calls on industry leaders and employers to champion apprenticeship programs for individuals from all backgrounds, including those from historically underserved communities.

Airgas, Air Liquide company, Military Friendly Employers, VIQTORY, Gold Level Recognition, veterans and military families, www.militaryfriendly.com, Stamy Paul

Airgas Receives Military Friendly 2025 Gold Recognition

Airgas was recognized by VIQTORY for the third consecutive year as a military friendly employer. The company continues its 42 year history of supporting veterans and military families, actively recruiting associates with military experience.

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