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Spotlight on PMA
Registration Open for 2020 Metal Stamping and Tool & Die Conference
Presented by PMA in association with MetalForming magazine, registration for the Metal Stamping and Tool & Die Conference is open. The conference, in Nashville, TN, on January 28-29, 2020, features emerging, evolving and maturing technologies, and industry trends impacting metal stamping, die design and die construction companies. Jason Ryska, chief engineer–global stamping, Ford Motor Co., delivers the keynote. Visit www.pma.org/mstd-conference for the full agenda, speaker lineup and registration. Register by January 17, 2020, to save $100.
Innovative Online Training Program Developed to Tackle Skills Gap
Since the October 2018 launch of METALFORM EDU, the only online training program specifically designed for workers in the metal forming industry, PMA has added new courses and license options. New offerings include 32 PMA-exclusive courses in Spanish—covering press shop operations, die setting and lockout/tagout—and two new PMA-exclusive courses on metal spinning.
Companies and employees can get started quickly on the platform by using the nearly 30 PMA-designed learning paths with recommended
courses for key
jobs and skill sets
needed in the
metal forming industry. The full METALFORM EDU library includes more than 550 courses in both industry-specific and broad business and professional skills. All courses include interactive eLearning content, a downloadable study guide and a graded final assessment. New demonstration videos that make the program easy-to-use for both managers and employees also are available. Visit www.pma.org/metalformedu for more information.
Upcoming Events
November 11-14, FABTECH, Chicago, IL
November 21, Webinar: Managing Performance December 3-4, Stamping Higher-Strength Steel Seminar, Detroit, MI
December 5, Webinar: Change Management
Visit www.pma.org or contact PMA at 216/901-8800 or info@pma.org for details about these upcoming events.
January 28-29, 2020
Nashville Airport Marriott
Attend to network and learn about new, emerging, evolving and maturing technologies that are impactful to metal stamping, die design and die construction companies.
Featured Presentation:
Jason A. Ryska, Chief Engineer - Global Stamping, Ford Motor Company
“Industry 4.0 – Smart Manufacturing Initiatives at Ford Motor Company”
To register and view all event details, go to pma.org/mstd-conference
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