Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International

Raymond Shapes Future of Manufacturing and Inspires Next Generation with Virtual Manufacturing Day Event

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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GREENE, New York, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Raymond Corporation will kick off its ninth annual Manufacturing Day event, The Raymond Corporation’s 2023 Virtual Manufacturing Day, on Oct. 6, 2023.

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  • GREENE, New York, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Raymond Corporation will kick off its ninth annual Manufacturing Day event, The Raymond Corporation’s 2023 Virtual Manufacturing Day, on Oct. 6, 2023.
  • National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry and organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) since 2012.
  • This year is the fourth year Raymond’s Manufacturing Day will be an entirely virtual event.
  • This online program, starting Oct. 6 and continuing through Oct. 27, will help teachers and students learn more about future careers in modern manufacturing.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Awarded Grant From NIST to Develop Nation's Manufacturing Workforce

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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"NBT is poised for transformational growth over the next three years as the NIST award will fund NBT's mission to inspire, encourage, and support the next generation of manufacturing workers.

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  • "NBT is poised for transformational growth over the next three years as the NIST award will fund NBT's mission to inspire, encourage, and support the next generation of manufacturing workers.
  • We are incredibly honored to receive this award, knowing that NIST has entrusted us to continue our good work of building the manufacturing workforce for the future," said Ed Youdell, president and CEO.
  • NIST is also home to the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a federal program dedicated to enhancing the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing.
  • Counting participants from all programs combined, the NIST grant will allow NBT to reach an estimated 1,000 additional future manufacturers in the first year alone.

Diadem Presents Data at 2023 AAIC® Showing Its AlzoSure® Blood Test Can Identify Patients at High Risk of Significant Cognitive Decline Due to Alzheimer's Disease

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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MILAN and AMSTERDAM, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diadem SpA, a company developing the first blood-based test for the early prediction of clinical progression to Alzheimer's disease (AD), today announced that study data being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2023 (AAIC®) further strengthens the evidence supporting the prognostic value of Diadem's AlzoSure® Predict blood-based biomarker test, which can accurately identify whether or not individuals over the age of 50 will experience a significant cognitive decline due to AD years before the full onset of symptoms. The study data are included in a scientific poster1 that is being presented today at AAIC® 2023.

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  • The study data are included in a scientific poster1 that is being presented today at AAIC® 2023.
  • It is comprised of individuals who are cognitively normal or who have minimal cognitive impairment, as well as those with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or a non-AD source.
  • This dataset includes comprehensive medical data on the participants, including blood samples collected over time.
  • Previous research also demonstrated that AlzoSure® Predict can discriminate between the different kinds of dementia with high accuracy.

FMA's Foundation, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, Names 2023 Fall Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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ELGIN, Ill., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A scholarship program started over 30 years ago by the foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA), known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), has awarded more than $1.3 million to 720 students to encourage their pursuit of education and training pathways leading to manufacturing careers.

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  • Thanks to generous donations and support from companies and organizations across the metal fabrication and manufacturing industry, 42 deserving students have received NBT scholarships for the upcoming 2023 fall semester.
  • "The most difficult jobs to fill today are those in the skilled trades," said Ed Dernulc, NBT Foundation director.
  • NBT saw a 50% increase in qualified applications for the 2023 fall semester, which indicates a rise in awareness and interest in manufacturing career options amongst high school graduates.
  • Award recipients have strong overall GPAs with high grades in relevant coursework.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® Announces 2023 Spring Scholarship Winners

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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ELGIN, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int'l. (FMA) announced that 30 students will be receiving scholarships for the upcoming 2023 spring semester.

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  • ELGIN, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int'l.
  • (FMA) announced that 30 students will be receiving scholarships for the upcoming 2023 spring semester.
  • "We are pleased to be providing scholarships to enable these students to pursue their passion in manufacturing," said Ed Dernulc, NBT Foundation Director.
  • The official publications of FMA includeThe FABRICATOR,The Tube & Pipe Journal,STAMPING Journal,The WELDER,The FABRICATOR en Espaol,Canadian Metalworking, andCanadian Fabricating & Welding.

Inclusion Camps Create Opportunity for Disabled Community to Participate in Manufacturing Careers

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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ELGIN, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new program opened new opportunities this summer as young adults with disabilities joined manufacturing camps across the Midwest.

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  • "At the heart of the NBT Inclusion Camps is the opportunity to provide real pathways to meaningful careers to those who have been underserved," said Ed Dernulc, Director, Foundation, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association.
  • "NBT's summer inclusion camps help people gain hands-on experience, strengthen their skills, and increase awareness of career options in the manufacturing industry.
  • The Inclusion Camp model is an expansion of NBT's traditional Summer Manufacturing Camps, designed for students aged 12-16.
  • Over 160 NBT camps were hosted at community colleges and technical schools across the U.S. and Canada in summer 2022.

AAON, Inc. Celebrates National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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TULSA, Okla., Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), Friday, October 7th, 2022 AAON, Inc. will host students from Webster High School and Junior Achievement from 9:30am 11:30am to highlight modern manufacturing as an innovative and growing industry that offers diverse, high-paying career opportunities in Oklahoma.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), Friday, October 7th, 2022 AAON, Inc. will host students from Webster High School and Junior Achievement from 9:30am 11:30am to highlight modern manufacturing as an innovative and growing industry that offers diverse, high-paying career opportunities in Oklahoma.
  • MFG Day can inspire a new generation of workers and strengthen the industry's talent pipeline.
  • MFG Day, is an annual national event held in communities across the country.
  • MFG Day is now organized by The Manufacturing Institute, an education and workforce partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Mastercam's Manufacturing Day Celebration Welcomes Local Students

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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The celebration will cater to students interested in manufacturing and acts as a showcase for opportunities within the industry.

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  • The celebration will cater to students interested in manufacturing and acts as a showcase for opportunities within the industry.
  • Attendees at CNC Software's Manufacturing Day event will be shown how to start their careers in manufacturing.
  • Attendees at CNC Software's Manufacturing Day event will be shown how to start their careers in manufacturing.
  • Now, The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, produces Manufacturing Day and invites manufacturing companies to join them in celebrating manufacturing throughout the month of October.

Diadem Presents Data at 2022 Alzheimer's Association International Conference® Showing Its Blood-Based Biomarker Test Can Both Diagnose and Predict Alzheimer's Disease

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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SAN DIEGO and MILAN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diadem srl, a company developing the first blood-based test for the early prediction of Alzheimer's disease (AD), today reported that study data presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2022 (AAIC®) in San Diego, USA confirms the strong diagnostic value of Diadem's AlzoSure® Predict blood based biomarker test, as well as its excellent performance in identifying whether or not individuals will progress to AD years before the manifestation of clinical symptoms. The study data are included in a poster presentation1 that is being presented at AAIC® 2022 on August 3, 2022.

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  • The study data are included in a poster presentation1 that is being presented at AAIC 2022 on August 3, 2022.
  • The data Diadem is presenting at AAIC 2022 confirms the diagnostic performance of AlzoSure Predict for Alzheimer's disease and highlights its potential as a prognostic test.
  • The company is developing the first blood-based prognostic test for the early detection of dementia, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease.
  • The company is also developing AlzoSure Confirm, a blood-based diagnostic test for AD that has shown promising results in early studies.

SkyWater Launches Apprenticeship Program to Support Employee Career Growth and Domestic Semiconductor Workforce Development

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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There has never been a more important time to ensure a skilled workforce domestically, said Thomas Sonderman, SkyWater president and CEO.

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  • There has never been a more important time to ensure a skilled workforce domestically, said Thomas Sonderman, SkyWater president and CEO.
  • The apprenticeship program will be key to co-creating our employees careers and meeting the growing needs of the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
  • Hennepin Technical College will offer the apprenticeship program courses, and all program tuition and fees will be paid directly by SkyWater.
  • Participants in the program receive college credits which not only advance their careers but strengthen the semiconductor industry workforce as well.