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The Automation Conference 2013 Offers Unique Educational Benefits
 Video | March 25, 2013

The Automation Conference 2013 Offers Unique Educational Benefits

Dan Allford of machine-builder ARC Specialities explains why The Automation Conference is a unique educational event for manufacturers. This year's conference features over 20 sessions for professionals in discrete and batch manufacturing, the processing industries and packaging.
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The Slow Advance
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 | March 1, 2013

The Slow Advance of New Training Methods

Strategies for training the workforce within energy industries vary in budgets and methodologies.
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Aaron Hand
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If we lose the manufacturing, then the innovation goes with it.
Rethinking Manufacturing in America
College lab provides training in hydro plant control.
News
 | February 4, 2013

Power 'GridLab' Trains Next Generation of Hydroelectric Plant Technicians and Managers

Controlling a hydroelectric plant online may be a scary thought. But it's also perfect for training.
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MiMiC Simulation Software and DeltaV
 Video | October 15, 2012

MiMiC Simulation Software and DeltaV

Todd Anstine, Vice President of Operations, MYNAH Technologies provides a glimpse of what's on display at the Emerson Exchange 2012 conference. (Approximate Time - 0:59)
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Chad Wood, Training Project Manager, Monsanto
News
 | October 11, 2012

Monsanto Case Study: Simulation Is Ideal for Adult Learning

Imagine you’re in charge of training at a plant with 375 employees. The average age of those employees is 46.
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News
 | October 1, 2012

Digital Manufacturing: Siemens Acquires 3D specialist, VRcontext

The company expands its industry software portfolio with the acquisition of VRcontext International S.A., Brussels, Belgium.
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Column
 | September 7, 2012

The Myths of Manufacturing Jobs

“No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its human resources. Demoralization caused by vast unemployment is our greatest extravagance.
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Keynote: Training Workers for an Automated Environment
 Video | August 31, 2012

Keynote: Training Workers for an Automated Environment

From the standpoint of training programs in a successfully automated manufacturing company, Simon Nance's presentation focuses on what what it takes to build employees’ skills to a level necessary to properly work with automated systems.
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Feature Article
 | August 14, 2012

Immersive Simulation Solution Optimizes Engineering, Operations and Training

One of the benefits of creating and using a simulated virtual plant is that, once the model is built, users can walk through any plant scenario and experience its consequences, using it to make better
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News
 | August 3, 2012

Cloud-Based Dynamic Simulators

Virtual Dynamic Simulators bring the value of the Virtual Plant into the world of Cloud Computing.
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