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Joe Thompson
Canadian Metalworking
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Joe Thompson has been covering the Canadian manufacturing sector for more than two decades. He is responsible for the day-to-day editorial direction of the magazine, providing a uniquely Canadian look at the world of metal manufacturing.
An award-winning writer and graduate of the Sheridan College journalism program, he has published articles worldwide in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical, infrastructure, and entertainment.
There’s no business like show business
- By Joe Thompson
- May 14, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Tradeshows are a great way to see new technology and network with industry leaders.
Modest manufacturing growth appears likely
- By Joe Thompson
- May 10, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
According to insurer and risk management firm QBE, manufacturing’s contribution to the Canadian economy is expected to increase 1.1 per cent this year.
Industry-led initiative aids in smart manufacturing
- By Joe Thompson
- May 3, 2024
- Management
- Article
The MEE Cluster was established in 2021 to help bolster the growth and international competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in Western Canada.
Identifying the hallmarks of a modern CNC
- By Joe Thompson
- Apr 19, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
Modern CNCs are powerful computing systems that are flexible, intuitive, and secure.
A newer way to turn
- By Joe Thompson
- Apr 10, 2024
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Multidirectional turning tools can work in both directions and perform roughing and finishing (with the top and bottom of the insert) with a single tool.
Experience matters most during times of change
- By Joe Thompson
- Apr 5, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Experience is lost as workers retire, which is why it’s important to start your digital transformation now.
Reducing worker burnout
- By Joe Thompson
- Mar 8, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Without new challenges and opportunities, careers can stagnate. Skills and role development programs help workers feel stimulated, engaged, and fulfilled.
China aggressively adopts robotic automation
- By Joe Thompson
- Feb 22, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
According to a report from the International Federation of Robotics, China installed more industrial robots in 2022 than every other country combined.
B.C. job shop seeks diversity, technology adoption
- By Joe Thompson
- Feb 8, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
Time and energy have been spent looking to the future, specifically the future of the skilled labour pool.
B.C. understands its manufacturing workforce dilemma
- By Joe Thompson
- Jan 29, 2024
- Management
- Blog Post
Donations, government funding, and local manufacturers willing to give make B.C. a case history for the rest of Canada.
Canada’s 2024 manufacturing outlook appears bright
- By Joe Thompson
- Dec 20, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Reports indicate that new technology adoption is being slowed by a lack of qualified skilled workers in the labour pool. That’s a problem.
The future of CNC machining is people
- By Joe Thompson
- Dec 15, 2023
- Metalworking
- Article
We introduce the students gunning for the top spot at WorldSkills, which will be held in Lyon, France in September 2024.
Hiring manufacturing workers may get easier as Gen Z enters the field
- By Joe Thompson
- Nov 17, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Does your company have what it takes to attract the next generation of manufacturing workers?
Calibration lab tunes measuring tools and master artifacts
- By Joe Thompson
- Nov 13, 2023
- Measurement
- Article
The Mitutoyo Calibration Lab provides calibration services on virtually all measuring equipment, including the all-important ISO 17025 calibration.
Technology Spotlight: Your coolant system is emailing you
- By Joe Thompson
- Nov 3, 2023
- Metalworking
- Article
Automating coolant management enables shops to reduce health risks associated with coolant handling and to apply its labour force more efficiently.
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