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Opportunity for Grant Funded Design Firm Assistance

<p style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><strong><img class="alignnone wp-image-30958" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DFXIS2.22-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="252" height="252" /></strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><strong>Are you looking for an opportunity to maximize your new product design prior to production? </strong><strong>Look no further!</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400">This informational session is on the Basics of Design for Excellence (DFX) to learn how to apply for the chance to receive $5,000 of expert DFX support from Bayard Design.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">Up to 5 submissions will be selected!</p> <p style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Zoom Session: Basics of DFX & How to Apply for Assistance</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400"><strong>February 22 @ 12:00- 1:00 pm EST</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400">This program is funded by the EDA Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (MERT) 2.0 grant.</p> Click the button to send an email to register for the zoom link, or to ask questions. [mep_register url="mailto:peter@massrobotics.org"]
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MMAP Information Session with CAM

<img class=" wp-image-28582 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cam-logo3.png" alt="" width="306" height="106" />   MMAP is back! The Center for Advanced Manufacturing at MassTech (CAM), in partnership with the Commonwealth's <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-office-of-housing-and-economic-development-eohed-/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-hovercard-id="urn:li:fs_miniCompany:64549642" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED)</a>, has re-launched the third round of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program or MMAP. MMAP aims to co-invest in small to medium-sized manufacturers across the state. The Program supports manufacturers through investments of up to $250,000 in capital infrastructure, to help spur new jobs, enter new markets, increase capabilities, and foster collaboration with ecosystem partners. Priority will be given to projects that address key areas for growth in the manufacturing sector and align with emerging federal opportunities, including: * Microelectronics; * Defense/Aerospace; * Electrification Technologies; * Additive Manufacturing; & * Robotics/Automation. Click this <a href="https://cam.masstech.org/mmap">link</a> for more program details. Register for the upcoming virtual info session next Wednesday, 2/8, at 11 a.m. [mep_register url="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUVIm2BwToyfWwIEPYyhNw"]
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Worcester Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Roundtable with MassMEP’s Kathie Mahoney

    <a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/worcester-chamber-of-commerce.png"><img class=" wp-image-30537 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/worcester-chamber-of-commerce.png" alt="" width="475" height="132" /></a> <span style="font-family: arial">For the first Manufacturing Roundtable of 2023, please join the Chamber in welcoming <strong>Kathie Mahoney</strong>, President of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP). MassMEP is a nonprofit headquartered in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to providing manufacturers with best practices in workforce, operations, and growth. In total, MassMEP has helped create and retain 17,000 jobs and supported $2.1 billion in growth for Massachusetts manufacturers.</span> [caption id="attachment_553" align="alignright" width="202"]<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headshot-Kathie-Mahoney.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-553" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headshot-Kathie-Mahoney.jpg" alt="" width="202" height="202" /></a> Kathie Mahoney, President[/caption]   <span style="font-family: arial"> Mahoney started her career at MassMEP in 1999, left for a position at the Rhode Island MEP in 2017, and returned as MassMEP President in 2022. She is recognized as a next-generation leader among her peers in the National MEP Network, and brings years of manufacturing excellence and experience to Massachusetts manufacturers.</span>     [mep_register url="https://business.worcesterchamber.org/events/details/manufacturing-roundtable-2-15-23-massmep-14923"]
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Women’s Day: Manufacturing Workshop

<h3 style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-31121 size-medium" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023stdWDW-1-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></h3> <h1 style="text-align: center">SAVE THE DATE 3/29/23</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center">It's Back!</h1> <h3 style="text-align: center">Our 2nd Annual Women's Day Manufacturing Workshop is back to celebrate Women's Day, and to honor Massachusetts Women in Manufacturing with this workshop.</h3> <h5>Join us for a fun late afternoon of panel discussion, networking and hands-on experiences at this year's Women's Day Workshop. Thanks again to our sponsors, Amazon Robotics & WiM for their support and encouragement for women in manufacturing.</h5> Where: Assabet Valley in Marlborough, MA Time: 4 - 6:30 PM. Registration opens at 4 Who: Women in Manufacturing!! How: <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ejotjoik19685868">Register Here!</a> Agenda 4:00 PM Registration Opens 4:15 Welcome Keynote Speaker - Sarah Baker, COO & Co-founder at Silverside Detectors Inc. Panel Discussion - Hire Up: moving forward and upward in manufacturing careers Robin Trickett, CFO Union Machine Mary May, Director of Assabet Community Education Karen Coombs, Director, Global Supply Chain, Amazon Robotics Sarah Baker, COO & Co-founder at Silverside Detectors Inc. 5:15 Breakout Sessions Networking Welding Simulator Welding Demo <img class="alignnone wp-image-30556 size-full" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Amazon-Robotics-300x140-1-e1678197006548.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="65" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21708" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wim-full-color-logo-1000xx200-300x60-1.png" alt="" width="300" height="60" />
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Love Lean Workshop

<p style="text-align: center"><strong><img class="alignnone wp-image-30361 size-medium" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LoveLeanWRKSP-1-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></strong></p> <h3>Love Lean Workshop</h3> As we begin another journey into another new year, we ask, "Where are you on your journey through continuous improvement?" Join us for this one-day workshop in Lean 101 for all levels, if you are new to lean or experienced, as they may spark new lean ideas. This is a touch, see, do workshop! <strong>In this Workshop:</strong> Participants will learn how to use continuous improvement in a hypothetical work environment. <strong>Who Should Attend:</strong> Anyone! This is a basic lean perspective, and this workshop will allow anyone with experience to use as a refresher or for someone new to lean/continuous improvement an opportunity to touch, feel and do while working with lean at any level within your organization. <strong>Cost Of Workshop:</strong> This one-day workshop totals $99. Please be on the lookout for coupon codes on MassMEP Social (LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram). <strong>Location:</strong> MassMEP 27A Midstate Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Suite 200 508-831-7020   [mep_register url="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ejly7ecnb081b756"]
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Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit & Excellence Awards

[caption id="attachment_20115" align="aligncenter" width="418"]<img class=" wp-image-20115" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wbj_manufacturing_logo-300x150.jpg" alt="" width="418" height="209" /> Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 2:30 - 6:00 PM[/caption] <h3 style="font-weight: 600">Worcester Business Journal is proud to present our 8th annual Central Mass Manufacturing Summit and Excellence Awards program.</h3> <h4 style="font-weight: 600">Winners will be profiled in the special section on Manufacturing in our April 3rd issue of the Worcester Business Journal and honored at a special awards event and forum on April 25, 2023 at the College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center.</h4> <p style="font-weight: 400">The event features a special awards ceremony, keynote address and panel discussion on the state of the manufacturing industry, along with an opportunity for networking and a cocktail reception.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">Manufacturers have been faced with tremendous challenges over the past few years, including significantly disrupted supply chains, major workforce shortages, along with automation and productivity issues.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">In this special forum, our panel of industry and manufacturing leaders will discuss the disruptions and the trends and issues shaping the direction of their companies and the industry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">Stay tuned - more details and speaker lineup coming soon!</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">For event questions, contact kprosser@wbjournal.com.</p> [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worcester-business-journal-2023-manufacturing-summit-and-awards-registration-591672978807"]
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DFM, DFA and now DFx Workshop & Opportunity for Grant Funded Design Assistance

<strong><a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Workshop-1.png"><img class="wp-image-29528 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Workshop-1-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="348" height="348" /></a></strong> <strong>Workshop Details:</strong> <ol> <li><strong><u>Workshop</u>: 2-day, in-person workshop exploring the critical elements of Design for Excellence and refining your vision for maximizing your product. (See details below) </strong></li> <li><strong><u>Up to $10,000 of Expert DFX Support</u>: New Program Benefit! Participants will be given the opportunity to qualify for up to $10,000 of DFX support provided by Bayard Design. While up to 10 submissions will be selected for support by Bayard we will make efforts to assist others when possible</strong></li> </ol> This two-day workshop will teach participants about different cost-saving and efficient design processes such as Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and Value Engineering. Classroom discussions will include analyzing manufacturing processes, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. <u><b>UP TO $10,000 Of EXPERT DFX SUPPORT- DETAILS:</b></u> Once you have refined your DFX needs we would like to provide further assistance in maximizing your product design. At the end of the workshop participants will be given a "DFX Project Scope Support Request Form” outlining areas in which you desire professional assistance. This form can then be submitted for review by MassMEP, MassRobotics and Bayard Design to determine if your request can be addressed with the <a href="https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2021/04/16/us-department-commerce-invests-33-million-cares-act-recovery?q=/news/press-releases/2021/04/16/lowell-ma.htm">EDA MERT 2.0</a> funded support. You will be provided help in completing this request form during the workshop and virtually after the workshop. Once submitted you will receive notification, within 5 days, of potential additional support being offered to you. <strong>In this Workshop:</strong> Participants will learn how Design for Manufacturability (DFM) leads to finding the most cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet the customer's specifications. In addition, participants will learn how the Design for Assembly methodology can be used to develop the most cost-effective and productive way to design products for assembly. This training will also teach participants about Value Engineering and how it minimizes costs while maintaining functionality. <strong>Who Should Attend:</strong> This training is most beneficial to design engineers and other engineering and manufacturing personnel however, all levels of the company would benefit. <strong>Cost Of Workshop:</strong> This two-day workshop totals $99. Please be on the lookout for coupon codes on MassMEP Social (LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram). <strong>Location:</strong> MassMEP, 27A Midstate Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Suite 200, 508-831-7020   [mep_register url="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ejigofau992da2bb"]
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State of Manufacturing in Western MA

Pioneer Valley and the rest of Western Massachusetts are renowned for their manufacturing capabilities and knowledge, especially in plastics and metal fabrication. In fact, more than 55,000 people in Western MA work in advanced manufacturing alone! Join <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2NHQziFfrD220QwtyMG1IEKZBKUQ28o0nwzq3M8_CCvOGSFSchQGmEvn9kCPvtqhPgEw2ZQM1fpNoDD2E0tjPSFkDUYODRm0KdO7GZYm9b04NTNb1zdi5VGDrzV_XcnH1p_fTfR8fILFdOGmz1Y-6ZFeKIeFKrf-aboGbHWrL30uLAboHW_pE">FORGE</a>, <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/22mcXjKRFCNkqLj4yEOTWWnO0p43gXOb36Q-AHOW7A-GISFSchQFQUXLZzMuyuqhqBXDMGMvSK0h_lYzmxuYuINRhJM1Ku-R97TlGjo29jpdDGqvQipGDiJuO3bWa08WW9_ovyPVz4Nx2D2zsXwtkicSSxLJWCXomGhFvCfgPDSqx83w6to6Q">Alchemy Group</a> and <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2IQNFatJ8USuzKZWdkefHjnSvybwJuo84pZ7sDMflxsKKSFSchQEbwKqpxN5lTy9s0UFA8YsGaWKf4NV8ddn4rhMhqnPKJcPz_dodmey4xJr0FVjyBBW06_1Nd6CeOKxk7ZWPpf4fb6uQ0wKbGmieRQTAuGj2_Jqnw09IDIZ6Blnt7-UGWkP4">Western Mass Economic Development Council</a> as we check on the trends and news about manufacturing in this ecosystem. The event will include networking with other leaders in manufacturing in the region, as well as break out small table discussions on such topics as: <ul> <li>The advantages of manufacturing localization and how to find and collaborate with local customers</li> <li>Best practices and networking with other manufacturers</li> <li>Resources for Massachusetts-based manufacturers like grants and workforce training</li> <li>Advanced manufacturing FAQs</li> <li>Product and process demonstrations</li> </ul> Event partners include <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2FNny55tHh6Yu2e7aMOGaUJnw-o3-B7aXMzxjrzOoOyKMSFSchQGcpRmbv_cPw6FCATxRtgjIK6KTqUSsr6KbZQE7CM3oeBrq8sqMeP885qM5vxgdgmWwjyQ5GuKvooRMSQl8QumwavUoHVZivfG2tujkBaJR8WQYoFF4L1_WyEqRpcVY">MassMEP</a>,<a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2Q41ctsS8S3wlLH4UOWpgs3SeokRD2PQM4MgNVuW92kmOSFSchQFlkLb2ujy6gP0rDmashR_otg5RsFrkNyp1MfgJvCCTA9V3Q-h4vsZC3cdlXZQZj4Hb_GtzsL3OBrZ6CBl1A6bgiP7zVTvtOt7_DMziFgW3eN7BDkxSs4kjKwS3bfsS"> MassCEC</a>, <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2_ZA_6uMK0uQ8dltw_dTiHZqd1aOnQbqXbxsC197s8xCPSFSchQEtoUY57D4joOL6bmjY4u60RdwzbSKJOiBkpRGCOWmLwr6H256TQgbQwGeKW3mxWdQHtuvDr1JkoOIR82NcSV_8oUztDjAdjXTR5JNUB56HAb6OzwqDhT-xQIiircRa7YQwb6g">MassDevelopment</a>, and <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2d-GhUnNg-HVaXS3BkmxAPGHR4emv9lzm-TJpIMz6rp-RSFSchQFsNlTZ3qJTSyIdoU9k-dqaDfct90g954fjxF1QtC_ZADatT3C04jUv_cWwwJTRq-48nC3SjRRbpLgJR0kWhuWGvhJrNmHeOCCZMvVXWqJPYxpUXqg3BrDinLZNBm8">Mass Technology Collaborative</a>. We hope to see you there! [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-manufacturing-in-western-ma-tickets-494061921507"]
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DFM, DFA and now DFx Workshop & Opportunity for Grant Funded Design Assistance

<strong><a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Workshop-1.png"><img class="wp-image-29528 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Workshop-1-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="348" height="348" /></a></strong> <strong>Workshop Details:</strong> <ol> <li><strong><u>Workshop</u>: 2-day, in-person workshop exploring the critical elements of Design for Excellence and refining your vision for maximizing your product. (See details below) </strong></li> <li><strong><u>Up to $10,000 of Expert DFX Support</u>: New Program Benefit! Participants will be given the opportunity to qualify for up to $10,000 of DFX support provided by Bayard Design. While up to 10 submissions will be selected for support by Bayard we will make efforts to assist others when possible</strong></li> </ol> This two-day workshop will teach participants about different cost-saving and efficient design processes such as Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and Value Engineering. Classroom discussions will include analyzing manufacturing processes, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. <u><b>UP TO $10,000 Of EXPERT DFX SUPPORT- DETAILS:</b></u> Once you have refined your DFX needs we would like to provide further assistance in maximizing your product design. At the end of the workshop participants will be given a "DFX Project Scope Support Request Form” outlining areas in which you desire professional assistance. This form can then be submitted for review by MassMEP, MassRobotics and Bayard Design to determine if your request can be addressed with the <a href="https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2021/04/16/us-department-commerce-invests-33-million-cares-act-recovery?q=/news/press-releases/2021/04/16/lowell-ma.htm">EDA MERT 2.0</a> funded support. You will be provided help in completing this request form during the workshop and virtually after the workshop. Once submitted you will receive notification, within 5 days, of potential additional support being offered to you. <strong>In this Workshop:</strong> Participants will learn how Design for Manufacturability (DFM) leads to finding the most cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet the customer's specifications. In addition, participants will learn how the Design for Assembly methodology can be used to develop the most cost-effective and productive way to design products for assembly. This training will also teach participants about Value Engineering and how it minimizes costs while maintaining functionality. <strong>Who Should Attend:</strong> This training is most beneficial to design engineers and other engineering and manufacturing personnel however, all levels of the company would benefit. <strong>Cost Of Workshop:</strong> This two-day workshop totals $99. Please be on the lookout for coupon codes on MassMEP Social (LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram). <strong>Location:</strong> MassMEP, 27A Midstate Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Suite 200, 508-831-7020   [mep_register url="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ejigofau992da2bb"]
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Advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GD_T_R.jpeg"><img class="wp-image-28776 " src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GD_T_R-1024x684.jpeg" alt="" width="383" height="256" /></a> Even with an understanding of the fundamentals of GD&T, many professionals still lack the confidence to expertly and deliberately apply geometric tolerancing and perform tolerance stack-up analyses to clearly define their product designs. Like with any language, this deeper understanding is built off the fundamentals. <h2>Program Logistics</h2> <ul> <li><b>On-Site Delivery: </b>2 Days (16 Hours)</li> <li><strong>Online Delivery:</strong> 4x 3.5-hour sessions (14 hours synchronous instruction + asynchronous pre-work / homework)</li> <li><strong>Cost:</strong> $1,399</li> <li><strong>CEUs:</strong> 1.4</li> <li><strong>Modes of Teaching and Learning:</strong> Lecture/discussion, Individual work sessions, Group work sessions, Large print review</li> <li><strong>Textbook:</strong> GeoTol Pro 2020, TCI</li> <li><strong>Workbook (additional for virtual):</strong> Advanced GD&T Workbook, WPI</li> <li><strong>Instructor:</strong> Charles A. GIllis, P.E. (<a href="https://go2.wpi.edu/geometric-dimensioning-and-tolerancing-advanced#Charlie%20Gillis%20bio">bio</a>)</li> </ul> <h2>Course Description & Outline</h2> The Advanced course helps students apply GD&T to achieve the mating and functional requirements of their parts. This course reinforces fundamentals and provides applications-based exercises where students apply what they have learned. Applications exercises and calculations are performed individually and in teams. The use of functional dimensioning and tolerancing schemes and its effect on assemblies is emphasized throughout the course. Students will expand their understanding of the implications of their specifications on function, manufacturing, inspection, and quality. Students are introduced to tolerance stack-ups and how variation accumulates through an assembly. Students will gain experience and confidence selecting the product definition strategy for an assembly by working more advanced application examples with their peers under the guidance of an expert in a classroom setting. <ul> <li><strong>Basic GD&T Review:</strong> Variation and tolerance, drawing requirements, variation in perspective, 3D & Standards for interpretation. Engineering product definition & downstream processes, Bonus Tolerance, Rule #1, exceptions & overrides. Ambiguity, types of variation & tolerances, Unrelated & related AMEs. Unrelated & related MMEs. Datums and degrees of freedom. Establishing datum reference frames including datum feature precedence and datum modifiers. Additional datum applications including secondary datum feature at MMB, tertiary datum feature at MMB, calculating allowable datum feature shift, and applications for datum feature modifiers.</li> <li><strong>Advanced Datum Reference Frame Concepts:</strong> Moveable datum targets, Two holes as datum feature, Hole and slot as datum feature, coaxial holes as a datum feature, rotational control, simultaneous requirements, customized datum reference frame. Applications and establishment of the correct functional datum reference frame.</li> <li><strong>Tolerance Stack-Ups: </strong>Geometric controls in tolerance analysis, the tolerance stack-up chain, preliminary tolerance assignment, analysis and assignment methods.</li> <li><strong>Profile Control Concepts:</strong> Review of profile including composite profile. Advanced concepts such as free state variation, non-rigid parts; non-uniform profile, dynamic profile. Profile verification applications & gage design. Accumulation of variation across profile tolerances.</li> <li><strong>Position Control Concepts: </strong>Review of composite tolerancing and dual segment position tolerancing, Advanced concepts such as cylindrical tolerance zone, rectangular tolerance zone, spherical tolerance zone, conical tolerance zone, position boundary. Position verification application exercises & gage design. Determining the correct position tolerance.</li> <li><strong>Boundaries: </strong>Boundaries and their applications in design and tolerance analysis. Determining Inner & outer boundaries for features with and without modifiers using various datum reference frames. Comparison among circular runout, total runout, position, and profile for coaxial control. Applications of various coaxial tolerances. Accumulation of variation between coaxial features.</li> </ul> <h2>Learning Outcomes</h2> <ul> <li>Construct the appropriate functional datum reference frames for parts after analyzing the mating requirements.</li> <li>Apply datum feature modifiers where appropriate based on analyzing the requirements.</li> <li>Specify datum reference frames properly to represent the part's functional requirements, including the use and interpretation of datum shift where appropriate.</li> <li>Apply geometric tolerancing to control features and ensure mating requirements are met.</li> <li>Combine the effects of different types of variation using the concept of boundaries, calculate boundary sizes and use boundaries properly in stack-up analysis.</li> <li>Specify tolerances to ensure multiple mating part relationships between constrained features.</li> <li>Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to assign critical tolerances.</li> <li>Apply geometric controls and symbols properly to suit the functional requirements.</li> <li>Calculate linear, axial and orientation stack-ups using parts toleranced with either numeric or geometric tolerancing</li> </ul> <h2>Who Should Attend</h2> Design, manufacturing, and quality engineers and engineering technicians will find this workshop beneficial. Anyone involved with drawing review and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of how to apply geometric tolerancing and perform tolerance analysis will benefit from this course. <h2>Prerequisites & Preparations</h2> At least one Basic GD&T workshop/course is required as a prerequisite. It's essential that individuals understand the underlying principles that the Basic course is focused on teaching. In addition, students should have at least 1 year of on-the-job experience applying GD&T in the development of mechanical specifications. <hr /> <table border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col"><strong><a id="Charlie Gillis bio" name="Charlie%20Gillis%20bio"></a>About the Workshop Instructor, Charles A. Gillis, P.E. </strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Charlie Gillis has over 25 years of machine design experience in industry. Through<strong><img class="" src="https://go2.wpi.edu/l/170792/2021-02-03/2kvvbn/170792/16123870444ao13d9M/Charles_Gillis_header_photo.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="297" align="right" border="0" /></strong> his work with Dynamic Design Consulting, LLC, he helps clients with product design, design for assemblability and manufacturability, design documentation, tolerance stack-up analysis, and related capability-building. He has invented and designed mechanical and electro-mechanical devices of great diversity, from high-speed, fully-automated precision mechanisms and manufacturing machinery to kinetic sculptures installed as public art. He previously served as a mechanical design engineer for The Gillette Company, designing automated machinery for manufacturing blade and razor products. He has designed equipment to manufacture the Mach3, Venus, Sensor3, Fusion, and Embrace product lines. He has been training practicing engineers in GD&T, Print Reading, and related mechanical design and documentation topics for over 10 years. In addition to authoring Hammer’s Blueprint Reading Basics (Industrial Press, 2017), he is also a contributing author to Machinery’s Handbook (Industrial Press, 2020), Machine Designers Reference (Industrial Press, 2011) and The Cam Design and Manufacturing Handbook (Industrial Press, 2002). Charlie earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and his Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and holder of a Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional Certificate-Senior Level (GDTP-S) from the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME).</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [mep_register url="https://go2.wpi.edu/geometric-dimensioning-and-tolerancing-advanced"]
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