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We apologize for the UNSOLICITED USE of our members' email addresses within the last day. This occurred through the UNSOLICITED "Exclusive Offer" from Gray & Rice Inc. (GRI) of Boston, MA. An UNSOLICITED email presented an educational online seminar entitled, "How to Dominate Your Market". This was offered exclusively to members of the New Hampshire Machining Association, (NHMA). The email was unauthorized, GRI is not endorsed nor recognized by the NHMA as a working partner, and GRI is not a member of the NHMA.
We apologize again that our valued members' email addresses were used without our knowledge and without permission. We greatly respect your right to privacy. Be assured we neither sold your address nor endorsed the use of your address for GRI's solicitations.
The Director of New Hampshire's Department of Resources and Economic Development, Michael Vlacich, praised graduates of the first Advanced Manufacturing Technicians intensive program that finished in Manchester on Thursday, June 19,2008.
At the graduation ceremony conducted at the Intelitek Automation and Robotics Training Center in Manchester, Vlacich told the graduates that they were breaking new ground for the State by showing the commitment to undertake the demanding 8-week fulltime program conducted at the Intelitek Training Center. "New Hampshire precision manufacturing companies have a high demand for trained entry level employees that understand the manufacturing environment. If you can display competent skills as a computer-aided machine operator then businesses in this industry will be looking for you." Vlacich said that it was exciting for him to present the graduates with their certificates. "I value sharing with you this moment of change in your lives, as this unique program will stimulate the manufacturing industry in New Hampshire."
The "Career-Start" Advanced Manufacturing Technicians Program was initiated by New Hampshire based Intelitek Inc, Manchester's Workforce Training Resources (WTR). The program offers industry based skills and competencies in an intensive immersion program, training entry-level skilled technicians for the precision manufacturing industry.
Vlacich complemented the training partnership on their initiative. "Its always satisfying to seek businesses responding to their own industry needs with innovative solutions training employees to industry demanded standards."
Intelitek and WTR plan an expansion of the high-tech training courses which respond to a growing need for computer-aided and precision manufacturing companies for skilled entry level employees. The range of these courses includes high technology manufacturing, machine shop operation, automation and robotics.
Patrick van Rooyen,Chief Executive Officer for Workforce Training Resources,said that the partnership creates a unique training model to respond to the needs raised by the industry in New Hampshire. "The high-technology manufacturing industry in our State has been struggling to find and train entry level employees and we hope that our initiate can create more options for people interested in a well paid career in this industry". Van Rooyen said that the 240 hour - 5 days a week, eight week programs allowed trainees to complete an intensive introductory program giving them a sound foundation for entry level jobs in high technology manufacturing.
Additionally Patrick stated that the core program can also be presented in a number of varied formats to suit potential trainees and employers seeking to train employees. "One size does not fit all", he said, "We want to respond to employer and trainee needs".
To learn more about programming going on now and schedules for the summer please click on the link below.
Programming
Robotics Engineering Summer Camp will be held at The Tool & Technology Resource Center (TTRC) in Newport, NH. This exciting one-week course is excellent for youths ages 9 through 15.
Using the Vex Robotics Design System and intelitek’s online Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC), participants explore the fundamentals of robotic design. This summer camp lets participants experience the same design process that engineers and inventors employ in the real world of robotics.
The VEX Robotics Design System contains everything needed to design a robot. The creative possibilities are endless. The Kit was inspired by the FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) Robotics Competition--the world's leading high school robotics program. To learn more about FIRST, click here for a direct link: http://www.usfirst.org
intelitek’s EasyC programming tool and companion Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC) were fully developed in collaboration with FIRST, VEX Labs, ITEA, and Microchip. intelitek is a mentor of a FIRST team and has been involved with FIRST for more than 14 of their 18 years of existence. Currently, intelitek is an “official” sponsor of FIRST, contributing more than $500,000 in software and support to the organization. In 2004, intelitek developed the C programming software tools, easyC™ and easyC™ PRO, to support the FRC FIRST Robotics and FVC FIRST VEX competitions. These products have been provided to more than 32,000 FIRST students worldwide. In 2005 and 2006, intelitek developed the Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC) program to help teach students robotic engineering, such that they can successfully compete in their competitions, as well as expose students to the field of engineering as a potential career path.
Professionals from intelitek will be on-hand to guide campers through hands on activities
and friendly competitions to reinforce the concepts learned. The online curriculum may
also be accessed anywhere - including home.
Camp runs Monday through Friday, August 11 - 15, 9am to 3pm.
Snacks, juice & water will be provided, however, participants should bring a bag lunch
each day.
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The board would like to thank all of the wonderful sponsors of the 13th Annual NHMA Machining Classic which took place June 9th at Pease Golf in Portsmouth N.H. Although we were in the middle of a heat wave the day was full of fun and excitement! The first place team this year was Yarde Metals headed up by John Clark. Congratulations!
To Learn more about Pease Golf Course or to get directions click here www.peasegolf.com.
 Access Manufacturing Systems Inc 22 Stiles Road, Suite 203, Salem, NH 03079 603-890-5488 Scott Gutwein |
 intelitek 444 East Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109 603-625-8600 www.intelitek.com CNC Benchmark Machine Tools. Manufacturer of Industrial Benchtop Machining Centers. |
 Benefit Profiles, LLC Specializing in Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Annuities, Long Term Care, Disability Insurance. Lisa M. Larrabee, CLTC E-Mail:Benprolml@aol.com 170 South River Road Bedford, NH 03110 603-665-9230 |
 Butler Bros. New Hampshire Sales Office 276 Newport Road, Suite 201 New London, NH 03257 USA Toll free: 1-877-300-6984 | Fax (603) 526-7491 E-mail:sales@butlerbros.com www.butlerbros.com |
 CNC Computer Intergration, LLC PO Box 433 Ellington, CT 06082 860-870-5544 Jane Merrill www.wirefreecnc.com |
 Machine & Electrical Consultants, Inc. CNC Machine Tool Sales & Service 17 Pomerleau Street Biddeford, ME 04005 207-286-1985 Chris Andrews E-Mail:chris@machineelectrical.com www.machineelectrical.com |
 Micromatics Machine Co., Inc 26 Clinton Drive Unit # 110, Hollis, NH 03049 603-889-2115 Bill Rigg Precision Machining Specialists www.micromaticsinc.com |
 The Copy Shop 704 Milford Road Route 101A, Merrimack, NH 03054 Telephone: 603-882-9111 fax: 603-883-7362 Ben Jalbert, www.thecopyshop.com |
 Slawsbury Insurance Agency 90 Main Street Nashua, NH 03060 Telephone:800-258-1776 |
R.P. Abrasives & Machine, Inc. Metal finishers specializing in Deburring and Finishing, Bead Blasting and Passivation, Polishing and Tumbling. 61 Old Wakefield Road Milton, NH 03851 Telephone:603-335-2132 Joe Shean, President www.rpabrasives.com |
 Wirebelt Company of America 154 Harvey Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 603-644-2500 Scott Monk www.wirebelt.com |
 Workforce Training Resources 848 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101 Telephone:603-624-JOBS Patrick van Rooyen www.wtrnh.com |
A comprehensive, 240 hour full-time program covering all the skills training necessary for entry level employment in the computer-aided advanced manufacturing machine shop environment. Trainees utilize unique hands-on learning in industrial technology and cover a range of skills areas: machine operation, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electronics, CAD, CAM, introductory automated machining and the use of computer controlled CNC machines. The program includes a dynamic soft skills component on employability skills, working in teams and a remedial mathematics program to assist trainees. A National NIMS Certification process can commence with this course for trainees to pursue. The course includes selective on-job training. Job placement support is provided for all graduates. Instructors are industry experienced skilled trainers. Each Course Limited to 15 Trainees.
Call NOW to obtain more details about these Career-Start Courses and Programs. Discuss your needs with our Project Director and modify or structure your training requirements to your company or individual requirements. Evaluate funding options to meet the costs of these excellent training programs in a high-demand, highly-paid industry. Call-contact:
All of the courses described are available in 40 hour modules designed for existing employee training - by arrangement with employers. These modules replicate the intensive, immersion courses above and are presented in a 4-hour day, 10 day program or by arrangement with employers.
Intelitek Inc. is a New Hampshire based world-leading developer, producer and supplier of engineering and manufacturing technology training systems. As a natural extension of the Intelitek commitment to providing the highest quality instructional material and technology tools, Intelitek has developed a complete suite of e-learning solution designed to prepare today's trainees with "career starting" skills, knowledge and understanding needed for tomorrows world.
Workforce Training Resources (WTR) is a New Hampshire based career training provider with a single goal of providing solutions to the Granite State's workforce needs and responding to employer demands for trained employees. WTR's management team provides extensive experience in workforce development, career training and economic and business development projects globally.
Mori Seiki University has announced the launch of Education On Demand, a new and wholly unique approach to applying e-learning to manufacturing. The decision to make courses available online was the result of overwhelming customer demand since Mori Seiki University was established earlier this year.
Courses in Education On Demand are divided between general manufacturing topics and the operation and mastery of specific Mori Seiki machines. The machine-based courses employ fully functional, 3D digital machines. During training, students interact with these machine models just as they would with real, physical machines. This results in an unparalleled level of immersion, keeping students interested in the courses and improving their retention of the material presented.
To offer the highest levels of flexibility, all courses can be started at a student's specific level of expertise and experience. Individuals also move at their own pace throughout the program, avoiding the traditional classroom dilemma of progressing at too slow or fast of a pace for some students. Additionally, comprehensive tests follow each section of a course and students must score 100% to proceed. This guarantees maximum retention of the information being taught.
"As soon as we opened the doors of Mori Seiki University, we were receiving feedback from customers asking us to develop the means for courses to be available to them," says Rod Jones, Chief Learning Officer at Mori Seiki. "Our courses were already very computer intensive and it was not difficult to adapt them for an online environment. Education On Demand allows machine operators to develop additional expertise on whatever schedule works best for them."
In addition to machine-specific courses, classes are also offered on general manufacturing topics. Some of these include lean manufacturing, metrology, manufacturing math, statistical process control and blueprint reading. A list of all current course offerings can be found at www.MSUonDemand.com
The New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center & Department of Economic Resources and Development are in the process of organizing a medical device and technologies global marketing consortium. We have been asked to be a working partner to share this information with our members. On September 9 &10th 2008, The Northeast Conference and Exhibition for the Medical Device Industry will be held in Hartford, Ct. Paula Newton, Market Research Specialist for the NH International Trade Resource Center is hard at working organizing a booth that will allow our members to purchase space to present samples of their manufacturing capabilities. This would be an excellent opportunity for any member who is already in the medical device industry to expand their visibility.
"The medical device industry is growing at an exponential pace, with technological advancements taking place every day," he said. "It is essential for such an industry to gather at one time in one place
Join the Division of Economic Development booth at Medi 2008. Be a part of this growing event and demonstrate the expertise available in New Hampshire! Plus, attend the following sessions specifically designed advanced materials manufacturing.
At the beginning of April we visited with about 125 students from Nashua High School. These students are taking Introduction to Exploratory Design. We thought it would be great idea for them to learn more about the larger picture of Advanced Manufacturing here in New Hampshire. Our program continues to present the larger concept of advance manufacturing in their immediate community, and how it directly relates to their day to day activities. They learn that with out several different types of engineers, highly skilled machinists and a multitude of other positions their normal daily life would end because we would not have electricity. It takes a whole team of highly qualified, educated and trained engineers, machinists, and yes, even assemblers to produce electricity. Our society would be lost if we did not have electricity for even the basics of necessities.
Students were able to hold, and look at some complex pieces of medical devices, components of power generation, automotive parts, and even DOD items. At the conclusion of our presentation many students were discussing expanding their class schedule to include a machine shop class to round out their high school experiences.
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The NHMA office has been receiving inquires from individuals from other areas of the state as well as northern Massachusetts looking for machinist positions. We encourage our members to update their job posting positions asap! We understand that some members may wish to reference their own job posting board which is great, the NHMA can link any job posting to any members employment page.
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is dedicated to bringing people and information together to advance manufacturing knowledge. They are internationally recognized by manufacturing practitioners, companies and other organizations as their source for information, education, and networking.
Local SME members are working with local partners such as the NHMA to bring an advanced student program to EASTEC this year.
SME Pioneer Valley Chapter 32 invites educators and students to the SME Careers in Technology Student Program on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Educators and students have the opportunity to observe advanced manufacturing technologies from 600 industry-leading exhibitors, and to discuss career opportunities in technology and manufacturing.
Technologies on display include:Students can test their skills at creating a 3-dimensional model in a 20-minute design competition. Students will visit the Haas Automation exhibit on the EASTEC show floor to see their part being processed on a Haas machine tool.
Each school and student registering for this competition receives a FREE Design Competition Kit containing SolidWorks Software with a 150-day license, practice exercises, and access to on-line tutorials. To get the Kit, students/schools must register for the EASTEC Careers in Technology Student Program.
New – Gene Haas Manufacturing Technology Foundation Scholarships.Each student attending the Careers in Technology Student Program on May 22, 2008, has the opportunity to apply for one of the Gene Haas Manufacturing Technology Scholarships. To qualify for the scholarships, educators will be responsible for submitting a student attendee list to SME and students must attend the named event. For more information on any of the above activities please visit SME’s website and click on the student activity box!
We are looking for members who are interested in participating on the golf committee, SKILLsUSA competition, and even the Board of Directors. If you are interested in participating on any committee or the Board of Directors, please contact Mitch Latvamitch@latva.comor Sally Nolan sallyn@nhmachine.org.
Reference Information
Business Resource Center (DRED):
NH Department of Resources and Economic Development
Contact:Chris Way
Telephone:603-271-2341
To contact Chris Way, Program Manager by e-mail
cway@dred.state.nh.us
www.www.nheconomy.org
River Valley Community College- Formally NHCTC Claremont
Contact:Jim Britton
Telephone: 603-542-7744
www.claremont.nhctc.edu
Nashua Community College- Formally NHCTC Nashua Campus
Contact:Mark Dodge
Telephone: 603-882-6923
www.nashuacc.edu
New Hampshire Machining Association
Board of Directorswww.nhmachine.org
New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NHMEP)
Telephone:603-226-3200
http://www.nhmep.org
New Hampshire Procurement Technical Assistance Program
NHPTAP
Contact:David Pease
Telephone: 603-271-7581
To contact Dave Pease, Program Manager by e-mail
dpease@dred.state.nh.us
www.nheconomy.com/ptac
Safety and Health
Council of Northern New England
163 Manchester Street, Suite D
Concord, NH 03301
Telephone:800-834-6472
www.shcnne.org
Sentry Insurance
Bill Ives - 603-401-7475
www.sentry.com
Tool and Technology Resource Center
Contact:Chris Arnold
Telephone:603-863-8771
cja.ttrc@comcast.net
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John Clark- Sales Pelham ,NH Telephone:603-635-1266 Fax: 603-635-1282 www.yarde.com |
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| Merrimack, NH 03054 Telephone: 603-882-9111 Fax: 603-883-7362 www.thecopyshop.com A reprographics center; Blue Print Copies of all sizes, printing, copying and digital services. |
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