http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm Focus on the latest videos from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. en-us Copyright 2010 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:03:09 EST http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=33 <p>There is a skilled labor shortage in the U.S. manufacturing sector despite the long recession. CNN explored this subject on Jan. 8, 2010 with input from FMA and its economic analyst, Dr. Chris Kuehl. <br /> &nbsp;</p> http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=24 <p>Nuts, Bolts &amp; Thingamajigs, the Foundation of The Fabricators &amp; Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA), is making news with its timely efforts to avert an imminent crisis&mdash;the unprecedented shortage of skilled workers facing today's employer.</p> <p>Through its manufacturing summer camps and scholarships, NBT is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers, welders, plumbers, carpenters and more ... one tinkerer at a time. We work to dispel t... http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=22 During a recent visit to FMA headquarters in Rockford, Ill., John Ratzenberger was interviewed by the local TV stations on how Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), The Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl., is addressing the skilled worker shortage. John was in town to film a video on NBT manufacturing summer camp and scholarship programs, for broadcast regionally as he tours the country in the role of NBT spokesperson. Also during his visit to Rockford in May 2009, J... http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=19 <p>In this clip he discusses how our view of American manufacturing needs to change for the 21st century, why manufacturers understand but elected officials don&rsquo;t.&nbsp;</p> http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=18 <p>Dr. Chris Kuehl talks about the state of the economy on January 29, 2009 in an interview with an audience at The Great Manufacturing Get Together in Minneapolis, MN.&nbsp; He explains how economists see the world, why they think of recessions as positive things, how the U.S. economy compares with that of China, and more. <br /> &nbsp;</p> http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=11 <p>An excellent way to keep up with the latest issues and newest innovations is to participate in FMA or its technology affiliate, the Tube &amp; Pipe Association, International.&nbsp; FMA and TPA have everything you need for growth including a variety of opportunities to develop new business relationships and to build on current ones. Whether you're a manufacturer of machine tools, provider of fabricating services, or distributor, you'll get up-to-date technical information y... http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=10 <p>For more than 30 years, the Fabricators &amp; Manufacturers Association, International has defined the industry of metal forming and fabricating. The industry continues to evolve as we move through the new millennium and staying competitive in this global economy is at the top of everyone's list.</p> http://www.fmanet.org/media/multimedia-center.cfm?ID=1 <p>This video outlines the basic processes used in making steel.&nbsp; It follows the process from the raw material stage through various&nbsp;finishing methods highlighting the sophisticated technology <br /> used in today's steelmaking.</p> <p><em>Used with permission by ArcelorMittal Dofasco.</em></p>