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The New-Collar Workforce in Industry 4.0

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New-Collar Workforce is a quarterly column that discusses Industry 4.0, the skills gap, and workforce education.

SARAH BOISVERT, FAB LAB HUB

In the U.S., as the concept of the smart factory becomes a reality, blue-collar jobs have been transitioning to digital, “new-collar” jobs and changing manufacturing. A key plank in President Donald Trump’s campaign platform called for bringing manufacturing back, both by reshoring production to the U.S. and through investments in manufacturing. It struck a chord with factory workers across the country, and after the election victory, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty published an open letter to the president-elect essentially saying: We are delighted with your emphasis on...Read full article

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    Published: November 2018
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    additive manufacturing
    Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that involves creating three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer. This is in contrast to traditional manufacturing methods, which often involve subtracting or forming materials to achieve the desired shape. In additive manufacturing, a digital model of the object is created using computer-aided design (CAD) software, and this digital model is then sliced into thin cross-sectional layers. The...
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