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Joe Thompson
Canadian Metalworking
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Joe Thompson has been covering the Canadian manufacturing sector for nearly 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.
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.
Will a lack of skilled workers kill manufacturing in Canada?
- By Joe Thompson
- Sep 29, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
Technology adoption, or the lack thereof, is Canada’s canary in the coal mine. It’s an indicator that something bad is about to happen.
How can Canada close its skilled trades gap?
- By Joe Thompson
- Sep 7, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
CMTS is being held this month at Toronto’s Congress Centre. I encourage you to spend some time there with some young people from your shop or family.
Ushering in a new era at Norwest Precision
- By Joe Thompson
- Jul 31, 2023
- Made In Canada
- Article
Making parts, no matter how complex or simple, requires a team of skilled workers, the correct equipment, and the right leadership.
How do your metrics measure up?
- By Joe Thompson
- Jul 26, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
The Big Two measures of success in manufacturing are productivity and profitability. Most other metrics are tethered to these two in some way.
Drilling large-diameter holes
- By Joe Thompson
- Jul 10, 2023
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Scrapping a part because a drill breaks in a hole is almost unforgivable when you compare the cost of the tool with the value of the part.
Manufacturing’s future needs its past
- By Joe Thompson
- Jun 30, 2023
- Management
- Blog Post
It’s important to spend time thinking about manufacturing’s past, present, and future.
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