News & Events for Center for Manufacturing Technology

November 28, 2011 

Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Regional Meeting at MIT

    Joanna Dowling spoke at the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Regional Meeting at MIT on November 28, 2011. Joanna was part of Regional Panel 1: Advanced Manufacturing Success Stories; were she spoke about the Center for Manufacturing Technology and the need for skilled workers. Click the following link to view the meeting http://www.mit.edu/manufacturing/amp/event/video/

June 29, 2011 

Joanna Dowling elected as REB Board Chair

    Center for Manufacturing Technology would like to announce that Joanna Dowling has been elected as Board Chair of REB. She is actively involved with the State of Massachusetts to promote the importance of ensuring the growth and sustainability of manufacturing in the state.  As a Board member since 2009, Mrs. Dowling has brought to the REB a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, human resources and marketing. “As Chair I am looking forward to working with REB Executive Director Nancy Brown and Vice Chair Antonio de la Serna.  I believe the REB can play a pivotal role in helping employers build a stronger workforce and grow new and existing businesses in Massachusetts,” said Dowling.
 
   REB Executive Director Nancy Brown stated; “We’re thrilled that Mrs. Dowling has accepted a leadership role on the Metro North Regional Employment Board.  Her skills and expertise will help us to effectively help residents gain the skills to maximize their economic self-sufficiency,”

May 31, 2011 

New Class Announcement
C008 - Intro General Machine Shop Practices

Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology is currently enrolling for their next session of C008-Intro General Machine Shop Practices starting on August 8, 2011 and running Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 5pm.
This 16 week, 320 hour course will introduce the Students to the complex and rewarding field of precision machining. With much of the same content as our C009 General Machine Shop Practices program, this “fast track” version offers Students the ability to improve their skills quickly.
The course consists of interactive lessons and practical hands on labs where the students will gain valuable experience creating hand tools or locating devices. The program’s fields of study include: 

Math Fundamentals	Grinding Processes
Basics of Manual Mill	Mechanics of CNC
Basics of Engine Lathe	Basics of CNC Machining
Blueprint Reading	Basics of CNC Turning
Basics of Tolerance	Much, much more
Structure of Metals

Outcome:
Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology has established measureable goals and offers industry recognized credentials for consistent attendance, acceptable test and lab scores, and additional scholastic accomplishments.

Prerequisites:
Students in both courses must be at least eighteen years of age, must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and must have some understanding of math and basic algebra. The student should hold a strong mechanical aptitude, have good problem-solving abilities, and be able to work independently. Experience working with machinery is also helpful.

To reserve your place in the upcoming class or any of the classes we offer please contact us at 781-933-0049 or visit www.customtrainingcenter.com

April 1, 2011

Woburn Advocate Artical

         On March 28, 2011 the Woburn Advocate's Linda Kush visited Custom Group Incorporated to do an article on Center for Manufacturing Technology. The article centered on Custom Group's plan to educate their work force and train new machinists. Click on the following link to read the entire story http://www.wickedlocal.com/woburn/features/x796075769/Woburn-companys-survival-plan-is-education#axzz1Ia7mKOFD

April 1, 2011

Class C008 20101213 Graduates

CONGRADULATIONS!!!! To class C008 20101213, which graduated yesterday after completing Center for Manufacturing Technology's course C008 Intro General Machine Shop Practices.

March 9, 2011

WCVB TV Interview

         On March 9, 2011, WCVB TV Boston visited Custom Group Incorporated to do a story on the dwindling work force in the manufacturing industry. The reality is that there are fewer new machinists each year. To counteract this trend Custom Group Incorporated has established Center for Manufacturing Technology, a training facility designed to train new machinists. The intent is to supply the local work force with skilled machinists thus bringing manufacturing jobs back to Massachusetts.
         Center for Manufacturing Technology recently graduated a class of 11 students on November 10, 2010. Ten of those students have been placed into manufacturing jobs in Massachusetts companies. Our next class of 11 students is scheduled to graduate on April 1, 2011.
In addition, WCVB TV Boston toured Custom Aerospace Components and Custom Machine, which are state of the art machine shops. Custom Aerospace Component’s core competency is in the Aerospace, Military Aircraft and Commercial Aircraft markets. Custom Aerospace Components is currently ISO 9001 : 2008 and AS9100 Revision B certified. Custom Machine’s core competency is in the Medical, Commercial and Alternative Energy markets. Custom Machine is currently ISO 9001 : 2008, ISO 13485 : 2003, NADCAP Aerospace Quality System and NADCAP Non-conventional Machining certified. Click the following link to see the entire story http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/27139257/detail.html

March 8, 2011

New Class Announcement
C009-General Machine Shop Practices

Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology is currently enrolling for their next session of C009-General Machine Shop Practices starting on April 4, 2011 and running M-Th 9am-2pm.
In this 40 week, 800 hour course students will be introduced to the complex and rewarding field of precision machining. The course consists of interactive lessons and practical hands on labs where the students will gain valuable experience creating hand tools or locating devices. The program’s fields of study include: 

Math Fundamentals	Shop Algebra
Basics of Manual Mill	Fixture Design
Basics of Engine Lathe	Mechanics of CNC
Blueprint Reading	CNC Milling Overview
Basics of Tolerance	CNC Turning Overview
Structure of Metals	Creating a Milling Program Much, much more

Outcome:
Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology has established measureable goals and offers industry recognized credentials for consistent attendance, acceptable test and lab scores, and additional scholastic accomplishments.

Prerequisites:
Students in both courses must be at least eighteen years of age, must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and must have some understanding of math and basic algebra. The student should hold a strong mechanical aptitude, have good problem-solving abilities, and be able to work independently. Experience working with machinery is also helpful.

To reserve your place in the upcoming class or any of the classes we offer please contact us at 781-933-0049 or visit www.customtrainingcenter.com

March 4, 2011 

New Class Announcement
C008 - Intro General Machine Shop Practices

Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology is currently enrolling for their next session of C008-Intro General Machine Shop Practices starting on June 6, 2011 and running Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 5pm.
This 16 week, 320 hour course will introduce the Students to the complex and rewarding field of precision machining. With much of the same content as our C009 General Machine Shop Practices program, this “fast track” version offers Students the ability to improve their skills quickly.
The course consists of interactive lessons and practical hands on labs where the students will gain valuable experience creating hand tools or locating devices. The program’s fields of study include: 

Math Fundamentals	Grinding Processes
Basics of Manual Mill	Mechanics of CNC
Basics of Engine Lathe	Basics of CNC Machining
Blueprint Reading	Basics of CNC Turning
Basics of Tolerance	Much, much more
Structure of Metals

Outcome:
Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology has established measureable goals and offers industry recognized credentials for consistent attendance, acceptable test and lab scores, and additional scholastic accomplishments.

Prerequisites:
Students in both courses must be at least eighteen years of age, must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, and must have some understanding of math and basic algebra. The student should hold a strong mechanical aptitude, have good problem-solving abilities, and be able to work independently. Experience working with machinery is also helpful.

To reserve your place in the upcoming class or any of the classes we offer please contact us at 781-933-0049 or visit www.customtrainingcenter.com


February 18, 2011

       Custom Group Center for Manufacturing Technology was notified by Managing Automation Media that we have been selected as a winner of the 2011 Progressive Manufacturing 100 Award in the Training & Education category.

 The following is an excerpt from the Executive Editor of Manufacturing Automation Media:
“Your company’s selection as a PM100 Award winner confirms that The Custom Group is among the most innovative manufacturing-related companies in the world. Your winning project was selected by a panel of distinguished judges from among hundreds of nominations. This recognition is something of which your project team and everyone at your company should be very proud.”

 The Progressive Manufacturing 100 award is a prestigious program which honors companies who have transformed themselves through the use of information technology. Each year 100 manufacturing companies from around the world are recognized by Managing Automation Media for their groundbreaking projects that deliver a demonstrable competitive advantage.