Tribal Memory

By Chuck Schultz

What a treat it has been to spend a few days with a group of young process engineers; sharing lessons learned alongside other gear industry veterans is more fun than you can imagine. The students were from all over the country and a variety of market segments. Their experience ranged from two months to thirty years. Several did not have engineering or machine shop backgrounds but found themselves responsible for planning operation sequences or estimating costs.

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Gear Manufacturing Technology Update June 28, 2017
Tribal Memory By Chuck Schultz What a treat it has been to spend a few days with a group of young process engineers; sharing lessons learned alongside other gear industry veterans is more fun than you can imagine. The students were from all over the country and a variety of market segments. Their experience ranged from two months to thirty years. Several did not have engineering or machine shop backgrounds but found themselves responsible for planning operation sequences or estimating costs. Read More
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