Upskill Your Team. Drive Real-World Results.
Help new and transitioning employees build simulation skills quickly.
Give your team tools to digitally test and refine processes before they hit the shop floor.
Enable smarter, faster machining through modeling-based strategies.
Combine online modules with optional inperson bootcamps for hands-on training.
Upskill existing employees and build digital machining literacy.
Onboard new hires with a standardized technical foundation.
Strengthen engineering manufacturing collaboration through shared tools and language.
What is Machining AdvantEdge training?
Machining AdvantEdge demonstrates to new engineers and experienced CNC machinists and programmers how to elevate their skillset and workflow by leveraging modeling insights to capitalize on material-specific properties, thereby boosting productivity. Using physics-based mathematical models to select machining process parameters enables you to program more intelligently, efficiently, and effectively for a specific part, tooling, and machine.
Who do I contact for more information?
For more information about this exciting workforce development program, please contact [email protected]
How long does the training take to complete?
Machining AdvantEdge offers two training opportunities.
How do I sign up for the Machining Advantage bootcamp?
Visit the Machining AdvantEdge Bootcamp webpage to sign up.
What organizations are partnering in this effort?
The Machining AdvantEdge workforce development program is a national initiative supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), with curricula created by Third Wave Systems, a globally recognized company specializing in machining modeling, simulation, and analysis software for the aerospace, automotive, cutting tool, and medical industries.
The Machining AdvantEdge program offers eLearning curricula that educate students about machining modeling tools, enabling them to reshape decision-making by replacing costly physical experimentation with digital simulation. This aims to foster growth and development in the machining manufacturing industry.
The 2-day in-person Machining AdvantEdge Bootcamp takes place at the St. Thomas Design Center Lab, located on the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, Minnesota, providing hands-on experience with machining modeling tools. This experience demonstrates the power of digital simulation and an accelerated machining modeling workflow, offering cost and time savings to the machining manufacturing industry.
Why would someone want to take this training?
If you are new to machining, you will learn how to utilize models to gain insights into your machining processes, thereby gaining confidence when operating the physical machine and enhancing productivity, regardless of the part or material being machined.If you are an experienced machinist, programmer, or manufacturing engineer, you will see how modeling can elevate your skill set and workflow by leveraging modeling insights to capitalize on material-specific properties and enhance your productivity.
Earn micro-credentials to demonstrate the knowledge you acquire through training:
The Machining AdvantEdge Badge demonstrates your understanding of Machining Modeling applied to Continuous Process Improvement and New Process Introduction by applying Material-specific Machining Modeling to work. This enables you to accelerate your machining processes and advance your career.
The Machining AdvantEdge Bootcamp Badge showcases your hands-on experience with machining modeling tools, highlighting the power of digital simulation and the accelerated machining modeling workflow that offers cost and time savings to the machining manufacturing industry.
This initiative is backed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and leading universities, ensuring a high-quality curriculum tailored to real-world manufacturing challenges.
In-Person Bootcamp: Hands-on training at the University of St. Thomas Design Center Lab.
Online Modules: Flexible eLearning courses designed for self-paced learning.