The Hurco FSA Program is accepting new candidates beginning April 1, 2022.
Hurco North America will open applications for the third class of its apprenticeship program April 1, 2022. The Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) is a 2-year program that starts with a 12-week immersive introduction to the industry that merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom training.
While candidates with a degree or working toward one are encouraged to apply, candidates who are mechanically inclined with no industry or engineering experience are also encouraged to apply for the FSA.
“We know there are people outside our industry who would excel at a career as a service engineer for machine tools but might not have been exposed to our industry. We believe the FSA will be important to bridge the skills gap and introduce more people to the machine tool industry, which benefits the industry as a whole,” said Cory Miller, General Manager for Hurco North America.
Field service engineers will ultimately be ambassadors for Hurco Companies Inc. – working to provide technical support, training, and service of state-of-the-art CNC machines at customers’ facilities across the country. Continuous training on emerging technologies in CNC controls, robot integration, 5-axis machine and multi-spindle lathe installation, repair, and applications will also be provided long after completion of the apprenticeship.
“If you have a strong work ethic, like to learn how things work, like hands-on training, and want a career instead of a job, this apprenticeship is for you,” said Mark Gilmore, Service Manager for Hurco North America.
The FSA program takes place at Hurco’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. To apply, please visit Hurco.com/FSA.
E190F, E195F E-Jets aim to fill gap between turboprops, larger narrowbody jets.
Embraer enters the air freight market with the launch of the E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight (P2F) conversions. The E-Jets freighters are designed to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade that require fast deliveries and decentralized operations.
"Perfectly positioned to fill the gap in the freighter market between turboprops and larger narrowbody jets, our P2F E-Jet conversion hits the market as the demand for airfreight continues to takeoff, and as e-commerce and trade in general undergoes a global structural transformation," said Arjan Meijer, president and CEO Embraer Commercial Aviation.
The full freighter conversion is available for all pre-owned E190 and E195 aircraft, with entry into service expected in early 2024. Embraer sees a market for this size of airplane of approximately 700 aircraft throughout 20 years.
This initiative comes as Embraer addresses three major opportunities:
• Current small narrowbody freighter airframes are aged, inefficient, highly polluting, and well within their retirement window
• The ongoing transformation of the intersection between commerce, trade, and logistics, has led to unprecedented demand for airfreight across the board, and more so for same day deliveries and decentralized operations; the perfect mission for E-Jet sized freighters
• The earlier E-Jets that entered service around 10-to-15 years ago are now emerging from longterm leases and beginning their replacement cycle, continuing over the coming decade. The full cargo conversion will extend the life of the most mature E-Jets by another 10 to 15 years, and encourage their replacement with more efficient, more sustainable, and quieter aircraft
Embraer's E-Jet P2F conversions will have more than 50% more volume capacity, 3x the range of large cargo turboprops, and up to 30% lower operating costs than narrowbodies.
"The E-Jet air freighters will provide fast, reliable, and cost-effective service to freight forwarders, extend the revenue earning life of E-Jets, support E-Jets' asset values, and create a strong business case encouraging the replacement of earlier aircraft with modern, more efficient, passenger aircraft," said Johann Bordais, president & CEO, Embraer Services and Support. "With more than 1,600 E-Jets delivered globally, customers of this new freighter segment will benefit from well established, mature, global services network, in addition to a comprehensive portfolio of products ready to support their operation from day one."
The conversion to freighter will be performed at Embraer's facilities in Brazil and includes:
• Main deck front cargo door
• Rigid Cargo Barrier (RCB) – 9G barrier with access door
Cargo smoke detection system, including class "E" extinguishers in upper cargo compartment
• Air Management System changes (cooling, pressurization, etc.)
• Interior removal and provisions for hazardous material transportation
The E190F can handle a payload of 23,600 lb (10,700kg) while the E195F a payload of 27,100 lb (12,300kg).
Opening expands innovation and launches first manufacturer-owned fire safety test facility.
The safety and innovation of the air cargo industry impacts everyone from the pilots flying the planes to the passengers they carry and the communities they fly over. That understanding is why Satco Inc. made a $10 million investment culminating in the recent opening of the world’s first manufacturer-owned Air Cargo Safety Research Center (ARC) in Miami Township, Ohio. The Satco ARC facility places an emphasis on optimizing the manufacturing process and safety of unit load devices (ULDs), ultimately increasing the safety of air cargo transportation.
“Our goal has always been to provide world-class, safe products that airlines, cargo and freight companies can trust to protect their employees, assets and the general public,” said Mike Proctor, president and CEO of Satco. “This new facility houses state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and increases our testing capabilities, providing the space we need to continue pushing innovation to move the industry forward.”
With the massive increase of products using lithium-ion batteries, the risk of fire in cargo carried on aircrafts has become more prominent, which is why a focus point of the Satco ARC facility is the fire safety test facility or burn lab. Satco is the only ULD manufacturer with its own fire safety test facility, which is one of only a handful of testing facilities in the country. The lab is a 50ft x 60ft room with 36ft ceilings. During a test, a controlled fire is set inside a ULD within the lab. The facility is monitored by 12 thermal imaging and HD video cameras and multiple thermal sensors to understand how a ULD is impacted by a fire during a test. The tests run for a minimum of six hours and temperatures can reach more than 1,400°F.
The burn lab is just a component of the testing that happens in the Satco ARC facility. The facility also houses a component testing area where the parts that make up a ULD can be tested for fire resistance and safety. This ensures every part of the ULD is fire resistant before a complete container is made and retested in the burn lab.
“This facility gives us even more control over the safety of our products,” said Michael Howell, senior vice president of operations and maintenance services at Satco. “We don’t have to wait in line at other testing facilities because we have our own. We can run tests whenever we need to and can quickly evaluate our products and get them to market faster.”
The Satco ARC facility’s location was chosen for its proximity to several airports known for cargo distribution from some of the world’s largest companies. This will allow Satco to meet the high product demand in the region and add to the advanced manufacturing talent already present. The facility will be home for up to 120 jobs including engineers, IT specialists and software developers.
“The Satco ARC facility allows us to ensure we are manufacturing the safest ULDs on the market,” Proctor said. “It also gives us a resource to anticipate new potential fire hazards in flight and plan for them. We can’t just wait for a catastrophe to happen to advance the industry; we have to be proactive.”
Join us for our Manufacturing Lunch + Learn and hear about ETEL’s TMK Torque motors.
Taking place on March 24, 2022 at 12PM ET, Brian Zlotorzycki, North American Application Engineer, ETEL Torque Motors will give you insight in the product.
ETEL’s TMK Torque motor, different magnets for higher speeds, followed by an overview of the technology behind ETEL’s high speed TMK torque motor. Rather than adjusting the winding, the TMK has a unique magnet design which allows it to operate both at low torque/high speed as well as low speed/high torque operations.
Registration is free so we hope to see you during lunch on March 24.
Join us for our Manufacturing Lunch + Learn and hear about ETEL’s TMK Torque motors.
Join me as I moderate our March Manufacturing Lunch + Learn featuring insights from Brian Zlotorzycki, North American Application Engineer, ETEL Torque Motors.
In this Manufacturing Lunch + Learn, Brian is going to discuss: ETEL’s TMK Torque motor, different magnets for higher speeds, followed by an overview of the technology behind ETEL’s high speed TMK torque motor. Rather than adjusting the winding, the TMK has a unique magnet design which allows it to operate both at low torque/high speed as well as low speed/high torque operations.
Registration is free so I hope to see you on March 24, 2022 at 12PM ET.