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MD+DI: Autocam Medical Apprentices Win Global Mastercam Machining Competition

What does Thor’s hammer have to do with medical device manufacturing? Students who just finished a CNC machinist apprenticeship recently found out. Autocam Medical, a contract manufacturer of components for surgical implants and instruments, has been training the next generation of medical device manufacturing professionals. The company recently presented its fourth class of machinist apprentices […]

MIBIZ: Autocam Medical Joins Manufacturing Project Training Hundreds in Industry 4.0

Grand Rapids Community College and workforce development organization West Michigan Works! have launched a program aiming to make big strides in preparing participants for the future of manufacturing. In early 2021, GRCC announced that it was a recipient of a $9.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to create the One Workforce for […]

MODERN MACHINE SHOP: Autocam Medical’s Earn-While-You-Learn Apprenticeship Program Addresses CNC Machinist Shortage

Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their CNC Machinist Apprentice Program during a ceremony at the AMP Lab at Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids. The year-round program is said to require students to complete over 700 hours of […]

WGVU: Autocam Medical Opportunities Pave the Way for Fulfilling Career

Autocam Medical was recently approached by WGVU to discuss their Apprenticeship Program and the other career opportunities that exist with the company. Their year-round Apprenticeship Program requires students to complete over 700 hours of classroom instruction over a period of 90 weeks. Apprentices are employed by Autocam Medical, maintaining a full work schedule during the […]

GRCC TODAY: Autocam Medical Apprentices Earn While They Learn for Free

Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their CNC Machinist Apprentice Program during a November 10th ceremony at the AMP Lab at Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids. The event, recognizing the company’s fourth class of graduates, was kicked off […]

NEWSBREAK: Autocam Medical Apprenticeship Program Produces High-Caliber Machinists

The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Lab has churned out another group of CNC machinists from its apprenticeship program. Kentwood-based Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, said Dec. 3 it presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their computer numerical control (CNC) machinist apprentice program during a […]

GRCC TODAY: Graduation Ceremony at the AMP Lab Honors Autocam Medical Apprentices

The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Lab has churned out another group of CNC machinists from its apprenticeship program. Kentwood-based Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, said Dec. 3 it presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their computer numerical control (CNC) machinist apprentice program during a […]

TODAY’S MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS: Autocam Medical’s Apprentice Program Puts Students on Career Path

Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their CNC Machinist Apprentice Program during a November 10th ceremony at the AMP Lab at Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids. The event, recognizing the company’s fourth class of graduates, was kicked off […]

GRBJ: Autocam Medical Apprentices Join the Next Generation of CNC Machinists

The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Lab has churned out another group of CNC machinists from its apprenticeship program. Kentwood-based Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, said Dec. 3 it presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their computer numerical control (CNC) machinist apprentice program during a […]

MLIVE: Autocam Medical Continues To Invest in West Michigan With New $60M Site, 250 More Jobs

The number of jobs and investments planned by West Michigan businesses climbed this year, as companies that delayed projects in 2020 at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic pushed forward with expansions, according to The Right Place. The Grand Rapids-based economic development group, which serves an eight-county region, provided assistance to businesses that are projected […]

DBUSINESS: Autocam Medical Apprentice Program Helps To Fill Skilled Trades Pipeline

Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices in Grand Rapids, presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their CNC Machinist Apprentice Program during a November ceremony at the AMP Lab at Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids. The year-round program requires students to complete more than 700 […]