The Haas Technical Education Community (HTEC) 2023 conference kicks off today until and lasts until July 27, 2023 in Fort Smith, Ariz. The four-day conference brings technical teachers and trainers together to share expertise on the best practices for teaching CNC machining, automation, metrology and more.

As one of the event’s Gold sponsors, Renishaw Inc. will provide learning opportunities for attendees, including a 90-minute opening session that covers topics such as calibration, probing and prevention of inaccuracies. That is followed by live demonstrations of Renishaw machine tool probing and calibration systems, and an opportunity to get hands-on with the Equator gauging system to measure National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) master parts.

NIMS is a nationally recognized machining credential in the USA and is used by many HTEC members. Any individual that is NIMS qualified would have passed a series of tests to demonstrate that their skills meet the industry established standards. Many trade and technical schools in the USA have aligned their training certification with NIMS to standardize and uphold student skill levels.

“At Renishaw, we understand the importance of providing students with the right training for their desired career from the outset,” explained Scotty Nicholson, Technical Training Manager for Renishaw Inc. “When a student is NIMS qualified, it means that they have followed best working practice and are capable of machining many features on a part that is 100 percent conformance and in-tolerance. This is great for the industry as it brings students to industry standard and reflects the realities of machining beyond school and university.”