As manufacturing embraces digital technologies to monitor and manage processes, training employees how to use those new tools to their fullest will become a massive challenge. To address those needs, software and equipment giant Siemens has upgraded its Elk Grove, Illinois, Technical Application Center, adding more classroom space and machines.
The upgraded facility, near Chicagos OHare Airport, features three milling machines, a turning center, a robotic center, NX-CAM training stations and several simulators running Siemens Sinumerik CNC software. In addition to the expanded hands-on systems, Siemens is expanding its virtual training offerings with webinars featuring detailed technical subjects.