Shaping the future of manufacturing: DMG MORI Education
High-quality education is crucial for the future of industry. Young talent must be nurtured and prepared as well as possible for future professional requirements. In recent years, it has become increasingly challenging to attract young people to technical professions. However, rapid technological change and new opportunities for cooperation are also opening up new opportunities for educational institutions: with the right strategy and equipment, they can redesign their training programs and make them more attractive. The key lies in continuously adapting teaching content and methods to industrial reality and the lives of young people, and in creating learning environments that are modern, inspiring, and practical.
Initial Situation
DMG MORI supports its customers in this endeavor with a comprehensive range of products and services that includes not only state-of-the-art machine tools, but also holistic training concepts and digital solutions. Our goal is to work with our partners to offer an attractive and practical learning experience that optimally prepares graduates for their careers in metalworking.
Practical education as the key to success
The training landscape in the metalworking sector is diverse. It includes universities, research institutions, vocational schools, and training workshops, which have different focuses in their training programs and different needs. However, they all have one thing in common: the environment is characterized by numerous challenges. In technical training occupations and degree programs in particular, the number of pupils and students is mostly declining. Competition for new talent has therefore intensified for providers in recent years. In addition, both private and public institutions usually struggle with limited financial resources. Budget constraints make it difficult to invest in modern equipment and technologies, which in turn makes it more difficult to get young people excited about training programs.
However, the attractiveness and quality of training depend largely on the available equipment and the courses offered. To successfully attract young talent, education providers and schools need modern technologies, practical teaching concepts, and a future-oriented working environment that ideally prepares young people for their future careers. They must ensure that the content taught complies with the framework curriculum and that the technologies used in training meet modern standards and are also available in the companies. Industrial companies, in turn, have an interest in making their own training programs and training workshops as attractive as possible for trainees. Many companies have already succeeded in significantly increasing their applicant numbers with the right technologies and framework conditions, thereby strengthening their own position in the market. DMG MORI supports educational providers and institutions in the successful and practical training of young talent with state-of-the-art equipment and appropriate training concepts. We offer special training packages that include machine tools as well as innovative software and teaching materials. Our modular solutions can be adapted to the requirements of the educational institution and range from single workstations to complete training centers.
In addition, DMG MORI is active as a “Global Industry Partner” of WorldSkills. In this role, we support vocational competitions and promote the training of skilled workers at national and international level.
Practical training requires the right equipment
For practical training, educational institutions and training workshops need modern equipment that meets current industry standards. Compact and user-friendly machines are required that simulate basic machining processes and enable safe familiarization. The technological requirements here are usually lower than in the subsequent profession, with the focus on teaching basic skills.
In the public sector, machines are often procured through a tender process. This requires education providers to provide detailed specifications of the equipment they need and to comply with complex procurement procedures. Procurement cycles are often very long, meaning that the machines are planned to be used for decades. A long-term partnership, reliable service and spare parts supply, and direct support from the manufacturers are therefore essential. Continuous training of training staff and teachers is also crucial to ensure the quality of teaching.
Different institutions have different needs
The choice of the right machine equipment depends heavily on the respective educational institution and its focus. Vocational schools often focus on compact machines with industry-specific specifications and standard machine controls, such as those used in nearby companies. Basic training usually takes place on conventional lathes and milling machines. After the first year of training, students are trained on universal CNC machines. This ensures that trainees are optimally prepared for everyday work in their companies.
At universities and research institutions, on the other hand, the focus is often on high-tech, specialized machines. Here, for example, high-precision machines for automation experiments and the latest technologies such as 3D printers for metal are used. These are essential for the development of new manufacturing processes. The systems are usually modular in design and integrated into networked systems.
Industrial companies often use their training workshops to present themselves as attractive employers and training companies and to recommend themselves to young people as potential employers. The selection of machines often reflects the reality of production in the company. Trainees then find the machines used there in a similar form in production.
In workshops for people with disabilities, the focus is usually on simple and safe operability. The machines must offer ergonomic workstations, be easy to operate, and offer an optimal price-performance ratio. Worker assistance systems are often used to minimize error rates and increase process reliability. This enables individual support and participation in working life.
Value Added
DMG MORI: The ideal partner for training in manufacturing
DMG MORI offers a tailor-made portfolio that is precisely tailored to the specific needs of various educational institutions and workshops. We offer complete turnkey education packages that include not only the machine tool, but also suitable CAD/CAM software, training materials, curricula, simulation software, and comprehensive training for teachers. This simplifies implementation and allows teaching to start immediately. By providing state-of-the-art and attractive learning environments that meet industry standards, our offering makes a significant contribution to securing future personnel requirements. It inspires young people to pursue technical careers and prepares them optimally for the demands of industry.
For training purposes, we offer DMG MORI machines for all levels, from compact entry-level models to highly complex 5-axis machining centers and additive manufacturing systems. In addition, we prepare Industry 4.0 concepts methodically and didactically and offer training and simulation software as important tools for digital transformation in education. The wide range of products and services, which includes a variety of solutions and services, ideally prepares students and trainees for their future careers.
Your advantages as a DMG MORI customer
Customers in the education sector benefit from our wide range of state-of-the-art industrial machines. Our machines are a future-proof investment and can be used flexibly for a variety of teaching content.
For the basics of turn & mill in the first year of training, we offer the conventional FP 4 M and the NEF 360 LZ. The CLX 350 and the DMV 60 are available as an introduction to CNC machining. For training in 5-axis machining, the top-selling training machine DMU 40 is used. The DMU 40 and CTX 350 are also used as competition machines in national and international WorldSkills championships. The CLX 450 TC and NTX 500 are ideal machine solutions for getting started in process-integrated machining.
Universities and colleges often focus on future technologies and use our solutions in the field of additive manufacturing, such as the LASERTEC SLM or the LASERTEC DED Hybrid series or ultrasonic machines. CELOS X, our digital user interface and the underlying software, allows machines to be networked for easy data collection and analysis. It is therefore perfectly suited for teaching Industry 4.0 concepts in education.
The offering is rounded off by comprehensive training courses at the DMG MORI Academy for teachers and trainers, who impart the necessary knowledge for operating the machines and preparing the content for teaching purposes.
DMG MORI customers also receive a wide range of services: Our comprehensive service and support, as well as our presence in over 40 countries worldwide, ensures that companies and institutions can always make optimal use of their machines.
Future Orientation
Corporate strategy
Machining Transformation (MX) is DMG MORI's response to the changing needs of society every ten years. With the MX strategy, DMG MORI pursues the goal of promoting sustainability and counteracting the shortage of skilled workers with the help of process integration and automation. In addition, top talent is to be promoted through extensive training programs in digitization.
Since 2016, DMG MORI has been a main sponsor of the WorldSkills Competitions as a Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills International. As an international movement, WorldSkills contributes to improving vocational training in the participating countries. In addition, the competition shows the industry how productivity can be increased with the latest technologies and well-trained skilled workers. Any training system that applies WorldSkills standards can evaluate its graduates according to current industry standards. For us, however, WorldSkills is more than just a competition: it is the perfect platform for getting young people excited about manufacturing careers.
Education
The future of industry lies in the hands of educational institutions and training workshops. With the right strategy and teaching concept, they can attract the talents of tomorrow to a career in manufacturing. A practical, inspiring learning environment and modern, industry-standard machines are the basis for successfully teaching skills.
DMG MORI supports educational institutions with state-of-the-art machine tools and tailor-made turnkey training concepts that create an attractive learning environment. This ensures that graduates are optimally prepared for their careers and sets the course for a successful future.