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The modern world relies heavily on manufacturing and mass production. Nearly everything from everyday items to infrastructure and equipment is at least partly a product of contemporary manufacturing technologies.

Manufacturing is a significant cornerstone of the Canadian economy. It accounts for around 10 percent of the country's GDP, amounting to approximately $174 billion, and employs more than 1.7 million people full-time.

Modern manufacturing has come a long way since the industrial revolution began in the 18th century. Higher production demands and customer expectations have led to manufacturing practices and equipment advancements, one of which is the coordinate measuring machine.

A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a specialized piece of equipment that measures the dimensions of a particular object through coordinate measurement technology. These measurements could span three dimensions: an object's length, width, and height (i.e., their X, Y, and Z axes).

These machines are programmable and could be used to automate the quality control process. They ensure accurate and consistent measurements, which are highly useful in precision manufacturing, such as aircraft parts and medical equipment.

Besides the initial cost of acquiring a CMM, your company also needs to consider operational costs. One of these expenses is training employees to handle these machines properly.

Below are some advantages your company could gain from training from a CMM machine expert. 

Launching a training program for selected employees would require an initial investment, but acquiring this knowledge for your workforce is worthwhile.

Mistakes, especially in the quality control stage, could cost the company a lot of money. In large-scale productions, these mistakes could add up and incur significant losses.

Well-informed and knowledgeable CMM operators and employees are less likely to make mistakes and even speed up the production process, helping the company save on time and resources.

Well-constructed and executed CMM training programs ensure that your CMM operators and employees are more capable of handling the machine and working around it.

Using a CMM is already a step in the right direction when it comes to increasing productivity in the workplace. It allows your company to automate the high-effort task, which is quality control for high-precision manufacturing.

Over time, employees equipped with the necessary skills will be much more productive, as these once-foreign tasks will become second nature. This allows employees to redirect their efforts to other equally important tasks.

Investing in employee training and skills development, especially in something as specialized as CMM operations, is a great way to boost employee morale. This new knowledge will help employees better understand their role and improve their overall performance, significantly contributing to their excellent disposition and productivity.

Training sessions are informative and allow employees to communicate with one another and bond over a shared experience, helping improve the company culture and working environment.

If your company has recently acquired a CMM or is planning to purchase one, it's also essential to factor in training costs. Investing in employee training is a must since your machine can only perform as well as the people who operate it.

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