Winner 2024 American Legacy Award for Best Educational Book!
A rhyming picture book for kids! Manufacturing is introduced as the art and science of MAKING things, something all kids love to do.
Where is this manufacturing job market? Everywhere in the world.
How is this happening? Technology is revolution Ing and democratizing an entire massive industry globally.
We are talking about manufacturing, an industry that continues to create wealth and value.
But the manufacturing of today isn't the dull, dirty, and dangerous industry of the past. It is experiencing a revolution - so much so it is now called Smart Manufacturing.
With the sophisticated equipment and processes -- skilled and knowledgeable people are needed and needed NOW!
Technology does more than make the business better. By eliminating many obstacles, It enables more of the population to be employed in the industry. And provides well-paying jobs to college graduates - and also to those that follow educational paths, especially in STEM.
Consider the robotic revolution that is underway. Robots perform repetitive and dangerous tasks that might have required human workers to have extraordinary physical strength.
No longer! For example, when the job becomes programming a robot rather than personally lifting heavy objects all day, the job opens up to many more people. Physical endurance is no longer a job requirement!
As populations diversify around the globe, employers are eager to tap into workers that possess language, culture, and life experiences that relate to the customer base. But let's make all kids aware that it exists - it's never too early to start! Introduce kids to the world of Smart Manufacturing, where people of all kinds are the most important part of the process!
Note that this is a longer book than most children's books, maybe too long for a single reading session at about 1500 words.
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & SMART MANUFACTURING EXPERT2024 Best Children's Educational Category Winner, American Legacy Book Awards2024 Best Children's Non-Fiction Category Winner, NYC Big Book Award2024 Purdue University INSPIRE Teen Gift Guide Four-time Top 10 IIoT and Industry 4.0 InfluencerTRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURINGThroughout my career, I've gained boots-on-the-ground experience in over 500 production facilities, bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing and the exciting world of Industry 4.0. My approach demystifies smart manufacturing, showing how today's production environments have evolved from "dark, dank, and dangerous" to high-tech hubs of innovation where "mass production" transforms into "mass customization."My hands-on expertise ranges from installing sensors in massive automotive engine machine tools to testing industrial radio technology in the New York subway system. I've donned the requisite "bunny suit" to work alongside clients in both pharmaceutical and semiconductor clean rooms, giving me unparalleled insight into the practical applications of smart manufacturing principles.IN-DEMAND SPEAKER AND THOUGHT LEADERSAs a keynote speaker and workshop leader, I've presented at premier industry events hosted by: - IoT Emerge Conference- Réseau Innovation 4.0 Network- Nevada Economic Development Board- International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering- Ontario Board of Professional Engineers- Information and Communications Technology Conference- Association of Career and Technical Education- Inc MontereyI've delivered lectures to universities including Northeastern, Temple University, Clarkson University, West Virginia University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Humber College, and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and more.My articles appear in respected publications such as PCB007, Industrial Machinery Digest, Quality Digest, Cisco's The Network, Assembly Magazine, Machine Design, Plant Engineering, and numerous others. My articles include "Redefining White-Collar Jobs in America," "The Future of Manufacturing Production," and "Bridging the Industry 4.0 Innovation Gap."
