These days, it’s assumed that your personal computer will communicate effortlessly with your printer, keyboard, external hard drive, MP3 player and an assortment of other electronics.

In 2010, DMG / Mori Seiki University (DMSU) delivered a mind-boggling 30,000 hours of training and 9,000 course completions. The program’s strategy includes instructor-led classroom training; on-the-job installation and operation guidance; and “Education on Demand” (EOD)—a collection of dozens of state-of-the-art online courses. Here are some DMSU highlights.

Watching Vice President Tim Smith make his presentation to the standing-room-only crowd at the recent DMG / Mori Seiki USA Innovation Days event, it’s clear that he is excited about sharing “The Smiths Machine Philosophy.” No wonder: Smiths has experienced explosive growth during what has been a challenging manufacturing economy.

Meeting the demand for complex geometries, tiny sizes and flawless surface finishes isn’t easy—but the new NTX2000 mill-turn center is up to the challenge.

When it comes to dental manufacturing, it’s easy to bite off more than one can chew. It’s a sector in which tough-to-machine materials meet microscopic, one-of-a-kind specifications and stringent, medical-grade requirements—presenting a seriously daunting machining task.

Big events deserve early announcements! Innovation Days 2012, May 8-10, will be here sooner than you think. This three-day whirlwind of technology demonstrations, expert seminars and valuable one-on-one consultation drew more than 2,000 attendees last year—and we’re planning for another winning event this year.