[Smart Manufacturing News] Fearless of AI's Rise: STEAM Talent Becomes Irreplaceable!
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Since the US first promoted "STEAM" education in 2006, it has been in practice for many years. More mature technological development has made 3D printing and processing technology no longer limited to the industrial sector. With the development of AI artificial intelligence, the transformation of "STEAM" talent will become key to future competitiveness.
"STEAM" and Modern Technological Development
"STEAM" originated from education reform in the United States. Initially, it only had four elements: "Science," "Technology," "Engineering," and "Math." Later, "Art" was added to become the five main elements. These subjects are integrated with education to cultivate the ability to apply technology and solve problems, which is an essential competency in the future world. 
(The Royal Netherlands Air Force uses 3D printed parts to repair and manufacture aircraft components, allowing trainees to quickly get started even if they are not professional personnel initially. (Click here for the full story))
AI Reshapes the Job Market
AI artificial intelligence has made rapid progress in the past decade. According to global market research firms, informatization and automation in the past 40 years replaced about 30% of the workforce. In the future, 5G will drive Industry 4.0, replacing up to 90% of the workforce. Based on Taiwan's labor force of 11.96 million in October this year, with an average labor participation rate of 60%, a conservative estimate suggests that approximately 2.15 million people will be affected, nearly 5 times the current unemployment rate. This highlights the increasing importance of irreplaceable, integrated talent.(Ford Motor Company began cultivating interdisciplinary talent and promoting it to the production line during the early development of 3D printing. (Click here for the full story) Video source: Ford Official Youtube)
To possess interdisciplinary and integrated competitiveness, " STEAM " has received increasing attention from enterprises, universities, and vocational training centers in recent years, leading to the emergence of concepts such as "slash youth" and "diverse applications." As industrial technology becomes more widespread and the era of makers arrives, the transformation of STEAM talent is no longer just a popular science toy for elementary school students but an overall plan spanning from educational policy to career development.
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New Opportunities for STEAM Talent Transformation
(Previously, vacuum forming technology was limited to large industrial machines. Now, a desktop FormBox vacuum forming machine can cover five STEAM applications. (Click here for online tutorial))
Whether in schools or businesses, learning to think, hands-on operation, and validating results are the best solutions for integrated innovation. Mastering interdisciplinary technologies will bring more value to individuals and enterprises. Contact us immediately to get the latest STEAM solutions, or like and follow our fan page for more tutorials and new applications.
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