Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Rick Knisely

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Mr. Knisely, Rick

President

Before getting involved with the educational industry, Rick Knisely performed CNC and CAD work in the aircraft industry for approximately two years. In 1993, Rick moved to a small educational company that produced curriculum for software and equipment such as CNC machines and Robotics. He was their national sales manager, head of a product development team, performed training for teachers, and was involved with several competitions at the National SkillsUSA competition. In 2007, Rick moved to Arizona to work with AZTECH Educational Resources and have been performing teacher training, sales, and directly involved with SkillsUSA Arizona by running a few contests at the state and regional level.

Sessions:

4637 - Laser Engraving Technology & Safety Certification

07/13/2024

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Westin La Paloma

  • Engineering, Manufacturing
  • Information Technologies

This hands-on session will focus on laser printing, design process and part production. Participants will learn to use a laser and software for laser engraving. Participants will learn safety and operation specifics which meet ANSI and OSHA requirements. All registered participants in this training will take the Industrial Laser Safety Certification Exam, a nationally recognized industry certification for Laser and Plasma cutter users.

4638 - Solidworks CAM Workshop

07/14/2024

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Westin La Paloma

  • Engineering, Manufacturing

Participants will learn Solidworks CAM for use with CNC machines. This software is an add-on to all versions of Solidworks design software. This software is powered by CAMWorks, and uses rule-based technology that enables you to integrate design and manufacturing in one application.

4665 - SkillsUSA Competition Team Preparation for AMT, RAT, MAM Events

07/15/2024

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Westin La Paloma

  • Engineering, Manufacturing

Participants will learn critical team preparation and training basics for four SkillsUSA state and national contests. This session focuses on the Automated Manufacturing Technology (AMT), Robotics and Automation Technology (RAT), and Mechatronics and Additive Manufacturing (MAM) competitions. We will look at the competitions from 2023 at the State level, and discuss the important aspects of taking teams to National SkillsUSA Competitions. Information about Industry certifications will be discussed, including but not limited to NIMS and CSWA.