P a r a m o u n t
pulse Beat
November 2014
Serving the Community Since 1990
www.paramountchamber.com
Paramount Students Attend “Manufacturing Day” at ACE Clearwater
Paramount student Gonzalo Jimenez at ACE Clearwater manufacturing day demostrates 3D-mapping software.
I
n October, Manufacturing Day 2014 was celebrated across the nation, as thousands of companies threw open their doors and hosted events to demonstrate the latest technologies — as well as the careers which can be found in manufacturing today. ACE Clearwater of Paramount, Torrance, and Compton was one of those hosts. ACE manufactures custom metal formed, welded and assembled components for the aerospace and power generation industries. Nearly 350 students and teachers from surrounding communities visited the ACE facility. Fifteen different “work centers” were setup around the factory each provided unique demonstrations of steps in the manufacturing process. Included were raw material selection, 3D-mapping of surfaces (including students’ faces), drop hammer metal forming, Faro Arm precision dimensional mapping, computer-driven laser cutting, hand-motion computer controlling, welding simulations and a 3D printer in action. Students also learned about Google Glass and how it brings computers to an individual anytime, anywhere.
Representatives from Lincoln Electric demonstrate a welding simulator helmet.
Students use touch free interactive software to control the tarantulas on screen movements.
Touch free software proved to be a big hit during the event.
Adding to the event was a remote controlled rotocopter which flew above and videoed the entire event. Guests were treated to a catered lunch and a day to remember.
tional (FMA), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Manufacturing Institute (MI), and the National
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
pulse beat
15357 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723
The Manufacturing Day 2014 steering committee comprises representatives from four co-producer institutions — Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Interna-
Association of Manufacturers (NAM). For more information, go to www.mfgday.com.
More Photos on Page 7
What’s inside Ask The Expert..........................10 Business Card Directory.............12 Business Corner.........................11 Cityscape..................................15
Help wanted............................. 9 Mayors Corner.......................... 3 Members Only...........................14 New Members...........................10
On Patrol...................................... 4 PEP.................................................6 Service Clubs..................................13