Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions: Evolving Through Generations, Innovating for the Future
Genesee Co. – Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions is a small business located in Burton. What began in 1944 as Schamld Tool & Die, now sits a third-generation family run business now known as Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions. Initial operations were focused on General Motors tooling needs in Flint. Today, Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions’ focus is the production of dies, molds, and other precision tools utilized to produce parts, as well as machinery. AMS serves the tooling and machining needs for such vital industry sectors as automotive, medical, electronics, and home products.
Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions was able to utilize $16,000 of the 2023 Going PRO Talent Funds to upskill eight employees, using 2023 Going PRO Talent Funds. AMS partnered with Tooling U-SME a workforce development division of SME. Employees took Introduction to CAD, Welding -141, and CNC Training courses. These courses not only enabled employees to learn new skills at their current job but allowed them to take classes for cross training and introduction to new machinery. Training has improved business operations by upskilling the current workforce, reducing downtime, and increasing productivity.
GST Michigan Works! looks forward to working with AMS for their Cycle 1 FY2024 Going PRO Award in the amount of $28,000.