At Tooling U-SME, we continually update our training offerings to keep pace with new methods and technological changes in the manufacturing industry.  Below is a list of the newest classes we have released and any revisions to existing classes that have been completed. The historic list going back to 2023 is available for download at the bottom of this page.


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Department Class CodeClass TitleDetailsMonth
Metal Cutting 260252Tap Selection 390New Class29-Aug
IIoT720035AI in Manufacturing Overview 115New Class29-Aug
Supervisor Essentials 950005Team Leadership 105 Complete rewrite of Team Leadership 160 (950160) This class should be replaced29-Aug
Manual Machining 280125Engine Lathe Setup 231This class was updated to improve the clarity, instructional design, and media. The lesson on lathe components was removed because it is covered in Engine Lathe Basics, and lathe feed ratios was added into a new depth of cut lesson. Lessons on selecting depth of cut and cutting insert installation were added because they prove fundamental to setup. The class includes new animations and photos and updated test questions.29-Aug
Electrical Systems420252Semiconductors: Transistors, Thyristors, and TRIACs 352New Class31-Jul
Additive Manufacturing510275Maintenance for Directed Energy Deposition 345New Class31-Jul
Plastics Processing190160Thermoforming Overview 260Complete rewrite of Principles of Thermoforming 265 (500265) This class should be replaced31-Jul
Quality220028Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Overview 128New Class30-Jun
Lean 230023Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 123Complete rewrite of Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124 (910120) This class should be replaced30-Jun
Press Brakes 410015Bending Fundamentals 105Complete rewrite of Bending Fundamentals 120 (410120) This class should be replaced30-Jun
Welding640100Material Tests for Welding 201Revisions to improve instructional design and cover additional testing methods, including electromagnetic testing and fatigue testing. Class includes new media, test questions, and explanations.30-Jun
Safety160130Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221New animations, video, lesson text, and test questions, along with additional coverage on autonomous PITs.30-Jun
Electric Vehicle Manufacturing710050Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging 150Updates to reflect the 2025 change to NACS charging receptacles on EVs, along with new animations depicting charging infrastructure.30-Jun
Energy Storage730230Lithium-Ion Battery Handling & Safety 330Enhancements to instructional design, including new animations. Added content on battery pack cooling methods and safe battery storage and handling.30-Jun
Quality 220078Troubleshooting: Problem-Solving Strategies 178New Class30-May
Electrical Systems 420250Semiconductors: Transducers 350Complete rewrite of Photonic Semiconductor Devices 355 (460355) This class was moved from Motor controls to Electrical Systems and should be replaced30-May
Plastics Processing190150Injection Molding Overview 250Complete rewrite of Principles of Injection Molding 255 (500255) This classshould be replaced30-May
Shop Essentials (Applied Mathematics)120020Units of Measurement 112Updated explanations and new media designed to make the concepts easier to follow.30-May
Lean 230026Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 126Complete rewrite of Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125 (910125) This class should be replaced30-Apr
Metal Cutting 260217Tapping Considerations 315New Class30-Apr
Manual Machining280115Engine Lathe Basics 211New multimedia and improvements to instructional design, including streamlined wording, enhanced explanations, and revised test questions. Lesson topics and objectives were revised to be more practical and connected to real-world manual lathe operation to help prepare learners for machining tasks.30-Apr
Additive Manufacturing510270Setup for Directed Energy Deposition 340New class31-Mar
Electrical Systems420150Electrical Instruments 251More coverage on digital instruments and added information on Watt’s Law. New photos, illustrations, and animations and updated test questions.31-Mar
Electrical Systems420120DC Circuit Components 221Updated explanations and examples, including clearer comparisons between DC and AC and new examples of fuel cells and solar cells. New photos, illustrations, videos, and animations and updated test questions.31-Mar
Safety160140Confined Spaces 231Enhancements to the instructional design, including new illustrations, photos, and animations and updated test questions. Expanded information on entry team roles.31-Mar
Energy Storage420225High Energy Batteries 325Enhancements to the instructional design, including new animations on power variables and the role of the battery management system.31-Mar
Metal Cutting260175Introduction to Tapping 275New class25-Feb
Metal Cutting260190Gear Cutting Overview 290New class25-Jan
Hydraulics and Pneumatics480110The Forces of Fluid Power 201Updates to media, including new photos and illustrations to better communicate the concepts.25-Jan
Inspection140216GD&T Applications 312Content review and validation, along with minor updates to media.25-Jan


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