SOUTH BELOIT, IL - North American Tool has announced Metal Working Solutions has been appointed as the Independent Manufacturer Representative for North American Tool's line of special taps, thread mills, dies, and…
Contributor · March 4, 2019
Industrial Innovations has expanded its machine shop and fabricating capability and is offering CNC machining of prototype, custom and replacement parts, as well as short production runs and 4-axis machining for a…
Contributor · March 4, 2019
WATERTOWN, Wis. — Brett Allard has been appointed Project Manager for Berken Solutions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-03-01 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/berken-solutions-inc-appoints-brett-allard/ Legacy…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL — Acme Industrial Company, a subsidiary of Jergens, Inc., has announced the promotion of Megan Evans to Order Fulfillment Manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL — Acme Industrial Company, a subsidiary of Jergens, Inc., has announced the addition of Andrew Kuhl as Plant Manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA – SA International (SAi), a provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the promotion of Gudrun Bonte to VP…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
Manufacturers' most valuable data is generated daily on shop floors, bringing with it the challenge of analyzing it to find prescriptive insights fast. This is an ideal problem for machine learning to…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
In 2019, we expect a continued strong, robust manufacturing sector. Even if there is some slowdown, the challenge for many companies this year remains, "How do we generate more with less?" as…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
The fact that polycrystalline diamonds (PCD) could "show profile" in October 1978 could be attributed to random chance, but could it have something to do with "luck"? But how did golf professional…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
The Manufacturing Institute announced they will award Danielle Allen with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence…
Contributor · March 1, 2019
The market performance of the machine tool sector is highly dependent on commodity prices, macroeconomic conditions and sector performance (e.g., automotive, construction, aerospace, and ship building). According to IHS Markit Economy and…
Contributor · February 27, 2019
To address the often-vexing questions about Industry 4.0, there is a new smart Manufacturing blog named Ask the Machine Whisperer? This blog is intended to educate the manufacturing community about all things…
Contributor · February 27, 2019
Boeing Co. has begun a sweeping transformation of its quality system, including the use of smart tools and automation. It also will eliminate thousands of quality checks because they are no longer…
Contributor · February 22, 2019
Micro-Laser Assisted Machining Technologies Inc. makes laser-based tools to improve machining for ceramics, silicon and metal. The lasers generate heat of about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit at a tiny point a tenth the…
Contributor · February 22, 2019
When it comes to cost-saving techniques, many manufacturers instinctively look toward making cuts; this could mean anything from laying off employees to pulling back on new technology. However, these methods can bring…
Contributor · February 20, 2019
With words like quality, innovation and superior service defining this global manufacturer, it was only natural that the company would seek a partner with equally high standards when it came time to…
Contributor · February 20, 2019
Avon Machining LLC in Shelby Township, Michigan, needed enterprise resource planning that would integrate seamlessly across manufacturing operations and provide easier access to real-time information. The company decided to implement ERP from…
Contributor · February 19, 2019
Manufacturing is in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, and constant plant floor changes are forcing companies to keep up with the rapid pace or risk…
Contributor · February 19, 2019
Master Fluid Solutions continues its commitment to its customers across the globe with the announcement of its new precision machining center. Known worldwide for its TRIM, long-lasting, premium-performance and aerospace-approved metalworking fluids,…
Contributor · February 18, 2019
CNC Machines announced that it has chosen Kevin Bruffet of Orlando, Florida, as the recipient of its first-ever Veteran to Machinist scholarship. CNC Machines, a Florida-based used CNC machine dealer, established the…
Contributor · February 14, 2019
MAPAL Frhenosa, a joint venture by the MAPAL Group, is stepping up its activities in Mexico. The company has built a second branch in Santiago de Querétaro, giving it an operation right…
Contributor · February 14, 2019
KMC Global, a group of wholly owned, autonomous companies—including PRAB Inc.—that manufacture equipment designed to enhance how industries process material, announces the expansion of its Controls & Automation division to serve outside…
Contributor · February 13, 2019
One of the best parts of my job is visiting factories where metal parts are machined. In connection with the feature article I wrote for our April issue about machining large parts,…
Contributor · February 12, 2019
Before dying at the age of 100 in December, James Galuppo, founder and owner of Etna Tool & Die Corp., urged his only child, Flavia, not to sell the company headquarters. She…
Contributor · February 11, 2019
The United States had as many people working in the manufacturing sector in December as 69 years earlier. The 32,000 positions added in that month took the number of jobs in manufacturing…
Contributor · February 11, 2019