The robots have descended on Trump Country
The growing use of work robots and the deployment of artificial intelligence have been most disruptive in just those areas of the country that provided President Trump with crucial margins of support…
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What NY Times column gets wrong on robots
Robots don't take away jobs.nWhen companies lose to their competition, that's when workers lose jobs.nThere seems to be this idea: If the robots hadn't shown up, the jobs would have stayed. But…
Clinkenbeard expands operations
On Dec. 3 Clinkenbeard relocated to a 40,000-square-foot facility in South Beloit, Ill. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-04 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/clinkenbeard-expands-operations/ Legacy…
Fives Machining Systems Inc. moves its Machine Tool Services & Solutions business
HEBRON, Kentucky, December 4, 2018 – Fives Machining Systems, Inc. a global machine tool and complete manufacturing solutions provider, has announced the relocation of its Machine Tool Services &Solutions business to a…
Niigata Machine Techno USA Inc. appoints Gregory Hobbs
Elk Grove Village, IL – Niigata Machine Techno USA, Inc., a specialist in horizontal machining centers, announces the appointment of Gregory Hobbs as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Imported…
Heidenhain Corp. names first authorized training partner in North America
SCHAUMBURG, IL (January 2019) – HEIDENHAIN is proud to announce Community College of Denver's (CCD) Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) as the first HEIDENHAIN authorized training partner (ATP) focusing on its CNC controls…
Arch Cutting Tools hires Marcus Ralston
ARCH Cutting Tools is pleased to announce and welcome Marcus Ralston as Director of Product Management - Standards. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Weiler Abrasives Group promotes Jennifer Hawkins
CRESCO, Pa. — December 20, 2018 — Weiler Abrasives, a provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, announced the promotion of Jennifer Hawkins to director of sales –…
Eriez Manufacturing Co. promotes James Cooke
Erie, PA—Eriez® has appointed James Cooke to the position of Managing Director of Eriez-Australia, according to an announcement by Eriez Senior Director of Asia Pacific Operations and Strategy Jaisen Kohmuench. Imported from…
Heidenhain Corp. opens office on West Coast
SCHAUMBURG, IL (December 2018) - As the Silicon Valley in California and the West Coast continue to be the hub of the semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., HEIDENHAIN has expanded its motion…
Trump hypes jobs relocating back to the U.S. Are they?
President Donald Trump once named his style of elocution "truthful hyperbole" — what he described as a form of promotion to get people excited. One area the president currently likes to pump…
Heller Machine Tools LP partners with Compumachine Inc.
Troy, Michigan – December 1, 2018 - HELLER Machine Tools is pleased to announce our new partnership with Compumachine. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Mazak Corp. to open technical center
FLORENCE, Ky., December 10, 2018 – With its sights set on further strengthening customer support, especially for those in the high-tech industries, Mazak Corporation has announced it will open a new Mazak…
Jaisen Kohmuench promoted at Eriez Manufacturing Co.
Erie, PA—Eriez® Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development Lukas Guenthardt announces that Jaisen Kohmuench has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Director of Asia-Pacific Operations and Strategy. Imported…
Weiler Abrasives Group appoints abrasive specialists
CRESCO, Pa. — December 6, 2018 — Weiler Abrasives, a provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, announced two new positions within the company to serve key metal…
Universal Robots A/S marks sales anniversary
Odense, Denmark, December 5, 2018: When Linatex, a Danish supplier of technical plastics and rubber for industrial applications, bought a UR5 robot arm from Universal Robots (UR) to automate CNC machine tending…
Pferd Inc. announces successor to president
Milwaukee, WI—PFERD INC, a global manufacturer of abrasives, brushes and power tools, has announced the appointment of Mariano Presas as President—Americas effective August 31, 2019. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Vero Software Ltd. hires Justin Duke
Vero Software has hired new Territory Sales Manager Justin Duke, who will oversee sales of the Radan solution for sheet metal in the Great Plains region. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Mazak Corp. advances Hybrid technology
FLORENCE, Ky., December 3, 2018 – Mazak Corporation has announced its acquisition of MegaStir, a supplier of friction stir welding (FSW) tools and technology located in Provo, Utah. Imported from the CTE…
Tool-Flo Manufacturing Inc. opens facility
December 1, 2018 - HOUSTON, TX USA—In order to provide premium levels of support to its customers, Tool-Flo, a member of the IMC Group, has consolidated its sales, engineering & manufacturing operations…
How modern-day apprenticeships can help manufacturers succeed
By now, you've probably heard the troubling statistics. IndustryWeek reports that nearly 25% of manufacturing employees are age 55 or older, and many will soon be leaving to enjoy a well-earned retirement.…
Tips and tricks for CNC machining
When machining for precision, there's no such thing as planning too much. There are many important aspects to account for, from bit tapers to material burrs to caliper readings. Even what direction…
Nail manufacturer at risk because of steel, aluminum tariffs
The operations manager at the largest nail manufacturer in the United States, Mid Continent Steel and Wire Inc., says his company has fought hard to survive in the face of unfair foreign…
Aircraft manufacturing outlook positive for 2019
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association expresses optimism about the industry's prospects for 2019. Also, increased third-quarter 2018 aircraft delivery figures were seen across all aircraft segments. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Cleveland manufacturers can't find enough younger workers to replace retirees
If not for a high school technical program that introduced Matt Schauer to the manufacturing industry, the 25-year-old might have never ended up at Fredon Corp., operating a machine as big as…