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Hiding the trichlor

I recently read an article discussing how the Environmental Protection Agency will now allow asbestos-containing products to be manufactured and sold in the United States on "a case-by-case" basis, apparently reversing parts…

Contributor · November 26, 2018

Back in black

Since 2006, sales of vinyl records have been increasing steadily. No one is happier than Pheenix Alpha. Working from its original 20th century blueprints for a vinyl record press, the company is…

Contributor · November 21, 2018

Manufacturing jobs are defying expectations

"Nation longs for one more day with dying manufacturing sector." That headline, published in 2014 by the satirical website The Onion, anticipated both President Donald Trump's fears and the retorts he gets…

Contributor · November 20, 2018

Benefits of variable spindle speed controls when grinding

Precision grinding results in the material removal of metals of all kinds and crystalline materials of all kinds, i.e. glass, quartz, ceramic, ferrite, abrasives, stone and other materials that cannot be machined…

Contributor · November 20, 2018

How automation can help small manufacturers beat the giants

Sometimes manufacturing can feel like a battle between David and Goliath. But in the era of automation, think Industry 4.0, manufacturers are discovering the advantages to being smaller. Automation technology has leveled…

Contributor · November 20, 2018

Learning feeds and speeds again

Continuous learning, continuous improvement, continuous generation of ideas—they're all important things. I would like to think they're especially important to manufacturers but am struggling to come up with a specific reason. Every…

Contributor · November 19, 2018

What's DFAM?

Depending on whom you ask, you'll receive wildly different unravelings of the acronym DFAM. To music aficionados, DFAM might mean "drummer from another mother," clever branding from Moog Music Inc. to describe…

Contributor · November 16, 2018

Immigrants are indispensable to US manufacturing

A fact sheet by the National Immigration Forum focuses on immigrants in the U.S. manufacturing sector, highlighting key information about their demographics, incomes and contributions. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…

Contributor · November 15, 2018

Be you in manufacturing

Modern manufacturing is a diverse, inclusive community, embracing and supporting the creativity that each person can bring to build something bigger than an individual. Many manufacturers are setting great examples of what…

Contributor · November 15, 2018

Reduction of emissions through form honing

The future development impetus of the internal combustion engine will focus on the reduction of emissions. This is dependent on fuel consumption, which in turn is determined by the internal engine friction.…

Contributor · November 15, 2018

Predictive maintenance to improve asset efficiency

Equipment manufacturers, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies, and power and process plant owners and operators commonly face the challenge of keeping their fleet, machinery, and other assets working efficiently, while also…

Contributor · November 15, 2018

Q&A with Sandvik Coromant's global president

After being at AB Sandvik Coromant, Sandviken, Sweden, for 17 years, Nadine Crauwels was appointed global president of the cutting tool manufacturer in May 2017. She has had roles in sales, product…

Contributor · November 13, 2018

'Poly–poly–or what?' third part – hard turning

We are in part three of our article series "Poly–poly–or what?" The series looks back at the time between autumn 1974 and the Hanover Trade Show in the spring of 1975. Dealing…

Contributor · November 12, 2018

Swiss toolmaker achieves efficiency gains through automation

Fraisa SA is a family-owned business that offers its customers a complete range of endmills, drills and taps. The toolmaker provides a full customer service offering with logistics, specials, regrinding and recycling…

Contributor · November 12, 2018

Batteryless smart devices closer to reality

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have taken a huge step towards making smart devices that do not use batteries or require charging. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…

Contributor · November 8, 2018

Cluster CEO recognized by People Magazine

Cluster's CEO and founder, Kim Taylor, has been highlighted in People Magazine's feature "25 Women Changing the World." Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…

Contributor · November 6, 2018

Rockford Systems LLC relocates headquarters

ROCKFORD, IL, OCTOBER 18, 2018 -- To accommodate rapid growth and future expansion, Rockford Systems, LLC., a provider of machine safeguarding products, safety education and industrial safety services, is pleased to announce…

Contributor · November 5, 2018

Seco Tools LLC promotes Tyler Martin

TROY, Mich., October 11, 2018 – Seco Tools has named Tyler Martin as its new manager of engineering services. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…

Contributor · November 5, 2018

Carmex Precision Tools LLC opens distribution center

Richfield, WI – – – Jim White, National Sales Manager of Carmex USA, has announced the opening of a new distribution center to serve the expanding West Coast market. Imported from the…

Contributor · November 5, 2018

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