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N.H. tool maker going solar

Jarvis Cutting Tools is constructing a 500W AC solar panel array in front of its property in Rochester, N.H. Jarvis President Costikyan Jarvis said the solar project will help the company cut…

Contributor · July 12, 2016

YG-1 USA announces personnel moves

In two separate personnel moves, YG-1 Tool Co., Vernon Hills, Ill., recently promoted Shane Hollenbaugh to Executive Director of Sales and hired Bill Pulvermacher as Director of Marketing. Pulvermacher will be responsible…

Contributor · July 11, 2016

ISM Says New Orders, Production, Employment Growing

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the fourth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 85th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest…

Contributor · July 6, 2016

NASA Research Supports IKONICS Technology

IKONICS Corp., a Duluth-based imaging technology company, announced today that IKONICS Precision Abrasive Machining capabilities align with NASA test results to reduce aerodynamic drag on acoustic jet engine liners. Imported from the…

Contributor · July 6, 2016

John Force Racing and Hurco announce multi-year deal

CEO of John Force Racing Inc. and 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force along with Cory Miller, General Manager of Hurco North America, announced an initial five year agreement between the…

Contributor · June 28, 2016

Takumi opens Indianapolis showroom

Takumi USA, Indianapolis, recently unveiled its new technology center and showroom to distributor partners to kick off the introduction of Takumi USA to the North American market. Imported from the CTE archive…

Contributor · June 28, 2016

In Memoriam: Patrick M. Ryan

Patrick M. Ryan, Vice President of Manufacturing for Kankakee, Ill.-based Stor-Loc, passed away June 25, 2016. A founder of the Stor-Loc Modular Drawer System, Pat recently celebrated 25 years in business. Imported…

Contributor · June 28, 2016

Camcraft uses education to combat skills gap

Most manufacturers offer at least occasional in-house instruction as factory work has become more about brains than brawn. But Tooling U-SME, an organization focused on manufacturing education that's part of an industrial…

Contributor · June 27, 2016

MMI celebrates 25 years

Michigan Manufacturing International (MMI) was founded in 1991 in Michigan by Jacob Prak. A number of moves were necessary as the operation outgrew each location, but the name remained the same. In…

Contributor · June 24, 2016

Why the Web

Sound website design and integration attracts new business and simplifies operations for manufacturers, internet marketing professional Gary Sargent said. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…

Contributor · June 23, 2016

Carbide Tool Services names Operations Manager

Carbide Tool Services Inc., Anoka, Minn., recently hired Dan Hoemberg as Operations Manager. Hoemberg, who graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, also has a degree…

Contributor · June 21, 2016

Dorner appoints new regional sales manager

Dorner Mfg. Corp., Hartland, Wis., recently appointed Michael Goodall as its Regional Sales Manager covering the area of Northern Ohio and Michigan. In this new position with Dorner, Goodall will be working…

Contributor · June 21, 2016

Sluggish economy puts pinch on mfg. technology orders

Manufacturing technology orders for April 2016 were down 27.5 percent from the same month a year ago, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report compiled by AMT – The Association…

Contributor · June 17, 2016

NIMS introduces first-ever CAM standards

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) released the first-ever industry Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) standards. Developed over the course of a yearlong intensive nationwide validation process with more than 125 subject…

Contributor · June 17, 2016

Indiana Evolution: Job shop cuts insert costs in half

Indiana job shop cuts insert costs in half and triples tool life with Beyond Evolution grooving and cut-off tools, according to a case study submitted by Kennametal Inc. Imported from the CTE…

Contributor · June 16, 2016

Haimer USA celebrates new HQ

Haimer USA last month celebrated the grand opening of its new 25,000 sq. ft. North American headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony, distinguished guest speakers, on-site machine demos and presentations. Imported from…

Contributor · June 3, 2016

Mfg. needs to shift approach to sales

Technology advancements and the Industrial Internet of Things are making outcome orientation more feasible, according to the Harvard Business Review. For example, when Rolls Royce or GE provide a "power by the…

Contributor · June 3, 2016

ISM releases May 2016 Manufacturing Report On Business

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the third consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 84th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest…

Contributor · June 2, 2016

NIST, partners create mfg. standards

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, manufacturing accounts for one-fifth of the annual energy consumption in the United States—approximately 21 quintillion joules (20 quadrillion BTU) or equivalent to 3.6 billion barrels…

Contributor · May 31, 2016

Study Shows Current Global Sourcing Trends

As part of a global business initiative, seven business schools from around the world, including Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Graduate…

Contributor · May 31, 2016

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