Top 5 reasons to automate manufacturing
Manufacturers are looking to lower costs and increase speed without sacrificing quality. This means getting more done in less time with less manpower, less scrap and fewer mistakes. To do this, the…
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The end of Trump's "manufacturing renaissance"?
The manufacturing industry got a huge boost from President Donald Trump's election, seeing a groundswell of job gains during his first year in office. But the trade war with China has undone…
U.S. manufacturers won't easily move out of China
U.S. companies aren't likely to pack up manufacturing operations in China and move back home amid the trade war. That's because supply chains are "very difficult to put together and equally difficult…
The digital thread that weaves production together
Smart manufacturing, or Industry 4.0, is transforming manufacturing back into an economic powerhouse. Industry 4.0 helps companies digitally transform manufacturing operations to provide new capabilities, reduce costs, empower teams, improve decision-making and…
U.S. manufacturing is no longer a sad song by Bruce Springsteen
Factory work used to be dirty, dangerous and bleak. Technology has changed that, creating a manufacturing sector that looks radically different. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
The impact of robots on jobs
New robots will be able to generate savings in manufacturing and plug short-term gaps while helping create future jobs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on…
Securing multicloud manufacturing systems in a zero-trust world
Private equity firms are snapping up manufacturing companies at a quick pace, setting off a merger and acquisition gold rush while leaving multicloud manufacturing systems unprotected in a zero-trust world. Imported from…
How to optimize a workforce
It's hard to believe that the phrase "war for talent" was coined more than 20 years ago. Today, the fight to attract and retain talented employees rages on in virtually every industry…
Sumitomo Electric Carbide joins OMIC R&D as 30th member
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMICR&D) has welcomed Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. as its 30th member. Sumitomo, whose U.S. subsidiary is headquartered in near Chicago, also has other several…
Automotive control system manufacturers invests in multisensor inspection
Continental needed a high capacity system capable of rapid inspection cycles combined with fast surface scanning and accurate feature measurements, the aim being to gain more comprehensive insight into the company's products.…
ATV and InnovationQuarter invest in Delft robotics startup IMSystems
ATV and InnovationQuarter's investment in IMSystems will help further accelerate the development of their technology in robotics. IMSystems' Archimedes Drive takes a leap forward in transmission systems. In contrast to conventional gears,…
MachineMetrics releases '2019 State of the Industry for CNC Machining'
MachineMetrics, a leading data analytics platform for manufacturers, has announced the release of its much anticipated 2019 State of the Industry (SOTI) for CNC Machining. Driven exclusively by real manufacturing data collected…
BIG KAISER ramps up green initiatives
As part of an ongoing effort to make processes and products more environmentally friendly, BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc., Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is making modifications to production materials and packaging. Specifically, the…
Clippard uses GIP Plasma hybrid coated brass wire to boost EDMing speed
Clippard, Cincinnati, produces fluid control products and other high-precision components, and prides itself on having been vertically integrated for decades, since its founding in 1941. The company operates two ISO-certified manufacturing locations…
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA adds machining capacity
To support rapid growth within its mechanical testing department, Hermitage, Pennsylvania-based Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania has invested in a new Haas ST-10 CNC lathe. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Tooling Tech Group hires Craig Fullenkamp as sales engineer
Tooling Tech Group (TTG), a Macomb, Michigan-based provider of engineered tools and automated assembly equipment to a wide range of industries, has hired Craig Fullenkamp as its Segen Quick-Change and standard products…
Michael Smith joins Magnetic Specialties
Magnetic Specialties Inc., Telford, Pennsylvania, announces the addition of Michael K. Smith as business development manager. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-12-16 CTE…
Study: Adoption of cost-effective wire EDMs to gain momentum
According to a new market report pertaining to the global electric discharge machine (EDM) market, that market is projected to reach a value of US$ 6.1 billion by 2027. The EDM market…
API launches independent CMM calibration business
API Services has added coordinate measuring machine calibration to its portfolio of machine tool, industrial robot and laser tracker calibration services. API offers both a standard CMM certification and a premium CMM…
Kent USA machining centers keep Miyama USA going strong
Being a Tier 3 supplier to automotive and appliance OEMs is high-volume, extremely competitive work, where success depends in large part on fast, accurate and above all dependable equipment. Fortunately for Bill…
GMTA is North American distributor for WEMA Glauchau GmbH
German Machine Tools of America is now the North American distributor of WEMA Glauchau GmbH. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2019-12-11 CTE source:…
Lach Diamond celebrates 50th anniversary of a technology innovation
In 1969, during a spring trade show in Hanover, Germany, Lach Diamond reports that the company was the first manufacturer worldwide to demonstrate the grinding of HSS and high-alloy steel on a…
Hurco forms preferred partnership with BMO Automation
Hurco Cos. Inc. continued its commitment to help customers navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape by partnering with BMO Automation, a company that shares Hurco's mission to help manufacturers increase productivity and profitability.…
Starrett appoints David Allen as Metrology Systems vice president
The L.S. Starrett Co. has announced the appointment of David Allen as vice president, Starrett Metrology Systems. In this newly created role, Allen will be responsible for the strategy, growth and profitability…
Mazak keeps manufacturers informed with new All Axes podcast
Mazak Corp. has launched All Axes, a new podcast developed to keep manufacturers in-the-know about all things manufacturing. The podcast features original content on a wide range of industry-critical subjects and issues…