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What’s Better Than Stereo? Dual Stereo.
This manufacturer uses a nifty device to help train employees to deburr micro parts.
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Manufacturer’s View on Automatic Defense Cuts
Richard Sweatman, presidents of Southern Manufacturing Technologies, weighs in on looming defense cuts.
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A High-Tech Legacy
This shop’s story sheds light on the sorts of developments that continue to spur new interest in Swiss-type lathes.
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Annual Industrial Production Growth Fastest Since February 2011
The consumer durable goods industrial production index for August shows an average level of production with a growing annual rate of change.
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More Shops Are in the Buying Mood
Our latest “30-Second Survey” indicates that more and more metalworking companies are planning to spend soon on capital equipment.
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Beyond Parts from Prints
Domaille Engineering applies design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to both its own product line and the contract work it performs for others. For the latter, DFM enables it to provide customers with much more than accurately machined parts.
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Visit Workshops for Warriors October 5
Workshops for Warriors provides vocational training for discharged veterans.
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July Machine Tool Orders Slower, 2013 Forecast is Strong
According to USMTO, machine tool orders contracted in July—just the second time since December 2009.
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August Metalworking Business Index: Industry Growth Flattening
Employment continues to increase in the metalworking industry. Supplier deliveries are still lengthening, indicating strength throughout manufacturing, but they are lengthening more slowly.
Read MoreAmerican Precision Museum Highlights History of Precision Manufacturing
The American Precision Museum, located in Windsor, Vermont, is exhibiting at IMTS in Booth E-4783, showcasing the history of precision manufacturing via a collection of fine historic American machine tools.
Read MoreSee Turbine Blades Cut From Solid Stock
Mitsui Seiki will feature the new Vertex 550-5Xb ("Blade Machine") in Booth S-8319.
Read MoreOne Hundred Years of Grinding Advances
With one hundred years’ experience, Studer is one of the best known brands in precision cylindrical grinding.
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