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For This Mold Shop, the Key to Closing the Skills Gap is Emotional Intelligence

Thanks to a culture change founded on a commitment to emotional intelligence, this mold supplier solved its skilled labor problem and increased throughput per employee.

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Dial vs. Test Indicators

Dial and test indicators are close cousins. They are both mechanical magnifying devices used for dimensional comparison.

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Two Roughing Strategies That Are Enormously More Productive

High-efficiency milling and high-feed milling are two relatively new ways to achieve much higher metal removal rates than traditional cutting methods. And with the right cutting tools and CAM software, you can use these methods on your existing equipment.

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10 Things to Know About Collaborative Robots

Technology advances related to collaborative robots suggest this technology will become more capable and commonplace.

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Palletization Slashes Setup Time for Racing Shop

Whereas his predecessor had left Big Kaiser’s Unilock pallets in the corner, Charlie Mitchell of Andretti Autosport saw that they could help him reduce setup time on his milling machines in an environment where quick turnaround is essential. 

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Change and Behavioral Styles

Learning the characteristics of each behavioral style and how people are likely to react will help you better implement change in your organization.

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Decrease Crashes, Increase Process Control with Data-Driven Manufacturing

Data-driven manufacturing is about much more than the buzzwords of the day or the appeal of the latest gadgets. Here are some ways to use it to minimize downtime and maximize process control.

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December 2018 Product Spotlight: Turning

This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on turning machines and tooling.

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Metal AM System Revs Up Prototyping for Start-Up’s New Engine

The Desktop Metal Studio System demonstrates time and cost savings in prototyping and improving the parts for Lumenium’s IDAR engine. 

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Out-Of-Round Turning of Polygon Couplings

Out-of-round turning is an efficient alternative to profile milling and grinding for polygon couplings that could replace traditional spline and shrink-fit connections in automotive transmissions. 

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How We Misread Productivity Gains in the Debate About Manufacturing Jobs

Manufacturing appears to lead other sectors in productivity growth, but productivity measures pick up factors besides automation. Recognizing this fact changes the terms of part of the public debate.

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Can We Work Together to Address the Skills Gap?

Governments, educational institutions and businesses must work together toward a common goal to change the manufacturing industry.

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