The First American-Made Watch in a Half Century
In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."
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Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing
Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.
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Henkel Redefines Industrial Machining and Grinding with Sustainable Metalworking Innovation
With innovative formulation and bio-resistant properties, Henkel’s new semi-synthetic lubricant emerges as a pioneering solution in the machining industry.
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U.S. Navy Invests Heavily in Shoring Up Manufacturing Base
As part of its commitment to replace its aging submarine fleet, the U.S. Navy is investing heavily in building America’s manufacturing base, including free education and assisting suppliers in modernizing their facilities.
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Metalworking Activity Trends Slightly Downward in April
The interruption after what had been three straight months of slowing contraction may indicate growing conservatism as interest rates and inflation fail to come down.
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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 6: Why, and How, Hardinge is Reshoring Machine Tool Production
In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.
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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 4: A Measured Approach
The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.
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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 3: The Robots Come Home
The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.
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Heule Spot Facing, Counterboring Tool Provides Flexible Machining
The Solo L tooling system for spot facing and counterboring is well suited for a wide range machining applications.
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Thyssenkrupp Materials Services Opens New Facility in Texas
The new service center in Sinton, Texas supports the materials and supply chain management needs of manufacturing companies across multiple markets in the region.
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Sowa Shrink-Fit Machine Conserves Toolholder Life
The ShrinkSmart shrink-fit machine’s Smart Coil assesses the distinct resistance of each toolholder to prevent excessive heating.
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An investment from Schneider Resources Holding positions JR Machine to grow in emerging markets such space exploration and green energy.
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Tsugami America Opens New Technical Center in Minnesota
The new facility in Minnesota features a large working showroom floor for turnkeys, test cuts and training.
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LNS Filtration System Removes Airborne Coolant Mist
The LNS Fox HM2 mist collector features a three-stage filtration system, beginning with a washable, metallic mesh that removes chips and larger water-soluble coolant particles.
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