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The Educational Benefits of Seeing Technology in Action

Live demos at trade shows give you an exclusive look at current and emerging technology and how it’s being used. Here’s what you can learn from them. (Sponsored Content)

5 Apr 2018

Data Collection Is about More Than Just Numbers

Data-driven manufacturing is at its best when it reinforces people-driven manufacturing.

Top Shops 4 Apr 2018

What Is the Next Big Thing for Your Shop? Three Top Shops Winners Reply

All their replies pointed to automation. One also sees additive manufacturing. Watch video from the Top Shops Conference.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 3 Apr 2018

Machine Monitoring Enhances Human Resource Functions

Decisions about manufacturing processes are not the only business factors that can be improved by the insights derived from data collected by a machine-monitoring system. For this shop, using this information to strengthen and fine-tune its employee incentive program is a significant benefit, among many others.

Turning Machines 2 Apr 2018

Five-Axis Front and Center at Hurco's 50th-Anniversary Event

Machine tool builder Hurco had its five-axis technology on display, and provided attendees with a sneak peek at two other machining center models that will be introduced at this year's International Manufacturing Technology Show.

Future-Proof Your Job Shop with Configurable ERP

Especially for small-to-medium sized machine shops, a well-configured ERP system makes business more efficient and profitable. With new cloud-based ERP, these benefits are more attainable and provide a system that can adapt and grow with your job shop business.

Inspection and Measurement 1 Apr 2018

Evolution of Performance Camshaft Grinding, Finishing

Comp Cams has made numerous improvements to its CNC camshaft grinding process. The company has also implemented what it calls its “Micro Surface Enhancement” finishing technology, which works in tandem with its enhanced grinding process to further improve camshaft longevity and durability.

Basics 31 Mar 2018

Float Your Air Plugs for Easy Part Alignment

One way to design clearance forgiveness into an air plug is to enable some float.

CAD/CAM 30 Mar 2018

Looking at the Benefits of Cloud-Based CAM

VisualCAM from MecSoft will enable users to instantly share and alter CAD/CAM files in a web browser through Onshape.

Next Generation of Five-Axis Machining Is Here

Several technologies are converging to take five-axis machining to the next level. Mold and die makers will benefit from more capable machining centers, milling tools and CAD/CAM systems that are rendering five-axis machining remarkably more productive, yet easier to own and operate.