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Carl Bass Comments at Recent Autodesk Event
The software company CEO spoke at Autodesk University on topics including challenges to the automotive industry and the coming of generative design.
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Tool Presetter Is an Important Hub for Data-Driven Manufacturing
The presetter/tool measurement machine plays a key role in data-driven manufacturing by serving as single point of contact for the two-way flow of information about cutting tools.
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5S in a Box
Based on this shop’s experience, industrial vending systems and lockers can help kick-start and sustain lean manufacturing initiatives.
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Why Forming a Machine-Tool Buying Committee Is a Good Idea
With a decision as heavy as buying a new machine tool, it’s important to consider how such a purchase will touch all the relevant departments of the shop.
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Automating Surface Metrology for the Shop Floor
Machine operators are likely to get improved results when the surface finish gage is smart enough to choose the best measuring parameters.
Read MoreDeveloping an In-House Training Curriculum
You’ve decided who you’re going to train. You’ve assessed your CNC operator needs. Now it’s time to figure out exactly what content you’re going to teach.
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Manufacturing News of Note: November 2016
A Brazilian student wins an advanced materials contest, Local Motors launches an SaaS division, Airbus certifies an additive material from Stratasys and other industry news.
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Video: “Three-Stack” Turret Lathe with ATC
This turret lathe features an automatic toolchanger to increase flexibility for job shops that encounter a variety of different part types.
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How to Succeed in Metalworking? The Answer’s in the Data
In a recent survey, more than 300 businesses using metalworking technology shed light on their outlook for future business conditions, greatest challenges and which strategies are working best for addressing those challenges.
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Five Design for Manufacturability Tips for Designers
Leading machine shops offer design for manufacturability (DFM) advice to customers to reduce machining cost and lead time. Here are five examples.
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GBI: Metalworking October 2016 – 48.4
The trend in backlogs indicates capacity utilization at shops should begin improving.
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Everybody Wants a (Tax) Break—But Hurry!
Companies considering investing in new machinery or equipment may want to do so before the end of the year to take advantage of deductions on their 2016 taxes.
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