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Automation

New Okuma Plant Relies on Automation, Production Control

The company says the DS1 facility in Japan is capable of 2 times the production capacity and 1/2 the lead time of the previous site.

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Training CNC Machine Operators

Include specific instruction that targets entry-level workers.

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Machine Shop Pitches Product Idea Through Kickstarter

Manufacturers are often closet inventors. That is true for Kevin Saruwatari of manufacturing firm Qsine. He’s using a crowdsourcing website called Kickstarter in hopes of getting the financial kick to start developing his product.

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Touch(screen) and Go

Propen’s handheld marking system is designed as an all-in-one mobile solution for permanently marking workpieces.

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Workholding

Know About the “Headless Bolt” Fixturing Alternative?

This fastener enables fast workpiece change-overs compared to conventional bolts. Its compact design means there’s less cutter interference, too.

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Sandvik Offers E-Learning Classes

With 75 courses, a new e-learning program from Sandvik delves into the fundamentals (and beyond) of metal cutting processes.

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Labor Savings in Grinding

Representatives of a grinding equipment supplier comment on how this critical process can be made more efficient.

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This Blog is about Vlogs

Vlogs? That's the common name for video-blogs. Okuma America Corporation has launched a series of these educational videos on its YouTube channel that covers timely topics and practical tips for improving shop floor productivity.

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Automation

Robot Rings NASDAQ’s Closing Bell

An industrial robot performed the task, which marked the launch of the world’s first index that benchmarks the value of robotics and automation.

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Behind Closed Doors

Lang Technovation’s Clean-Tec fan clears away chips and coolant inside enclosed machining centers.

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Online Marketplace Links Custom Manufacturers with Clients

A new website helps connect customers with manufacturers for custom jobs.

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All That and a Pallet Jack

Easy maneuverability is a key feature for this secondary-op machine. That’s why it comes with its own pallet jack.

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