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Automation without Enclosures
A new line of robot arms can safely function alongside personnel with no safety guarding in many cases.
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NC Simulation Becomes Basis for Manufacturing Intelligence
NCSIMUL Machine 9 NC simulation module, which is designed to be the cornerstone of SPRING Technologies’ “NC Experience” strategy, integrates the creation of cutting tool libraries, optimization of cutting conditions, and simulation and optimization of toolpath programs.
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Is It Enough?
Are you sufficiently investing in continuous training of seasoned employees?
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Kennametal Recognized For Ethical Corporate Culture
Cutting tool manufacturer Kennametal has been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere Institute. A look at the factors on which this award is based shows that ethics is more than adhering to a strict code of ethics in a corporate handbook.
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Toolholder Manufacturer Invests in the Future
The manufacturer of precision tooling components recently finished its expansion at its Swiss headquarters. It also managed to expand its appeal to a younger workforce.
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What Parts Make Sense for Multitasking?
One of the striking things about Mazak’s new knowledge center on multitasking is how few of the part examples included within it are round.
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Fives Agrees to Acquire MAG Americas
Fives (Paris, France) has entered into an agreement to acquire MAG Americas, a global supplier of high-performance machining solutions and composite processing.
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Build Your Own Talent Pipline
Blogger and manufacturing executive Perry Sainati recently posted an exchange with Ray Prendergast, head of manufacturing technology for Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. Asked for his advice to manufacturing employers, Mr. Prendergast said, “Build your own talent pipeline.”
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World’s Smallest Boring Head?
With a diameter range of 0.016” to 0.276”, this boring head is well-suited for a variety of micromachining applications.
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February MBI at 49.6 – Industry Essentially Flat
With a reading of 49.6, Gardner’s metalworking index showed that business activity in the metalworking industry was virtually flat in February 2013 compared to January 2013.
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Haas Challenge Grant Supports Veteran Training
In support of Workshops for Warriors, the Gene Haas Foundation has offered a matching grant for as much as $100,000 to increase support of veteran training. Workshops for Warriors, a San Diego nonprofit, is helping address the need for workers as well as veterans’ needs for employment by providing free training and certification in manufacturing trade skills to veterans.
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Work Handling’s Final Step
Machine tool accessories supplier Royal Products manufactures centers, but the company was damaging some of these parts because of its approach to work handling. Learn how the company changed it work handling approach, and was able to run lathes unattended.
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