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Manufacturing Change for Miniature Maker
Wyrd Miniatures now uses plastic instead of metal to make its hobby figurines.
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Technology Roundup from IMTS 2012
Tim Shinbara, Technology Director at AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology, saw much that was new and different at IMTS 2012, but also noticed many advancements in traditional manufacturing that he found interesting and significant. His report is balanced and readable, a worthy summary of tech news from the show.
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Managing Machining’s Thermal Effects
Thermal growth is an inherent factor in any machining process. Here's how one company constructs its machines to adapt to changing thermal conditions.
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A Force for Recovery
Learn how one nonprofit is making a difference in Southeast Michigan.
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What’s Better Than Stereo? Dual Stereo.
This manufacturer uses a nifty device to help train employees to deburr micro parts.
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Manufacturer’s View on Automatic Defense Cuts
Richard Sweatman, presidents of Southern Manufacturing Technologies, weighs in on looming defense cuts.
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A High-Tech Legacy
This shop’s story sheds light on the sorts of developments that continue to spur new interest in Swiss-type lathes.
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Annual Industrial Production Growth Fastest Since February 2011
The consumer durable goods industrial production index for August shows an average level of production with a growing annual rate of change.
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More Shops Are in the Buying Mood
Our latest “30-Second Survey” indicates that more and more metalworking companies are planning to spend soon on capital equipment.
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Beyond Parts from Prints
Domaille Engineering applies design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to both its own product line and the contract work it performs for others. For the latter, DFM enables it to provide customers with much more than accurately machined parts.
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Visit Workshops for Warriors October 5
Workshops for Warriors provides vocational training for discharged veterans.
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July Machine Tool Orders Slower, 2013 Forecast is Strong
According to USMTO, machine tool orders contracted in July—just the second time since December 2009.
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