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October MBI at 60.1 – 15th Consecutive Month of Growth
With a reading of 60.1, the MBI showed that the metalworking industry continues to grow at a strong pace.
Read MoreConfessions of a Rivet Counter
Manufacturers must pay attention to detail because their customers do.
Read MoreThe Auto Bailout was the Right Move
Though my gut told me the government shouldn’t bail out the auto industry, self-interest (36 years in machine tools) may have influenced my grudging support.
Read MoreBalancing Act
Lathe spindle balancing enables this shop to turn key features of castings rather than performing boring or facing operations on a mill.
Read MoreRadio Flyer - Bringing Joy to Kids with the Help of 3D
Remember the bright red Radio Flyer wagon you had as a kid?
Read MoreFrom Job Shop Chaos To Lean Order
Classic lean manufacturing principles are practically taken as gospel, but benefits can be elusive for manufacturers that produce a variety of parts in low volumes. This shop took a different approach to lean—one aided by software that helped identify a more efficient machine layout based patterns in part routings.
Read MoreIndustrial Production Up 4.6% in September
Consumer durable goods industrial production in September was up 4.6% compared to September 2009.
Read MoreRenishaw Practices the Pyramid it Preaches
Shops can get more of these pyramids using Renishaw’s pyramid.
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