MMS Blog

17 Sep 2018

Silicon Valley Firms Point to Digitalization as a Golden Opportunity for Manufacturers

This report summarizes the findings from the sources of many transformational technologies that focus on digitalizing the manufacturing industry.

Economics 16 Sep 2018

Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Experiences Broad August Rebound

Five of six business indicators show significant growth.

Automation 15 Sep 2018

Labs Teach Students and Educators about Smart Manufacturing Technologies and More

For educators, classroom-style Learning Labs offer instruction on smart manufacturing technologies and high-end technology, and students can interact with equipment on the show floor’s smaller Learning Labs.

15 Sep 2018

The IMTS Balloon Gets Around

Where oh where has the IMTS balloon been? Find out if it blew through your hometown on its way to the big show.

15 Sep 2018

IMTS: Then and Now

Mark Albert, editorial director of Modern Machine Shop, attended his first IMTS in 1980, when what is now McCormick Place was one building, spillover exhibitors were housed in a printing warehouse and PCs were just arriving on the scene.

IMTS 14 Sep 2018

How Mazak's Multitasking Machine Uses Welding for Additive Manufacturing

Mazak’s VC-500A/5X AM HWD multitasking machine incorporates a “hot wire” additive manufacturing technology that applies sealing coatings or produces near-net shape part features while the workpiece has been mounted for machining.

IMTS 14 Sep 2018

Absolute Marks 30 Years of Machining Evolution

Examples of process and setup consolidation include demos on twin-spindle five-axis machines and multi-slide CNC screw machines.

14 Sep 2018

IMTS 2018 Breaks Record Attendance

IMTS 2018 didn’t just break records; it crushed them. According to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, the show attendance will approach 130,000 at its close. The prior record was 121,764—and that was during the dot-com bubble.

14 Sep 2018

A Literal "New Spin" on Hybrid Milling/Grinding Machines

Mitsui Seiki’s Vertex hybrid machine borrows a jig grinder’s motion to complement high precision five-axis milling.

Automation 14 Sep 2018

Liebherr Showcases Part Recognition Technology

Liebherr is showing off a vision system for its automation platform that provides accurate part recognition at 0.5-millimeter accuracy.

14 Sep 2018

Step into the Map

The MyShow kiosks offer users a friendly interface to look up directions, search for booths and exhibitors, and find manufacturers of certain products.