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Three Technology Takeaways from FANUC Tour
New CNC, automation and Internet of Things technologies stood out during a recent event at FANUC’s manufacturing campus in Japan.
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Meet Bandit, This Shop’s CMO
CMO—that’s “Chief Morale Officer.” Bandit is a border collie whose main occupation is keeping attitudes well-adjusted at Carolina Precision Manufacturing in Mooresville, North Carolina.
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Manufacturing News of Note
Jerry Rex has been appointed COO of Methods Machine Tools Inc., MakeTime receives $8 million in funding and other recent industry news.
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One Big Reason Your Gage Is Inaccurate
The device itself is often blamed for inaccurate measurement results, but contamination is often the real culprit. Every piece of precision measurement equipment needs to be cleaned properly in order to perform reliably.
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Launching an Apprenticeship Program for $130
This shop uses an inexpensive plug-in for a website-hosting platform to manage its custom, in-house apprenticeship program.
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NTMA Members Share after Japan Manufacturing Tour
U.S. shop owners and managers comment on the plants they visited, automation and culture, and the value of getting to see manufacturers far away in the company of other shop leaders.
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May 2016 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Laser & Waterjet
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on machines for laser and waterjet cutting.
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GBI: Metalworking April 2016 – 45.9
This month’s numbers indicate future capital spending could be on the rise.
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Simplify Setups with 3D-Modeling Software
New software allows setups to be created onscreen, making it easier to determine the optimal designs and the quickest setups.
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Hybrid Manufacturing in the Spotlight at Canadian Forum
Ontario manufacturer PTooling opened its doors for an additive manufacturing forum and open house to encourage the exchange of ideas regarding this disruptive technology.
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How to Use Google Street View in Your Shop
Last week, I wrote about a shop that used Google Street View to provide a virtual tour of its facilities. I’ve recently reached out to the company to learn how they did it and see if they have any tips that might help others do the same thing.
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Student Video Contest Promotes Manufacturing Education
Teams of students recently visited local manufacturers not just to educate themselves, but to produce educational videos for their peers, parents and students.
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