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Automation

Growth in Robotics Good for U.S. Manufacturing

In order to get a good grasp on the current state of manufacturing in the United States, it’s important to monitor the health of related markets such as robotics.

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The Machinist Garden

The lettuce is growing great. But can this team of precision machining specialists get watermelon to grow in Connecticut?

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What’s It Like to Work in a Machine Shop Underground?

A machine shop housed a mile below the surface is a very unusual workplace, especially when it has to operate in a cleanroom environment. It’s the only way to make parts that are not affected by cosmic rays. Conditions in another shop underground are rather normal, but being in a cave has advantages for this shop, too.

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ERP: The One Big Thing?

Participants in this year’s Top Shops benchmarking survey offer feedback to our open-ended “silver bullet” question.

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Aerospace

3D Printing for Space Station Freezer Interior

For a freezer to be used in orbit, growing the interior structure in one piece eliminates joining and brackets to maximize the space efficiency of this space-borne appliance.

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Education and Innovation

You’ll find the perfect mix of technical presentations and physical displays of the latest machines, cutting tools, software and related services at the AGMA’s Fall Technical Meeting and Gear Expo.

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Holemaking

Amplifiers: More than Just Readout Devices

Tapping into built-in functions can increase efficiency and enhance productivity.

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CAD/CAM

Drivetrain Production Software Includes Flexible Report Generation

Smart Manufacturing Technology (SMT) offers version 6 of its Masta software suite for drivetrain design, analysis, manufacture and simulation.

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Top Shops

Access the 2015 Top Shops Benchmarking Executive Summary

This Executive Summary compares survey responses of the benchmarking group with the other shops that participated in our 2015 survey.

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Top Shops

See the 2015 Top Shops Benchmarking Executive Summary

This Executive Summary compares survey responses of the benchmarking group with the other shops that participated in this year’s survey.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjet Equipment Cuts Costs

Much of the waterjet equipment highlighted in the August issue of Modern Machine Shop is designed for economic efficiency. A slideshow highlights a selection of these products.

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Drawing Millennials to Manufacturing

The best endorsement for choosing advanced manufacturing as a career path may well come from those who have already entered the field and are now reaping the rewards.

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