MMS Blog

Grinding 18 Jul 2013

In-House Tool Grinding: the “Indirect” Machine Tool Investment

Though CNC tool grinders are used primarily by cutting tool manufacturers and regrinding services, several factors have made these machines increasingly attractive for in-house tool grinding by production facilities.

Measurement 18 Jul 2013

Measurement Software Adopts Multi-Touch Interface

This interface shows how multi-touch technology creates an enhanced experience for users of metrology software on the shop floor.

Inspection and Measurement 18 Jul 2013

Measurement Technology Transcends Limitations

One metrology equipment supplier says its laser systems address common difficulties with noncontact measurement, while another touts a product that enables measuring surface finish on CMMs.

Aerospace 17 Jul 2013

Tool Management Drives Process Standardization

From incoming order to final delivery, this aerospace component manufacturer strives to eliminate process variables. Airtight control of cutting tool inventory is critical to that effort.

Workforce Development 17 Jul 2013

Video: Meet a Manufacturing Student

Rock Valley College student Sara McKee describes her interest in manufacturing and her study of manufacturing engineering technology.

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16 Jul 2013

Scenes That Should Be More Common

Manufacturer Matt Guse of Augusta, Wisconsin is able to use his position as a school board member to ensure that technical instruction isn’t overlooked in the academic priorities of his community.

Workholding 15 Jul 2013

The Evolution of the Retention Pin

A new retention pin design enables the spring-loaded workholding devices to do more than simply ease part loading. They can clamp parts, too.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 12 Jul 2013

MTConnect Challenge 2 Now Open

Developing software that uses MTConnect to add more intelligence to the manufacturing process can win you $100,000.

11 Jul 2013

New Outreach Video: What Is It Like to Study Manufacturing?

For prospective students who don’t have a clear idea of what studying manufacturing might entail, this video illustrates the kind of knowledge and experience that students pursue in preparation for manufacturing careers.

Workforce Development 10 Jul 2013

Video: Meet a Future Engineer

Stanford engineer Debbie Sterling created a new kids toy company called Goldie Blox, which consists of a book series and construction set. The goal of this toy is to get young girls interested in engineering.

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Workforce Development 9 Jul 2013

Video: “Hyperspecialization” is Coming

The current challenge in finding skilled manufacturing employees is probably the prelude to a much more dramatic shortage. In economies around the world, the retirement of Baby Boomers will lead to more and more retirees being supported by fewer and fewer in the workforce, until the ratio bottoms out at fewer than 2 working people for every 1 retiree.

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8 Jul 2013

Taking Legos to the Next Level

Watch machining performed on an NC mill and lathe made out of Legos.

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