Eli Plaskett

Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

Machine Tool Markets See Minor Changes, U.S. Sees Growth

While global machine tool activity in 2023 was rather unremarkable, the U.S saw growth across all metrics tracked by the survey.

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Open House Showcases Technology Ahead of IMTS

Zoller’s open house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provided attendees with a glimpse of the connectivity and efficiency the company’s products offer to users.

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Cutting Tools

Orthopedic Event Discusses Manufacturing Strategies

At the seminar, representatives from multiple companies discussed strategies for making orthopedic devices accurately and efficiently.

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A Peek Inside TMTS

For the Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) this year, we spoke to representatives from several companies who discussed how they approach sustainability and smart manufacturing — the themes of this year’s show.

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Tooling

Industry Analysis: Machining Semiconductor Components

With many machine shops anticipating long-term growth in demand from the semiconductor industry, it is worth the time to heed the advice of manufacturers who have already been servicing this end-market for years.

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U.S. Navy Invests Heavily in Shoring Up Manufacturing Base

As part of its commitment to replace its aging submarine fleet, the U.S. Navy is investing heavily in building America’s manufacturing base, including free education and assisting suppliers in modernizing their facilities.

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Automotive

4 Tips for Staying Profitable in the Face of Change

After more than 40 years in business, this shop has learned how to adapt to stay profitable.

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Automation

Abrasives Supplier Provides Automation Consultation

Recognizing the demand for automation solutions in grinding and finishing applications, this abrasives manufacturer is providing free consulting services to help shops develop automated processes.

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Automation

Hybrid Control Makes Lights-Out EDM More Accessible

This CNC enables EDMs to switch between G-code and an integrated CAM system to adapt to changing conditions and make lights-out manufacturing more attainable.

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Automation

Medical Shop Performs Lights-Out Production in Five-Axes

Moving to five-axis machining enabled this shop to dramatically reduce setup time and increase lights-out capacity, but success relied on the right combination of workholding and automation.

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Cutting Tools

High-Feed Machining Dominates Cutting Tool Event

At its New Product Rollout, Ingersoll showcased a number of options for high-feed machining, demonstrating the strategy’s growing footprint in the industry.

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Automation

3 Lessons Job Shops Can Learn From Laser Cutters

This laser-cutting “job shop” designs its processes to make high-mix, low volume work profitable.

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