Matt Danford Former Senior Editor

13 Dec 2016

Can You Draw Seven Perpendicular Lines?

If you’ve ever been asked to do the impossible, or been treated like some kind of magician by those who don’t share your expertise, then this video is for you.

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Measurement 1 Dec 2016

Active Scanning Collects Complete Bore ID Form Data

Complete form measurement data on complex bore interiors helps this specialist in precision tubular components hollow out an even more competitive niche.

Lean Manufacturing 17 Nov 2016

5S in a Box

Based on this shop’s experience, industrial vending systems and lockers can help kick-start and sustain lean manufacturing initiatives.

Basics 10 Nov 2016

How to Succeed in Metalworking? The Answer’s in the Data

In a recent survey, more than 300 businesses using metalworking technology shed light on their outlook for future business conditions, greatest challenges and which strategies are working best for addressing those challenges.

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Laser & Waterjet 1 Nov 2016

Integrated Waterjet Expands Laser Cutting Potential

Designed for small, intricate features like turbine blade cooling holes, technology that fuses water and light virtually eliminates the traditional drawbacks of laser cutting without compromising the benefits.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 25 Oct 2016

Italian IIOT: Cautious but Confident

Although The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) was a popular topic at Bi-Mu, the biennial machining and manufacturing exhibition in Milan, Italy, technology suppliers seem to have adopted a cautious outlook.

19 Oct 2016

Italian Exhibition Highlights Large, Modular, Interconnected Machinery

The 30th edition of the Bi-Mu trade show in Milan, Italy, highlighted not only modular machine tools for large work like machining aerospace structures, but also technology related to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and more.

Large Part Machining 18 Oct 2016

Large, Made to Order and Ready to Connect

The 30th edition of the Bi-Mu trade show in Milan, Italy, highlighted not only modular machine tools for work like machining aerospace structures, but also technology related to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and more.

18 Oct 2016

Putting Tech in Economic Context

Although MMS focuses mostly on technology, our publisher has plenty to offer in terms of economic forecasting and deep, actionable intelligence on the machine tool industry.

14 Oct 2016

On Display at Bi-Mu 2016

Here's a look at some of the technology spotted at the 30th edition of the biennial Italian manufacturing technology exposition.

Measurement 11 Oct 2016

Mobile Measurement Pays Dividends

In addition to easing quality control on large parts, the ability to perform precision measurements virtually anywhere can boost overall manufacturing efficiency and provide critical data where none existed before.