Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief

19 Sep 2012

Visit Workshops for Warriors October 5

Workshops for Warriors provides vocational training for discharged veterans.

Basics 11 Sep 2012

Why Is Additive Manufacturing Important?

One of the important ideas showcased in this year’s Emerging Technology Center is additive manufacturing. 3D Systems, ExOne, Objet and Renishaw are all companies exhibiting in the ETC, located in Booth N-650.

Workforce Development 10 Sep 2012

Meet the Teacher with a Bold Idea about Manufacturing Education

Craig Cegielski, a high school teacher who leads one of the most innovative manufacturing education programs in the country, is appearing in IMTS’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (Booth W-160) Monday starting at 3 p.m.

IMTS 10 Sep 2012

Creative Demos Showcase Capabilities of Both Micro-Scale Machine Tools and Machines for Massive Parts

Makino’s Booth S-8700 is full of various machine tools performing live cutting demonstrations in applications including a medium-to-high-volume automated production system for automotive parts, a robot-tended small machining center for orthopedic part production, and a machining center with grinding capability performing aircraft blade and vane machining.

7 Sep 2012

CCAM Building Opening Soon

Companies will be able to participate in joint research projects at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Prince George County, Virginia.

29 Aug 2012

Here Is the Answer

Cardinal Manufacturing is one school's solution to manufacturing education.

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CAD/CAM 24 Aug 2012

Thread Milling Explained

Watch this short video from Sandvik Coromant to learn about the advantages of thread milling.

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Vertical Machining Centers 22 Aug 2012

90 Cubic Inches Per Minute in Titanium

Mag says its XTi super profiler is designed to remove metal at impressive rates. Its first two machines are are being used for aerospace applications.

Workforce Development 20 Aug 2012

Does This School Have the Formula for Mfg Education?

A high school in Wisconsin runs its manufacturing vocational program as a business. Students make parts for paying customers. The program is thriving, cash flow is strong, and local manufacturers can now hire recent graduates who already have experience in meeting customer demands.

Workforce Development 17 Aug 2012

Lean from the Beginning

How would you design a new plant if you could begin today? Rolls-Royce Crosspointe is a major manufacturing site that was planned from the outset with the expectation that continuous improvement would always be part of its culture.