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Are Shop Owners Born or Made?
Owning an independent machine shop is different from working in machining from within a larger company. Here are some thoughts about the differences.
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Machining for Mars
Controlling the Mars rover from Earth requires precision machining. Error is not acceptable.
Read MoreVIDEO: One Gallon Can Last Three Months
The video’s imagery of a single container replacing shelves of fluid barrels is a striking picture of the potential savings from minimum quantity lubrication (MQL).
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New Edge Factor Episode: Gnarly Metal
The latest Edge Factor episode is now online. Watch it now.
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Otherworldly Precision
A contract shop produces critical parts for the Curiosity rover that will soon depart for Mars.
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A Model Machine for Titanium
Researchers develop a machine tool that controls vibration to mill titanium more productively. The machine relies on guideway systems delivering stiffness that is literally infinite.
Read MoreWhy a Jobless Recovery?
Manufacturing hints at why business activity has been slow to raise employment.
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Wisconsin Shop Avoids “Survival Mentality”
When the economy tanks, it is easy to get stuck on survive. Smart shops focus on growth.
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Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?
I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.
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Total Cost and the Case for Reshoring
Watch this interview with Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative.
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Don’t Forget Technology
The challenges facing manufacturing are overstated if we don’t allow for technology’s role in the solution.
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Video: Reshoring Manufacturing
An interview with Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative.
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