Peter Zelinski Editorial Director

Workforce Development 25 Mar 2014

Video: Wisconsin Governor Visits Cardinal Manufacturing

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently toured Cardinal Manufacturing, the Eleva-Strum High School manufacturing program that operates as a commercial manufacturing business.

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Workforce Development 21 Mar 2014

The Million-Dollar Job

A shop specializing in large parts describes the most expensive single order it ever shipped.

CAD/CAM 13 Mar 2014

New Users Are Adopting Simulation Software

Even though the market for NC simulation software is mature, that doesn’t mean that new users cannot adopt it. In fact, one CGTech representative lists four reasons why shops that had never considered simulation software before are now opting for it.

11 Mar 2014

Additive and Subtractive Together, Including by Retrofit

The list of machine tools combining both additive manufacturing and subtractive CNC machining can now grow to include an existing machine that has the additive capability added on.

Automation 3 Mar 2014

Machine Shops’ Most Important Needs Are Universal

Haas Automation describes its international strategy.In manufacturing, says a company leader, the most important factors are physical and economic considerations that are independent of nationality.

28 Feb 2014

Alternative Narratives

On manufacturing topics receiving popular attention, here are the storylines I see.

Automation 27 Feb 2014

Lights-Out Machining and Long-Term Agreements Go Together

The value of a contractual agreement to keep on supplying the same part number to a customer is even greater than many shops realize.

Measurement 25 Feb 2014

Manufacturing Professionals Needed, but Measurement Professionals Really Needed

Quality standards based on model-based definition are only increasing the need for skilled inspection professionals. This college recently added a course in computer-assisted inspection.