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The Primary Strengths and Weaknesses of the U.S. Economy
Studying, analyzing, and forecasting the North American moldmaking industry for the past 20 years has taught me a lot. It has deepened my understanding of things such as innovation, initiative and industriousness. But the most important thing I have learned, is the meaning of “competition.”
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Additive and Subtractive Together
At the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, EOS and machine tool maker GF AgieCharmilles demonstrated additive and subtractive processes working together to produce a titanium tibial tray for knee implants.
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Precise Military Parts On Demand
EADS Innovation Works combines 3D imaging/reverse engineering software with additive manufacturing technology to demonstrate a quicker, more cost-effective method for providing replacement parts for military vehicles and equipment in the field.
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Passion for Plastic
How do you feel about plastic? Does the very thought of plastic make your heart beat faster with excitement? You don’t need to ask Troy Nix how he feels. As the founder and executive director of MAPP (Manufacturers Association for Plastic Processors), Troy’s passion for plastic shows in everything he does.
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Attend Jobtoberfest to Solve Your Machining Problems!
Now that American Manufacturing Day has been declared Manufacturing Month, the timing has never been better to check out what local manufacturers and distributors have going on to help mold manufacturers do their jobs better. If you are in the Chicago area, you can bring your challenging parts and machining problems to the experts for help!
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Plastics Lab Teaches CNC Machining for Core and Cavity Work
As I sit here wearing a Penn State t-shirt, coincidentally I am reading about Penn State Behrend.
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Motorola RP Services: 20,000 Electrodes and Counting
Motorola has placed an increased emphasis on adding new software tools to improve its engineering and manufacturing operations. For its moldmaking business, this has meant implementation of new procedures in Cimatron-E and implementation of a Hexagon PC-DMIS solution on the shop floor.
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What Does It Mean to be Competitive?
Developing a plan to improve the economy is an enormous challenge. In fact, it would be a whole lot easier to put together a Chicago Cubs team that will win the World Series. But we have never been a country that backed away from a challenge, so in the spirit of better competition, I will continue to blog ahead. And for those politicians who might accidentally read this, I will define exactly what I mean when I say that I want America to be more competitive.
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Walter Celebrates American Mfg Day with Facility Dedication
Last Friday, I celebrated American Manufacturing Day by attending cutting tool manufacturer Walter USA’s inauguration of its brand new Walter North American Technology Center. This event was attended by many who were thrilled to be a part of this renewed interest in all things manufacturing.
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National Manufacturing Day Is Now Manufacturing Month!
Reports state that last Friday more than 200 manufacturing companies participated in the first annual Manufacturing Day--a national event highlighting the value of manufacturing to the U.S. economy as well as its available, highly skilled careers. Manufacturers across the nation opened their doors to the public to host open houses, public tours and career workshops. This response prompted an extension of the Day into in the entire month of October.
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Today We Celebrate National Manufacturing Day
I was sent a commentary today on the state of manufacturing that I just wanted to share as we celebrate National Manufacturing Day today. The U.S. Chamber’s COO and Senior Vice President David Chavern says, "Today, let’s not just celebrate National Manufacturing Day—let’s reaffirm our commitment to making things in America. And let’s give this critical sector the right policy environment to keep America’s great manufacturing engine humming."
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