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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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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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Fixing the U.S. Economy
I believe that the ultimate goal of U.S. national policy should be long-term productivity growth. Neither party has the courage to say it explicitly, but it is our only hope of returning to prosperity. Every law, every program, and every proposal for every federal dollar spent should be put to a very simple question, “Will this improve the country's long term productivity growth?”
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This Could be the Most Valuable Hour of Your Work Day!
Thankfully I am hearing from our readers that mold manufacturers are extremely busy these days! Work is coming back to the United States and shops are hopping. That said, it still important to keep up with ever-changing technology, and I believe webinars are a valuable way to do just that.
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What the Small Guys Are Saying
Highlights from a recently conducted survey of small to mid-sized manufacturers provide a snapshot into a segment of the American economy that is being watched by the whole nation: 73% hired in the last 6 months; 27% believe their businesses will grow within the next 6 months; 55% believe their businesses will stay the same; and, 33% believe they will add employees in the next 6 months.
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Ten Ways to Prove ROI on Your Training Program
If you can’t prove a return on your training program—real learning that is adopted and applied— then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it.
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