Sharpe Products Installs New Laser Cutting Equipment July 9, 2021 Sharpe Products recently installed a BLM Group LT7 4-kW laser cutting system. This equipment cuts round, square, rectangle and open profile pipe or tube up to 6" OD.
Manufacturing Still Cruising While Held Back by Labor Availability July 1, 2021 The U.S. manufacturing economy continued to cruise in June but was held back by a lack of labor availability, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Manufacturing Adds 15,000 Jobs July 2, 2021 Manufacturing added 15,000 jobs in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today. But the manufacturing employment picture was mixed.
If it Ain’t Broke, It May Need Fixing! March 22, 2021 Some shops think routine machine tool maintenance is overrated. Bad idea. The big order’s running late. The lead programmer called in sick.
The Electrical Heart of Manufacturing March 18, 2021 The machines that make our world continue to advance. Six-axis CNC milling machines, seven-axis robots, collaborative robots, and smart presses are more powerful than ever, with micron- level accuracy.
Importance of Leak Testing September 9, 2020 Leak detection testing is growing in importance with the development of electric and self-driving vehicles.
How Manufacturers Can Navigate in a Crisis August 28, 2020 The manufacturing, automotive and energy sectors are currently battling tremendous challenges as they respond to the unfolding COVID-19 crisis globally.
Tech Harmonization Study Targets Software, Training July 27, 2020 In the April 2020 Research Focus column, we discussed results from the first year of the SME Media Manufacturing Technology Harmonization Study.
Danish Manufacturer Makes Big Parts with Heavy-Duty Machine Tools July 31, 2020 Danish company HACO A/S invested over $15 million in five Dörries vertical turning lathes (VTLs) from Starrag, Rorschach, Switzerland, which has helped HACO become the leading sub-contractor for large, relatively flat and round components in its Scandinavian location.
Wisconsin Shop Has a Rich History of Evolving to Succeed July 30, 2020 Longevity requires adaptation. Anticipating change and evolving to meet it do not guarantee success. But success over a long enough period is strong evidence that a shop had the foresight to hone vital skills.