Platinum Tooling President Celebrates Four Generations and 100 Years in Metal Cutting December 6, 2021 In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in a day when “going into dad’s business” is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception to the rule.
Xometry Acquires Thomas December 8, 2021 Xometry today announced the acquisition of Thomas (Thomasnet.com), a leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and digital marketing solutions.
September U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 10.7% From September 2020 December 3, 2021 September 2021 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $163.1 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete December 7, 2021 SMW Autoblok Group, a provider of industrial workholding solutions, has acquired Tecnomagnete, the world’s leading manufacturer of permanent electromagnetic clamping and lifting systems.
Greenleaf Introduces New Carbide Insert Grade for Machining Titanium December 8, 2021 Greenleaf Corporation introduced its carbide insert grade G-9610 for higher material removal rate and longer tool life.
Three ways to attract and retain diverse workers February 7, 2022 Amid record labor shortages, manufacturers have an opportunity to open doors to vast and untapped populations of diverse talent.
Successful ERP Transition and the 5 Stages of Grief February 8, 2022 Large-scale operational transitions can emulate loss to employees who are comfortable with existing systems.
Desktop Metal Introduces New Brand February 10, 2022 Desktop Metal today announced the launch of ETEC, a new 3D printing brand that will enable EnvisionTEC, the original inventor of digital light processing (DLP) technology, to better connect with industrial customers.
MIDACO Introduces Four-Pallet System February 1, 2022 MIDACO Corp. is expanding its Automatic Pallet Changer line with the introduction of a four-pallet system on one shuttle.
Manufacturing Expansion Slips in January February 1, 2022 Manufacturing expansion eased in January paced by new orders and production, the Institute for Supply Management said today.