Good News for Smaller Manufacturers January 26, 2022 Larger manufacturing enterprises have benefitted from smart-manufacturing innovations while smaller manufacturers have lagged behind—but that is changing.
INDEX Launches iXacademy Online Training Platform January 21, 2022 INDEX has announced the launch of iXacademy, a new online platform designed to provide manufacturers with training on a wide variety of topics in a flexible and convenient format.
Boeing Reports Quarterly Loss on 787 Charges January 26, 2022 Boeing Co. today reported a fourth-quarter loss after taking a $3.5 billion pretax charge related to costs to fix its troubled 787 Dreamliner program.
Durable Goods Orders Decrease in December on Aircraft January 27, 2022 New orders for durable goods fell in December on decreases in orders for commercial and defense aircraft, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today.
Caterpillar Profit Rises Amid Higher Revenue, Demand January 28, 2022 Caterpillar Inc. posted a higher fourth-quarter profit as revenue increased and demand rose for the company’s heavy equipment.
Bosch to Expand Silicon Carbide Chip Output December 2, 2021 Bosch said it is moving forward with volume production of silicon carbide chips.
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.
DSM Recycled Plastic Wins Award December 8, 2021 DSM Engineering Materials said Ford Motor Co., HellermannTyton, and DSM earned an Innovation Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for the use of Akulon RePurposed recycled ocean plastic in the Ford Bronco Sport.