Medical Parts Maker Ups Efficiency, Capacity of EDM Machining January 4, 2018 With each new contract and change order to increase part volume and improve delivery, Johnson Matthey Medical Components expanded capacity and capabilities in the same way—by purchasing more equipment. The San Diego, CA-based company would invest in another EDM to meet growing demand for orthopedic, endoscopic, cardiology and neurological medical devices, which is at an all-time high. The tactic was effective, but costly.
Cutting Tool Manufacturer Fills Machinist Skills Gap in its Community January 4, 2018 Rapid growth has spurred a cutting tool manufacturer to reach out to its community to grow the pool of young people available to join its workforce. You don’t have to look farther than the lobby of Midwest Industrial Grinding Inc. (MITGI) to find evidence of its commitment to workforce development for its own benefit as well as that of its Hutchinson, MN, manufacturing community.
Machine Tool Orders Post Mixed Results in November January 15, 2018 Machine tool orders posted mixed results in November, slipping a bit on a monthly basis while recording a solid gain compared with a year earlier, according to a monthly report by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (McLean, VA).
US Cutting Tool 2017 YTD Consumption up 8.0 % in October December 13, 2017 October US cutting tool consumption totaled $198.00 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) collaboration, was up 13.2 percent from September’s $174.92 million and up 17.2% when compared with the $169.00 million reported for October 2016. With a year-to-date total of $1.835 billion, 2017 is up 8.0% when compared with 2016.
Rego-Fix Announces New Center for Machining Excellence in Indiana October 26, 2023 Rego-Fix plans to expand its North American headquarters with a new, 12,000-square-foot Center for Machining Excellence.
Free Cybersecurity Health Assessments for Michigan Manufacturers October 20, 2023 Elevate your cybersecurity preparedness with a free SensCy Score assessment.
The Continuing Case for Composites October 9, 2023 Dive into the world of aerospace composites, where innovation meets sustainability. Learn how advanced manufacturing, digital twins, and additive manufacturing are reshaping the industry and powering the future of flight.
Teaming Up on Large-Format 3D Printing October 6, 2023 3D-printed CFRP tools are revolutionizing aerospace and other industries by reducing costs, lead times, and improving part quality. Explore the future of high-performance composite materials through innovative additive manufacturing technologies.
Is Additive Manufacturing a Solution for MRO Woes? October 5, 2023 Discover the advancements in metal AM technology and its potential to transform the aviation industry.
Doug Jack Named President of TTG’s Die Cast Division October 3, 2023 Tooling Tech Group has appointed Doug Jack as president of the company’s Die Cast division, consisting of the company’s G.H. Tool & Mold brand.