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Feeding the ‘Big Data’ Machine

This article looks at the use of high precision 3D laser and CT scanning techniques to capture the data from the shop floor for as an initial step in the process.

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Job Shop Automation: Fast, Simple and Agile

When done right, automation can provide important benefits. Here’s a look at automation options to suit the varying needs of typical job shops.

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New Tech Center to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Customers and attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Methods' application and engineering personnel during the open tour of the new facility.

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Homeowners Driving Appliance Market More than Home Buyers

The limited construction of new homes may tamp demand for appliances going into new homes, but these same conditions may entice current homeowners to upgrade their appliances and home furnishings.

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Big Kaiser Raises Money for Workforce Development Program

The company will donate 2 percent of orders made by NTMA companies through the end of the year directly to the National Robotics League.

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Emerging Leader Ryan Ervin Strives to Modernize Sales Tactics

Modernizing sales processes and using technology to improve simple sales tasks is important to Ryan. Therefore, he stays abreast of the latest technology by being an active member of industry associations.

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4 Basic Methods of Aqueous Cleaning

The article, “Choosing the Right Aqueous Cleaning Operation,” looks at the four basic methods of performing water-based cleaning operations and how each can be best applied in specific applications.

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Automation

FANUC America Partners with Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars introduced FANUC America as a proud partner of the team and welcomed five new robots to TIAA Bank Field and the Jaguars family of gameday staff during this season’s home football games.

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Measurement

Mitutoyo Celebrates Re-Opening of Cincinnati Solutions Center

The company held a ceremony at the remodeled M3 Solutions center, which was also expanded to make more space for its Custom Solutions division.

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Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leader JR Lang Inspires Other Young Leaders to Succeed

“Living the American dream has been a road with plenty of ups and downs, but I’ve been blessed in the ability to provide employment and forge partnerships with many eager and hardworking individuals along the way.”

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Look In-House for Automation

This article looks at an example of a shop that is integrating a significant automation program across its shop floor.

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Automation

Cobot Rings the NYSE Closing Bell

On October 17, the UR5e robot arm from Universal Robots became the first cobot to ring the NYSE bell, marking the rapid growth of collaborative robotics.

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