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IMTS 10 Sep 2018

Questions about Precision Machining? Ask Index

At this IMTS, Index Corp. is challenging show visitors to Ask Index key questions, the answers to which can help them ready their businesses for the next five years or more.

IMTS 10 Sep 2018

Go North to Find Schütte's Multi-Spindles, South for Tool Grinders

Schütte USA are in two locations at this year’s IMTS with a sophisticated cell demonstrating automation applied using a FANUC robot in the South Hall and a presentation featuring CNC Multi-spindles in the Gosiger booth in the North hall.

Parts Cleaning 10 Sep 2018

IMTS Cleaning Exhibits Emphasize Trends

This year, some parts cleaning exhibitors say the biggest trends they are experiencing include more automated equipment, the need for precision cleaning for smaller particle counts than in the past and growing demands for using more green and neutral-based cleaners.

Basics 7 Sep 2018

When to Choose Custom Tooling

While most shops try to use standard, off-the-shelf cutting tools for as many operations as possible, it is often more cost effective to invest in custom tools.

Emerging Leaders 6 Sep 2018

Emerging Leader Justin Pluff Passes on Industry Knowledge to Promote Precision Machining

Justin helped transition Marshall Manufacturing from a screw machine shop to a CNC Swiss facility, doubling the company’s number of Swiss machines, while also being a trainer and mentor to many of his co-workers.

Workforce Development 4 Sep 2018

Low Unemployment Rates Turn the Tides in Hiring

Low unemployment rates are giving employees the upper hand in hiring. How are they responding, and what can employers do about it?

Data-Driven Manufacturing 31 Aug 2018

5 Ways to Begin the Path to Digital Manufacturing

Creating bridges between the digital data-driven world and the physical world that generates the data is key to implementing a digital manufacturing system and reaping the benefits data analysis can bring to efficiency.

Digitalization Takes Center Stage at IMTS 2018

More and more machine shops are moving towards a more digitally connected shop floor. As a result, digitalization is one of the leading trends to see on display at IMTS 2018.

Machining Centers & Milling Machines 29 Aug 2018

Medical Grows as Its End Market Slows

While the baby-boom generation inexorably falls apart, bone screws, plates, rods, artificial joints and less-invasive surgical fixes indicate a bright future for manufacturers of the parts needed to help keep “Humpty” together. The trick for medical-part makers is keeping up with the evolving technology needed to meet industry demands.