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Somma Tool Values Collaboration Among PMPA Members

There is such a high level of collaboration even though the members may be competitors; everyone is willing to give to others.

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Three Ideas to Thrive in 2015

Recalibrate your plan, invest in training your talent, and plan for leadtime issues.

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PM Buyer's Guide

In January, Production Machining features the return of our Buyer’s Guide. In print or online, this valuable resource provides supplier information for more than 225 product categories.

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Ancient Metal Ingots Recovered from Shipwreck

Cast metal called orichalucum, which was said by Ancient Greeks to be found in Atlantis, has been recovered from a ship that sunk 2,600 years ago off the coast of Sicily.

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Industry Growth Resumes After 2 Months

The trend in backlogs indicates significant increases in capacity utilization and capital equipment consumption this year.

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Everybody Talks About the Skills Gap, But Some are Doing Something About It

One recent effort to help change the skills gap was hosted by Okuma America at the company’s headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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GF Machining Solutions Earns Prodex Award

GF Machining Solutions earned a Prodex Award for Swiss technology innovation in the field of manufacturing and production.

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OSHA Reporting Requirements for Employers Now in Effect

A new wallet card issued by OSHA will help your supervisors understand the changes to Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements that are now in effect.

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Measurement

To Scan or Not to Scan

Industrial metrology professionals are constantly tasked with finding the best methodology to inspect parts.

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Newsletters to Keep You Informed

PM makes it easier for you to stay informed by producing two e-newsletters that come straight to your email account.

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Recognize and Challenge Assumptions

How many of us realize that we have a choice between solutions, and that lowest price doesn’t necessarily mean lowest cost to us?

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Ready for Some Football?

It's time for bowl games and playoffs, so in the spirit, Delcam presented live machining demonstrations cutting metal replica footballs.

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