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Hexagon Acquires Vero Software

Hexagon AB, a global provider of design, measurement and visualization technologies, announces the acquisition of Vero Software, a supplier of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.

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It Takes a Factory to Make a Manufacturer

How can you call yourself a manufacturer if you don’t manufacture anything? The Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC) of the Census Bureau is considering changing the definition of manufacturing to include “Factoryless Goods Producers” (FGPs) as part of an update to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017.

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Florida Covets Mastercam Certification

Last month, more than 400 students were certified in Mastercam CAD/CAM software in the Broward and Dade Counties in Florida.

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There’s a Buzz in Cincinnati

In many parts of the country, there is a grassroots movement building to accommodate the tinkerers of this generation.

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Get in the Zone

A reason that trade magazines, and their Internet counterparts, are successful is that they do much of the sorting and choosing for you.

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: Turning Nonconformances into Stronger Relationships

How can we use a nonconforming event to solidify relationships with customers?

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Metal Seal Precision Invests in Growth

Metal Seal Precision Ltd. is a full-service manufacturer of precision metal components and subassemblies, located in Mentor, Ohio.

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Knowledge is Meant to be Shared

Having information on multiple platforms, both in print and online, provides the most balanced approach.

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Cutting Tools

When to Consider Customized Cutting Tools

What is the real cost of choosing standard or customized tooling if time is money and efficiency translates into profits? It’s a question many shops face regularly.

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Workholding

Precision Workholding Offers Multiple Advantages

As American manufacturing continues to transition from the mass production of conventional parts to the manufacture of complex, high-value components in relatively small lot sizes, precision workholding has assumed increased importance

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Automation

Modular Automation Package for Turning Machines

Here's a modular robotic automation cell for cost-effective, flexible part load/unload of turning machines.

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CAD/CAM

Reengineering of a CAM Engine

Software suppliers are doing their part in meeting the programming demands of multitasking operations for complex parts.

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