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What Glass Ceiling?
At the recently concluded PMPA annual meeting in San Diego, the organization named Darlene Miller, president of and CEO of Permac Industries, as its new president. She's also the first female president of the association.
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New OSHA Temporary Worker Rules Protect Them from Hazards
On “Workers Memorial Day,” OSHA sent out a memorandum regarding efforts to protect temporary workers from workplace hazards.
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Hexapods are a Simple and Affordable Way to Efficient Machining
To create more efficient machining, use a hexapod to convert a conventional machine tool into machines that produce parts on a single setup compared with several operations on a conventional machine.
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Slideshow: Hydromat Opens its Doors
Early in October rotary transfer machine builder, Hydromat, hosted an annual open house at its St. Louis headquarters.
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Early Technical Training Can Fill the Skills Gap
Lack of skills were found to be behind the skills gap for production jobs, according to a new report by Twin Cities Business Magazine.
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Video: Company Evolves from a Manual Shop to a High Precision Success Story
Ian and Jack Wagter, owners of Lumar Machining & Manufacturing Ltd. of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, purchased the company with a customer base of two automotive plants. Today, Lumar Machining has a thriving business with plans to expand, adding even more machining technology.
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VIDEO: Seeing is Believing
Hurco has partnered with Sandvik Coromant and with support from SME to produce a new reality web series.
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The Changing Role of Metalworking Fluids
Every aspect of the metalworking process is under scrutiny to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, including the use of metalworking fluids.
Read MoreMachine Tools with Form and Function for the Future
I remember visiting the American Precision Museum in Windsor, Vt., several years ago and seeing examples of machine tools from the 19th century. I remember the detail attached to the casting of components used to assemble them.
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Celebrating Technology and Education
From October 8th to the 16th, Mazak Corporation’s North American Headquarters held its Discover 2013 technology-driven manufacturing solutions event.
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Leadership, Workforce Focus Included in 7 Principles for Manufacturing Excellence
To encourage performance excellence within the manufacturing industry, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is sharing its Seven Principles for Excellence in Manufacturing.
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Micromachining Zone Gives 'Tiny' a New Meaning
Micromachining is the machining of tiny parts and features with small tools and precision machines.
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