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A Shop Snapshot(s) in Time
Shamrock Precision has made significant strides to diversify its customer base and implement various process improvements, applying a crawl, walk, run approach to adding new technology such as ERP and automation.
Sinker EDM is Built for General Precision Machining
Makino’s Edge2 sinker EDM is built for general precision machining applications and provides accurate and reliable performance for standard die/mold components or contract manufacturing with a space-saving design for shop floors.
Metrology Keeps Tools on Center
Zoller’s Z.connect workshop that took place at Makino’s North American headquarters demonstrated the Smile and Venturion presetting and measuring machines for tool setting.
July Production Machining Business Index Holding Steady
The Gardner Business Intelligence (GBI) Production Machining index registered 53.1 for July. The index is more than 20 percent above its July value from one year ago.
August 2010 PM News
Acquisition of Mobile Robot ProviderAdept Technology Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held MobileRobots Inc., a provider of autonomous robot and automated guided vehicle (AGV) technologies.
February 2010 News
Makino in MexicoMakino has opened an international technology center located in Querétaro, Mexico.
PM News August 2009
Swiss Bar Feeder Announces Ambitious Growth and Expansion PlansSwiss company LNS announces considerable plans for growth and expansion into new markets. "The goal is to double the size of our company within five years," explains Thomas H.