Report: M&A in Precision Manufacturing Industry Remains High September 21, 2020 Capstone Headwaters released its Precision Manufacturing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Update Sept. 17, reporting that transaction activity in the precision manufacturing industry has remained strong despite the pandemic.
Methods Machine Tools’ Virtual MetalStorm Event is Live September 10, 2020 Methods Machine Tools Inc., a provider of precision machine tools and automation is hosting MetalStorm 2020 in a virtual format on its newly redesigned website from September 8th – 18th,, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) weekdays.
Okuma America Debuts Virtual Showroom September 17, 2020 Okuma America Corp., a maker of CNC machine tools, announced the debut of a virtual showroom.
Rush job? No prob! September 24, 2020 Improvements in manufacturing management software, robotics, additive manufacturing and thermal controls are making small batch sizes more cost effective—even for smaller shops. Manufacturing plants are able to reduce inventory, improve throughput and reduce demands on human operators.
When Work Cells Work for Machine Tools May 20, 2022 Scope of work, automation, ROI and other matters of note. Or, how many widgets do you want to make—and how fast?
Gummy, Stringy Material Meets its Match with Cut Taps, Thread Mills March 2, 2022 Selecting the right tool for threading aluminum begins with considering the key properties of aluminum; the pros and cons associated with the main choices of tools, cut taps or thread mills; and advances in tooling technology including coatings and coolant-through capability.
Eaton Introduces New Business Unit February 24, 2022 Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle (EV) transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolio.
Manufacturing Expansion Improves in February March 1, 2022 Expansion in the manufacturing economy improved in February with contributions from new orders and production, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
You Can Take it With You: Hybrid Work Methods Shift Some Tasks Anywhere February 7, 2022 The pandemic has accelerated the visibility and viability of hybrid workforce solutions—but experts say proceed carefully
Learning is a Continuing Venture February 7, 2022 The Composites Manufacturing Technical Group of SME recognized two individuals and two prominent composites manufacturing organizations at its 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards program.