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| Renishaw strengthens its range of industrial metrology fixturing solutions |
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| As part of the final phase of integration into the Renishaw business, R&R Fixtures is now officially Renishaw Fixturing Solutions, LLC. This change takes place as Renishaw progresses the development of an exciting, new center of excellence for its metrology fixturing design and manufacturing, based in Norton Shores, Michigan. Increase throughput, reproducibility and accuracy of your inspection process with quick and repeatable fixturing set-ups.
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| GF Machining Demonstrates New Technology, New Applications |
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| Necessity is the mother of invention. This symbiotic relationship between need and solution was on full display at a recent two-day, two-location event hosted by GF Machining Solutions. Over two days, new products were showcased, new uses for established technologies were examined, and problem-solving discussions were shared.
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| High-Speed Finishing with CCX CVD Coated Cermet |
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| The excellent wear resistant CCX turning grade is built for long tool life when high-speed finishing in soft steel, general steel, and cast iron. The unique design of the CCX cermet grade with a thick CVD coating is difficult to accomplish using conventional technology and provides greater wear resistance at higher cutting speeds.
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| GM Posts Mixed Quarterly Financial Results, Relies on Pickups for Profit |
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| General Motors Co. reported mixed quarterly results, relying heavily on sales of large pickups in its home market. Profit rose slightly but adjusted earnings fell. Regardless, GM's main source of profit was its home North American market. Its line of redesigned large pickups did the heavy lifting for the automaker.
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| Tooling Industry Continues to Slow, Capacity Utilization Slips |
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| The tooling industry continues to slow, with North American capacity utilization at its lowest mark since 2016, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Harbour Results Inc. said. In the second quarter, mold shop utilization saw a decrease to 74% as compared to the year's first quarter. Die shop utilization dropped from 74 percent to 70 percent.
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| The challenge: optimized die casting processes |
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| "We see ourselves as the automotive industry's partner, and consistently driving innovation and offering highly complex products is what grows our company," says Walter Mayer, Managing Director responsible for technology at TCG UNITECH. In addition to developing and manufacturing oil and coolant pumps, the Group also supplies a wide array of plastic components to companies like Audi, BMW, Daimler, Bosch and VW. Learn more
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| Manufacturers Still Slow to Adopt Advanced Technology, Study Says |
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| Manufacturers are hesitating to fully embrace technology on the factory floor, according to a study by accounting and consulting firm Sikich LLP. “The impact of digital technologies will require industrial companies to make fundamental operational changes,” according to the study’s executive summary. At the same time, Chicago-based Sikich said “many companies have yet to implement these new technologies.” |
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| U.S. Remains No. 1 for Aerospace 'Attractiveness,' PwC Says |
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| The United States remains the top-ranked country for aerospace and defense “attractiveness,” consulting firm PwC said in an annual report. Also repeating their positions in the 2019 rankings were Canada at No. 2 and Singapore at No. 3. However, there were changes in the Nos. 4 and 5 slots. Within the U.S., Washington state remained on top.
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| How to Succeed With ERP Implementation |
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| Does the idea of implementing a new ERP system keep you up at night? Do you have a roadmap to keep your ERP current? Ease your stress by attending this webinar from ECi Software Solutions, providing you with proven best practices for ERP implementation and future planning.
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| Manufacturing Adds 16,000 Jobs in July, Paced by Motor Vehicles |
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| Manufacturing added 16,000 jobs in July with makers of motor vehicles and parts leading the way. The vehicle sector boosted employment by 7,200 jobs, according to a breakdown by industry issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. July represented the second straight month of strong manufacturing job expansion following slow growth during the first part of 2019. |
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| AR, VR, MR, xR in the Manufacturing World |
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| When should we use augmented reality?, Will AR achieve the same benefits as VR? What extended reality (xR) platform best addresses your engineering needs? In this session, we will define these disparate technologies and work together to identify where they apply to your enterprise.
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