As reported by Steve Klein Jr. of Gardner Publications, USMTC reported November machine tool sales as 1,167 units. This was 53.8% lower than November 2007. While this is no surprise to many, it underscores the impact of the capital crisis. Other reports we have heard indicate manufacturers down as much as 70% over the [...]
With the large variety of tooling manufacturers and several choices of spindle interfaces, it can be very difficult for buyers to know if they have the right tooling set-up for their applications. It can also be very difficult for them to know who to turn to with questions. The machine sales organizations often don’t have [...]
Recent media reports have singled out the automotive industry as the U.S.’s main manufacturing sector, relaying the pessimistic outlook of the Big Three’s tribulations. While the automotive industry has taken a dramatic hit, the positive and necessary growth of aerospace, medical and energy industries is not in the media foreground. Many areas of the [...]
Don’t sit on your hands, take this opportunity to get better at what you do and improve the knowledge of your workforce.
Congress passed President Bush’s 2008 Economic Stimulus Act, which allows you to write off capital equipment purchases made in 2008. The tax incentive provides a 50% bonus depreciation for machine tools and other equipment purchased before the end of they year. For more manufacturer information,
See Mitsubishi EDM, Laser and Waterjet
See Presetters from BIG Kaiser
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Everybody knows what spindle damage means: significant loss in productivity in the way of costly downtime, parts and labor while you’re waiting for spindle repair or replacement. Now, imagine a spindle with a removable taper design, which can be swapped out in just minutes. Consider the long-term savings this technology can bring you.
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When the economy is booming marketers complain that they can’t afford to break through the clutter. Many believe that their product is truly better and that if they could just get their prospects to give them a chance – they would convert to loyal buyers.
If that describes you, this recession is the opportunity you have [...]
In a recent survey posted on this blog, metalworkers favored McCain heavily. Here are 5 reasons manufacturers can be happy with the election results.
Democrats have been railing against the loss of manufacturing jobs – now you will find out if they have a solution or just a complaint.
The energy industry under the democrats should drive [...]
Over the past three years LoSasso Advertising has been collecting data from people within the metalworking industry, whether from Engineers, Shop Supervisors or Owners. The purpose of this research is to gain insights regarding operational and business trends within the North American metalworking industry, and to gauge perceptions concerning the future outlook of the metalworking [...]
Every time the economy slacks, there are companies that use the down trend to their advantage. During growth periods many companies need to channel their resources into sales and support versus research and development. This can slow innovation and delay the roll out of new initiatives. This will reverse in a slower market. Other companies remain aggressive with their [...]
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