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	<description>Connect - Share -Learn: A forum dedicated to connecting the thought leaders in American manufacturing.</description>
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		<title>Receive Major Tax Break on New Equipment Purchased Now</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/fabricating/receive-major-tax-break-on-new-equipment-purchased-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Fabricating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[2008 Economic Stimulus]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[machine tool tax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tax incentive]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=86</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Congress passed President Bush&#8217;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

 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spindle Replacement Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/spindle-replacement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[removable taper]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spindle]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[spindle design]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=85</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Everybody knows what spindle damage means: significant loss in productivity in the way of costly downtime, parts and labor while you&#8217;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. 
Click here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Key Opportunity in the Recession</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/key-opportunity-in-the-recession/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[metalworking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=84</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obama and Manufacturing</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/obama-and-manufacturing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/obama-and-manufacturing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[election]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[manufacturing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[McCain]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[metalworking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Obama]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=82</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2008 Metalworking Survey Results</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/2008-metalworking-survey-results/</link>
		<comments>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/2008-metalworking-survey-results/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janelle</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=79</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can you turn a slowdown into a competitive advantage?</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/can-you-turn-a-slowdown-into-a-competitive-advantage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/can-you-turn-a-slowdown-into-a-competitive-advantage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=58</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The subprime mess made easy</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/uncategorized/the-subprime-mess-made-easy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/uncategorized/the-subprime-mess-made-easy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don H.</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is a sad state of affairs no matter how you slice it. This sheds some light while it will draw a much needed smile.   Warning, this contains some adult language. Full screen mode shows best]]></description>
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		<title>Dollar Falls - Profits Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/dollar-falls-profrits-rise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is a great link to a story NPR ran on the 8/4 telecast that talks about how the weakening of the dollar has helped American manufacturing. They interviewed a Cleveland automotive part manufacturer that has seen their profits increase during a time when the economic news is bleak.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93203258

    

   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IMTS, A Strong Showing for U.S. Manufacturing</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/imts-strong-showing-for-us-manufacturing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/imts-strong-showing-for-us-manufacturing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/?p=52</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been attending IMTS since 2000 and thus have witnessed both highs and lows in terms of business projections as well as moods. With the first part of this year holding strong, I went into this year&#8217;s show with great interest - would the industry reflect the growing fear and pessimism of the news reporting, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IMTS 08</title>
		<link>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/imts-08/</link>
		<comments>http://www.metalworkingblogs.com/general-metalworking/imts-08/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janelle</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General Metalworking]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 



The International Manufacturing Technology Show (
IMTS) of 2008 was held in Chicago’s McCormick Place during the week of September 8-13. 



Over 15,000 new machine tools, controls, computers, software, components, systems and processes were displayed by the 1,803 participating companies in the 1.2 million net sq. ft of exhibition space. This year had the strongest [...]]]></description>
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