AMTDA and AMT report that U.S. consumption of manufacturing
technology totaled $130.96 million in January 2010, a decline of 40.3%
from the December 2009 total. However, the total also represents a 26.2%
increase over the January 2009 ($103.77 million) consumption figure.
“Many customers placed orders in December to take advantage of
tax-relief measures, pulling orders out of January 2010,” Peter
Borden, AMTDA president, explained.
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Alternatives to 55-gallon drums that will increase efficiency,
accuracy, cleanliness, simplicity, safety and, in the long run, economy.
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Family-owned Acme Manufacturing Co. joins an exclusive group of
companies this year, celebrating its 100th anniversary. ISO
9001:2008-certified Acme Manufacturing says its focus on providing
engineered finishing solutions — for buffing, polishing, grinding,
centerless grinding, deburring and superfinishing — is the secret of
its success.
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The new Cognex 3D-Locate vision software delivers accurate,
real-time, 3D position information that enables automation equipment to
work with a wider variety of parts, and improves vision performance for
logistics, robot-guided de-palletizing, and precision assembly.
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HiCut Tools adopted Siemens PLM Software’s Solid Edge program for
making models and NX software for CAD and CAM — allowing it to make
the leap from the standard tooling market to the high-value precision
tooling market, using its already installed three-axis machining
capability.
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Set
New Productivity Records
Plan to attend IMTS 2010, Sept 13-18 at Chicago's McCormick Place, where
you can see and compare a world of new machines, technologies and tools
side by side. Get the ideas you need. Improve your processes. Advance
your technology. See how to be more competitive. Learn
more about IMTS.
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Benchmarks for Machine Shops
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2009 Benchmarks for Machine Shops is NOW AVAILABLE
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