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Lantek USA Director Appointed to FMA Council
Adria Haines joins the FMA Software Technology Council.
U.S. Machine Tool Orders Accelerate
June manufacturing technology orders climbed 6.5 percent over May to $373.2 million.
How to Manage Your Shop from Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device
Using JobBOSS 12.0 ERP shop management system from Exact Software, shop owners can accelerate their business with cloud security, workforce mobility and process flexibility.
System Insights Becomes VIMANA
The new name reflects their broader commitment to Smart Manufacturing systems and better aligns to their future strategy and ever-expanding product roadmap.
Global Shop Solutions Works with Non-Profit Charities
They support Hope’s Path, a faith-based youth organization, and the Montgomery County Women’s Center for women and children who have suffered physical or sexual abuse.
How to Increase Productivity, OEE, and Profits Without Buying New Machines
Software and hardware systems from Shop Floor Automations can help shops increase productivity, OEE, and profits without buying new machines or downsizing their workforce in order to afford upgrades.
Global Shop Solutions Opens New Facility
The 10,000 sq ft building houses a 72-seat training room full of the latest technology, a community dining/kitchen area complete with a market, and an outdoor, covered patio that seats up to 100 people.
U.S. Manufacturers Respond to Disruptive Technology and Plans for Deregulation
A new survey by Exact shows they are embracing the “fourth industrial revolution,” with one-third already increasing their investments in technology and hiring more U.S.-based employees to prepare for changes in border tariffs, revoking existing trade agreements and a focus on “buying American.”
Online Steel Fatigue Resource Generates Interest
The Bar Fatigue Blog from SMDI is open to automotive engineers looking for the steel fatigue innovations and information.
Consider the Source
Some machinists go into business for themselves as a part-time hobby, while others dream of becoming an OEM supplier. Here are two shops that online manufacturing marketplace MFG.com helped to source the work they needed to get off the ground and fulfill their dreams.
The Sheet Metal MES
An integrated manufacturing execution system controls and records the transformation of raw materials into finished products. In the new world of connectivity and digitization, guest columnist Juan José Colás of Lantek explains how the MES has made production management the key factor in productivity and competitiveness for sheet metal fabricators, far beyond other traditional factors, such as the use of material, calculation of times and costs, elimination of paper, and faster transfer of information.
BLM Group USA Opens New Headquarters and Tech Center
In response to continued growth, this new 75,000 sq ft facility provides greater access for customers to explore more products, services and technologies.