Machine Tools

Additive Manufacturing Brings New Life To Old Tools

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:48:00 +0000

New NAMII grant matches industry with academy to bring 3-D printing to the foundry.

US Manufacturing Technology Orders Continue 2013 Slump

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:38:00 +0000

Manufacturing technology orders continue to see a hard climb in 2013, showing slow growth after a strong 2012.

Import Penetration Still Outweighs Reshoring Trend

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:51:00 +0000

Michele Nash-Hoff, president, ElectroFab Sales

Imports of advanced manufacturing goods continue to grow in U.S., USBIC warns, casting doubt on viability of a manufacturing renaissance.

In January, the U. S. Business and Industry Council released a report, 'Import Penetration Rises Again in 2011; Challenges Manufacturing Renaissance, Insourcing Claims,' by Alan Tonelson. According to the report, 'the share of U.S. markets for advanced manufactured goods controlled by imports reached another all-time high in 2011... and domestic manufacturing's highest value sectors keep falling behind foreign-based rivals.'

US Manufacturing Technology Orders off to a Slow Start

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:23:00 +0000

January orders fall off sharply from December, representing a drop of 12.2% from last year's report.

2012 US Manufacturing Technology Orders Highest in Over a Decade

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:22:00 +0000

With a year-end total of $5.7 billion, 2012 technology orders outdid 2011 by 2.6%, making it the best year since 1996.

US Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall 11% in November

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:21:00 +0000

With $5.2 billion in sales, however, year-over-year comparison still shows a 4.8% increase over 2011, showing continued hope for a banner year in the U.S. market.

How Some US Manufacturers are Successful in Competing Globally

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Michele Nash-Hoff, president, ElectroFab Sales

American manufacturers with unique products can compete successfully but a level playing field would open market opportunities.

While attending the FABTECH Expo in Las Vegas last month, I interviewed several companies that do all or the majority of their manufacturing in the U.S. to find out what they are doing to successfully compete in the global marketplace.

Advanced Manufacturing Comes to Life in 2012

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:12:00 +0000

A look back at how technology has re-defined manufacturing and its workforce in 2012 and a look forward at the new era of manufacturing it will bring.

A look back at how technology has re-defined the manufacturing workforce in 2012 and a look ahead at the new era of manufacturing it will bring.

October Manufacturing Technology Orders Slow in Post-IMTS Slump

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:37:00 +0000

Orders fall 31.3% in October after September's spike, but year-to-date totals remain on track for record-setting sales.

Daimler Dives into Additive Manufacturing

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Robert Brooks, American Machinist

Auto giant harnesses new super-scale laser-fusing technologies to manufacture its lightweight metal components.