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Balancing nesting efficiency against limited work-in-process (WIP) is an ongoing challenge for OSH Cut, a high-mix, on-demand sheet metal manufacturing service. So it developed in-house software that balances nesting efficiency against production needs.
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Josh Welton argues that even though nobody likes government-imposed regulations, they are necessary to keep employees safe and businesses and industries accountable, whether it’s a welding shop, oil rig, space shuttle, or experimental submersible.
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- Laser Cutting
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- Oct 20, 2023
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Gorbel wins Platinum Award in Team Excellence
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- Materials Handling
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- Automation and Robotics
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- Machining
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- Oct 19, 2023
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The National Association of Manufacturers has released a new analysis on the impact to the U.S. economy of Congress’ failure to reverse the stricter interest expense limitation that took effect in January 2022.
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Workflow tool automatically analyzes, prepares information for shop floor
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Job shop automation strategies from a former CIA officer
- By Tim Heston
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There are a surprising number of parallels between metal fabrication and CIA technical intelligence says David Pietrocola. The former CIA officer now runs an automation business called Cohesive Robotics that serves job shops.
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JCB Manufacturing to expand in Texas
- Oct 18, 2023
- Shop Management
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England-based JCB Inc., a manufacturer of construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment, has announced plans to build a new facility in San Antonio.
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Steel prices rebound against a backdrop of uncertainty
- By Michael Cowden
- Oct 18, 2023
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Domestic demand for steel remains strong, which means that steel prices might be on their way up.
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Bystronic has enhanced the Xpert Pro press brake to create a fully automatic bending cell that offers efficiency and flexibility for small and large manufacturing companies.
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