There is No Future for AI Without Industrial AI
Physical AI, the manifestation of artificially intelligent systems in physical assets, starts at the line and the time for manufacturers to act is now.
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7 IMTS Pre-Show Booth Highlights
Writing for the event’s “Show Daily” newspaper enables me to find out what new technology will be at the show and how it’ll be presented.
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Beyond Cycle Time: Adopting the Philosophy of Every. Job. Faster.
Cycle time is one piece of the puzzle. A broader look at throughput, consistency, and setup efficiency can reveal where manufacturers are actually losing time.
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Precision Machining Index Surges in July for Seventh Month of Expansion
A 2.4-point jump powered by strong gains in production and new orders lifted the index to its highest reading in years.
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How Well do You Know Granite Surface Plates?
Here are some tips for choosing, maintaining and customizing a granite solution that will best meet your shop’s particular inspection needs.
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Where Machining Precision is a Family Tradition
This century-old manufacturer is a case in point of how company culture and openness to adopting new technology paves the way to success.
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Seeing Advances in Large-Scale Multitask Machining
At a recent open house, WFL Millturn Technologies highlighted new forms of automation, tooling and process control for its sizeable turn-mill equipment.
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Where Automated Five-Axis Machining Isn’t a Challenge
A Minnesota shop recently added a five-axis machine with integrated pallet changer to perform days-long stretches of precision, repeatable small-parts machining on its own.
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Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions
The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S.
Read MoreCONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
Read MoreEdge Technologies Appoints New Director of Sales
Jimmy Clark will lead Edge Technologies’ sales strategy across North America, overseeing regional sales efforts, channel partnerships and key accounts.
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Eriez Fluid Recycling, Material Handling Solutions Streamline Operations
IMTS 2026: Eriez exhibits its Sump Cleaner, Safehold lifting magnets, chip and parts conveyors, and coalescers.
Read MoreNissei USA Vertical Double Disc Grinder Targets High-Precision, High-Volume Production
IMTS 2026: Nissei USA features the V-5P vertical double disc surface grinder, showcasing a machine engineered for parallelism, thickness control and surface finish consistency across flat workpiece applications.
Read MoreHigh QA Quality Platform Connects Inspection Planning and Traceability from Design to Delivery
IMTS 2026: High QA exhibits its design-driven manufacturing quality platform which provides automated ballooning, GD&T extraction, inspection planning and integrated quality documentation.
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The Value of Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Aerospace and Medical Applications
The choice between mass finishing and shot blasting for CNC-machined parts depends on the specific requirements of the application.
Read MoreThe Value of Bidirectional Thread Rolling
This end-rolling attachment for producing threads offers advantages in terms of lower weight, size and cost. And keeping thread rolls engaged as it retracts can help produce higher quality thread profiles and finishes compared to conventional end-rolling attachments.
Read MoreThe Value of Picosecond IR Laser Marking for Medical
Medical device manufacturers are the primary market for infrared laser markers that deliver pulses in picoseconds to deliver true-black, non-reflective marks on surgical instruments and implantables.
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Tips for Cleaning Oily Parts
Degreasers are the best option for cleaning parts machined with oil. Vacuum degreasers are recommended for cleaning complex parts.
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Overcoming 3 Common Challenges With Automated Particle Counting
Facing difficulties while performing particle analysis is normal but should not be discouraging. Here are some ways to handle the most prevalent issues that can arise.
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Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System
PMTS 2025: Miraclean’s cleaning systems consist of individual ultrasonic or static tanks in a standard size that can be organized within a stainless-steel frame.
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3 Common Filtration Questions Answered
Learn about the variety of filters for removing particulates from a cleaning fluid, how to determine cleaning fluid life and more.
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Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System
A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.
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A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.
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