Industry News

News • June 26, 2018

Where U.S. manufacturing is thriving in 2018

To determine the places where manufacturing growth is strongest, employment in the sector was looked at in 373 metropolitan statistical areas, assessing short-, medium- and long-term trends going back to 2006 and adding in variables for persistence and momentum.

News • June 25, 2018

Revitalizing space exploration would boost U.S. manufacturing

President Trump signaled what could become a vigorous return to space exploration by the United States when he reconstituted the National Space Council. Dormant since the end of the George H.W. Bush administration, the council's chairman, Vice President Mike Pence, and its executive secretary, Dr. Scott Pace, have vowed to build a manned space program to reach the moon and beyond to Mars. As with the two previous boom cycles of aerospace development, in World War II and the Apollo program, one of the main beneficiaries of the aggressive effort will be the U.S. manufacturing sector.

News • June 25, 2018

Montana Hydraulics LLC makes parts that help keep other industries running

When it comes to components for industrial machines, Montana Hydraulics LLC owners Mark and Della Ehlke say there isn't much they can't make. "We're able to pretty much take on just about anything," Mark said. "In fact, we had a tagline at one point: 'If you can imagine it, we can build it.'"

News • June 22, 2018

Walter Surface Technologies Inc. acquires Blackstone supply agreement

Walter Surface Technologies Inc., Montreal, a provider of surface treatment technologies, acquired the Fastenal Blackstone supply agreement and all related inventory from Sundisc Abrasives USA LLC.

News • June 22, 2018

Dorner Europe expands German manufacturing facility

Dorner Manufacturing Corp., Hartland, Wisconsin, completed a major expansion of its facility in Germany, a project that doubles production space, adds jobs and effectively positions the company to become even more responsive to customers throughout the region.

News • June 22, 2018

Vero Software Ltd. hires customer service representative

In support of the ongoing growth of its Edgecam and Surfcam product lines, Vero Software Ltd. hired Customer Service Representative Frank McBride to support the two brands on the West Coast.

News • June 22, 2018

Wildeck Inc. announces promotion, retirement

Wildeck Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin, promoted Kelly M. Kamlager to director of marketing.

News • June 22, 2018

Mastercam sets CAM industry milestone

CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Connecticut, announced that its flagship software, Mastercam, was the first CAD/CAM software to reach 250,000 installations worldwide.

News • June 22, 2018

ATA Tools Inc. names NMG Aerospace exclusive repair service provider

ATA Tools Inc., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, announced an exclusive strategic partnership with NMG Aerospace to provide complete repair services for all of ATA Tools' air tool products.

News • June 22, 2018

Eriez Manufacturing Co. receives award

Carol Z. Perez, U.S. ambassador to Chile, presented Eriez Manufacturing Co., Erie, Pennsylvania, with the Export Leadership Award during Expomin 2018 in Santiago, Chile.

News • June 20, 2018 • Greg Bartlett

Yearly competition helps students, industry

The 54th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference scheduled for June 25-29 in Louisville, Kentucky, is expected to draw more than 6,000 students, with a fraction of them competing to be named the best CNC milling specialist, CNC technician and CNC turning specialist in the nation. "This is a great opportunity for students to see where their skill levels are compared with their peers," said Steve Arteman, technical support engineer at CGTech Inc., Irvine, California, the developer of Vericut CNC simulation and verification software.

News • June 20, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Metal Michelangelos

I've had a problem recently with our vertical blinds. The damn things keep breaking. Every few weeks, I'll find a vane lying on the ground after the tab at the top busts loose, sending the 6'-long hunk of plastic flying. I know when it happens because the dog runs and hides under the bed, whining like someone said "veterinarian."