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The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) reports that June manufacturing technology orders climbed 6.5 percent over May. The latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report also shows a year-over-year increase of more than 10 percent, the fifth consecutive month posting a year-over-year gain.

Kyocera Corp., Kyoto, Japan, has acquired fastener and tool manufacturer Senco Holdings Inc., Cincinnati.

Melin Tool Co., Cleveland, and MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., have partnered to provide Melin Tool product data in the cloud.

The Manufacturing Leadership Council's 800+ members have identified the most urgent and important issues disrupting the manufacturing industry over the next twelve months as it pursues a more efficient, agile, and data-driven future. MLC bills itself as "the world's foremost executive leadership organization dedicated to driving transformational growth for the world's manufacturing companies."

When you hear the phrase "preventive maintenance" what comes to mind? Do you cringe at the thought of taking your CNC machine out of production, losing precious time and money? Or are you meticulous about taking care of your investment so it will last a very long time? Here are some preventive maintenance (PM) tips to help keep your CNC lathe running at peak performance while avoiding unplanned downtime.

June U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $186.57 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) collaboration, was down 2.8% from May's $191.93 million and up 6.0% when compared with the total of $175.97 million reported for June 2016. With a year-to-date total of $1.095 billion, 2017 is up 5.8% when compared with 2016.

As a precision sheet metal machining technology, photo etching achieves exacting tolerances, is highly repeatable and in many instances is the only technology that can cost-effectively manufacture precision metal components with the accuracy necessary in demanding and often safety critical applications. Once design engineers select photo etching as their preferred metalworking process, it is important that they fully appreciate not just its versatility, but also the specific aspects of the technology that can affect—and in many instances enhance—product design. This article analyzes the key considerations that design engineers must appreciate to get the most from photo etching and benchmarks the process against other metal machining technologies.

LNS America Inc., Cincinnati, appointed Bob Bodde regional sales manager for Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia.

Pressure and flow are two common terms when it comes to air compressor systems, but the relationship between the two is often misunderstood. Choosing the wrong compressor for your facility can lead to the inability to produce products or wasted energy that increases costs. In this article, we'll get back to the basics of compressed air and examine the relationship between pressure and flow.

Carlo Lonardi, president and CEO of Kito Americas Inc., Manheim, Pa., and executive officer of Kito Corp., Yamanashi, Japan, announced the promotions of key personnel as the company continues to build <img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." />its Kito Americas corporate structure.<img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." /><img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." /><img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." /><img src="/sites/www.ctemag.com/files/people_and_companies/kito%20americas%20small.jpg" width="300" height="147" alt="Kito Americas Inc." title="Kito Americas Inc." />

Adoption of production-monitoring software is growing as manufacturers search for new ways to optimize machine efficiency and maximize shop productivity, writes Makino Inc. "From large manufacturing plants to small job shops, these software technologies are enabling manufacturers to accomplish more with less." A white paper from Makino provides a detailed overview of the capabilities of prominent production-monitoring software, including both common and advanced features. A free login is required to download the paper.

From the Napa Valley Register: "I ended up taking Machine Tool Technology by accident – I didn't know what it was. When the professor started by talking about the danger of getting scalped by machines, I thought 'What am I getting myself into?' But once we got started working I fell in love with the trade and knew what I wanted to do with my life."