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US Census Bureau Counts Down to Manufacturing Day 2016 on October 7
Manufacturing Day - Oct. 7: This week, the U.S. Census Bureau joins a group of public and private organizations in celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector of the nation's economy. This marks the fifth annual organized observance of Manufacturing Day. The Census Bureau releases manufacturing statistics that inform businesses and policymakers.
Milwaukee Drill/Driver Kit
The Milwaukee Drill/Driver Kit is changing the way its users work through fastening and drilling up to 35 percent quicker than tools of the same caliber. The powerful, cordless tool boasts 275 lbs of torque. Its durable, lightweight design makes it much more efficient on job sites, increasing productivity and performance.
VA-L 560 NC2 Sawing System
Specifically for cutting aluminium, the BEHRINGER EISELE GmbH with the VA-L 560 NC2 has a sawing system that reportedly sets new standards. Both in solid material as well as in pipes and profiles with sophisticated cross-sectional geometry, the machine scores with high output.
HBM540A Bandsaw Machine
With the HBM540A, Behringer presents a fully enclosed, flexible, high-performance bandsawing machine. Based on its only recently fully reengineered automatic HBM440A, Behringer is presenting an addition to this high-performance machine series.
Emuge Opens New Cutting Tool Technology Center
Emuge Corp. has announced the opening of a new technology center, located at the company's North American headquarters in West Boylston, MA, USA. The center, designed to be a full-service resource for manufacturers to apply cutting tool application strategies, is equipped with the latest 3 and 5-axis vertical machining centers, precision measuring devices and tool monitoring, in addition to an interactive classroom for training and seminars.
‘Is Manufacturing The New Startup?’
Here's a look at manufacturing from the point of view of potential investors: At Nibletz ("The Voice of Startups Everywhere Else"), Jane Brown writes, "For an idea to be commercially viable it has to be in the Goldilocks zone—one that's neither too old nor too new.
‘Nano-cutter’ to Boost Materials Research at UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering is the new home of a unique machine that is capable of 3D milling precise to one nanometer. The machine, called the ROBONANO α-0iB, is the first of its kind in North America, and it brings extremely advanced technological capabilities that could represent the future of advanced manufacturing.
FZ40 Portal Milling Machine
F. Zimmermann has launched the FZ40 compact, a space-saving portal milling machine for high-speed machining of strong and high-strength materials. The FZ40 is based on the proven FZ33 compact and offers the same space-saving dimensions.
LC30 Color Microscope Camera
The Olympus LC30 is a cost-effective, entry-level color microscope camera that delivers excellent performance for brightfield applications and digital documentation in both life and materials sciences, according to the company.
Digital 2D Microscope and Measurement System
Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of an integrated, full HD digital microscope system, which operates without a PC and, utilizing its image processing and control engine, delivers video-image quality at 60 frames per second. According to Titan, the Omni offers a solution to a broad range of quality control, testing, rework, assembly, inspection and documentation tasks.
Ifind App
Sandvik Coromant is grouping its online offerings within the company's new Ifind app, giving purchasers, engineers and machine operators a user-friendly option for the best possible support for their manufacturing processes. Easy-to-access solutions can be a great help in day-to-day manufacturing operations, and, through the new Ifind app, Sandvik Coromant is able to provide extensive information about its products, services and knowledge in one convenient daily helper.
SHA-4000 Automated Power Stroke Honing System
The SHA-4000 from Sunnen Products Co. is a premium system for high-volume processing of gears, turbocharger bushings, cartridge valve components and pistol barrels, among others. With the popular SH-4000 as a base, the SHA-4000 integrates Swiss automation to create an off-the-shelf, robust, high-production system that requires minimal operator attention.