Effective management needed
Machinist's Corner September 2009 column
Topic
Industry Trends & Analysis
Driving diesel developments
Machining large compacted graphite iron castings for diesel engine components is challenging, but applying the proper tools and techniques can help.
USCTI business outlook exclusive
The members of the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) predict a tough year ahead for the industry, according to a spring survey conducted by the organization.
Strong Marketing is Always Critical
Manager's Desk
Tool Story
Stef Wertheimer is the founder of Iscar Metalworking, which began operations in 1952 as a one-man tool shop in northern Israel. Today, Iscar is a multinational business, 80 percent of which was purchased in 2006 by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Co. In a wide-ranging interview with Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks, Wertheimer recounts the history of Iscar and his project of developing industrial parks throughout the Near East.
Manufacturing Roundtable
Six manufacturing executives discuss the economics of metalworking in the U.S., competition in the global marketplace and recruiting and training workers.
Downshifted. And Tomorrow?
Orders for machines and cutting tools are up even as economy slows.
Racing to Market
Supporting NASCAR teams to promote the use of metalworking products. Learn why metalworking suppliers are teaming up with NASCAR—big time.
Downshifting
Growth in U.S. manufacturing is expected to slow next year, but a gloomy picture is not on the horizon.
e-review Dec. 2005
Web review of various business related web sites.
Product Showcase
Descriptions of metalcutting-related products and services.
e-Review
CTE's Web site review is a handy reference for readers looking for metal cutting and grinding products and services being promoted and offered on the Internet. Here you'll find the URLs of qualifying CTE advertisers, as well as thumbnails of their home pages and product line descriptions. Each entry also includes the company's phone number.