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Biden Defends “Buy American” Provision in Stimulus
Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Executive Director Scott Paul praised Vice President Biden?s comments in support of ?Buy American? provisions in an economic stimulus bill: ?Vice President Biden had it right. Domestic sourcing is not protectionism. It is a longstanding…
WORLD'S LARGEST AND STRONGEST SIX AXIS ROBOT
FANUC Robotics America Inc. offers its M-2000iA super heavy-duty robot. Designed to meet customer requirements for handling truck, tractor, and automotive frames and parts, the M-2000iA/900L robot offers a 900 kg payload.
Hydro Aluminum Goes Live with Quintiq Strategic Planning Solution for European Supply Chain Optimization
Quintiq (Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands) and Hydro Aluminum (Oslo, Norway) have announced that Hydro Aluminum Rolled Products has gone live with the selected Quintiq solution to provide comprehensive strategic planning for its European aluminum rolled products supply chain. The ?Quintiq Macro…
American Industrial Hygiene Association Sends Open Letter to President Obama
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has sent an Open Letter to President Obama concerning worker safety: Dear President Obama: On behalf of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) we commend you and offer our support for your proposal to…
Hexagon Metrology Acquires 3D Software Company
Hexagon Metrology (London, UK) has announced the acquisition of Technodigit SARL, (Lyon, France), developer of 3DReshaper® software, a software package designed for 3D point cloud and 3D mesh manipulation for reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, product design and industrial inspection. 3DReshaper…
Methods Machine Tools Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 2009, Methods Machine Tools Inc. (Sudbury, MA) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their company. Originally founded in November of 1958, with 3 employees and a few refurbished machines, Methods has grown into one of the largest precision machine…
INNOVATIVE DUAL PNEUMATIC SPOOLING UNIT
Mid-South Control Line presents their Dual Pneumatic Spooling Unit. Designed exclusively by Mid-South, the unit enables users to run two different fluids at different pressures simultaneously with complete control and safety.
CUBLEX TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE IN TWO MACHINING CENTERS
Methods Machine Tools Inc. offers two Matsuura 5-Axis Vertical Machining Centers featuring the industry’s most exciting multi-tasking technology – CUBLEX.
OPTIMIZE MACHINING FOR MULTIPLE OR COMPLEX PARTS IN ONE FLEXIBLE PALLET SYSTEM
A flexible manufacturing system is traditionally comprised of several similar machining centers, each capable of one type of machining. Makino has demonstrated that different machine types can be easily integrated into a single cell with an automated pallet handling system.
FIVE-AXIS HMC SPECIFICALLY FOR JUST-IN-TIME MANUFACTURING NEEDS
Makino’s MAG series of 5-axis horizontal machining centers are specifically suited to meet the just-in-time manufacturing needs of the aerospace industry.
VTC BUILT FOR HEAVY DUTY TURNING, HIGH POWER CUTTING FOR LARGE PART WORK
Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. offers the YV-1200ATC vertical turning center. This heavy-duty, highly productive VTC is designed for stand alone applications or easy integration into production lines.
30-TAPER VMC HAS NEW CONTROL FOR FASTER CONTOURING
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. offers a true machining center with 21 tools, a more rigid spindle, and beefier construction. The F Series RoboDrill provides milling performance unmatched in a 30-taper machine.
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