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You May Be This Close to Being Named a “Top Shop”

By: Derek Korn - 1/27/2012
Here’s how to give your business the best shot at being named a “Top Shop.” MORE

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Now Online: 2012 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey

By: Derek Korn 1/4/2012
Our second annual benchmarking program offers all types of machining facilities the chance to see how they rate against similar operations. Take part in the online survey that runs through February 15. MORE

ZONE: Five Axis

Which Five-Axis Machine for Mold Makers?

By: Peter Zelinski 12/16/2011
This Chicago-area mold shop compares tilting-spindle and tilting-table five-axis machines. MORE

ZONE: Inspection >> Medical

Wireless Ballbar Speeds Medical Machine Testing

Case Study 12/16/2011
Ballbar analysis is generally regarded as a practical, convenient method for assessing CNC machine contouring accuracy. MORE

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IMTS 2012 Reports Strong Exhibit Space Sales - 1/26/2012

Poll Reveals Public’s Manufacturing Misconceptions - 1/25/2012

Hirschmann Acquires Manufacturer of EDM Tables, Spindles - 1/24/2012

U.S.-Manufactured Vises Marketed in China - 1/23/2012

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RESULTS - January 2012

By: Steve Kline, Jr. - 19. January 12
A 7.5 percent rate of change in industrial production ranks in the 25 percent of all annual growth rates since 1966.