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June 19, 2019 - Volume 13 Issue 12
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  Featured Articles
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With the US tool and cutter grinding industry booming, manufacturers are investing in automation to increase capacity to meet the market demand. Here are six areas of automation you should consider for your operation.
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Image - New Technology Addresses Crisis in Manufacturing New Technology Addresses Crisis in Manufacturing
In the spring of 2018, for the first time ever, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported more job openings than people available to fill them. While exceptionally low unemployment may seem like a boon to the country, this creates financial headwinds for individual companies -- especially those within the manufacturing sector -- as well as the U.S. economy overall.
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  Industry News
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  Easy-to-Configure Robot Cell Designed to Handle Heavy Workpieces Up to 176 lbs.
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  Mastercam 2020 Released; 3D Tooling One of Several New Features
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  Product Spotlight
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  New VMC Offers High-Performance Contour Machining for Die/Mold and Medical Markets
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  Large-Capacity Bar Feeder Accurately Feeds Bars From 10mm -- 80mm Diameter in Lengths Up to 12 Feet
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  New Desktop CNC Mill Reduces Runtime by 75% While Significantly Improving Small Tool Life
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  New Thread Mills Ideal for High-Temp Alloys, Aerospace Applications
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  Product Focus Award Winner
Product Focus Award Winner New 5-Axis Machine Runs Nearly Without Vibration or Noise -- Even During Heavy Cuts

Based on reader interest and analysis from our editorial staff, this article won T&P's Product Focus Award for last month's eNewsletter. We would like to congratulate the winning company. In case you missed it, please click on the headline above to view the article.


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