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July 08, 2020 - Volume 14 Issue 13   Featured Sponsor 7 Ways to Manage Change When Implementing New Technology Failing to stay ahead of the latest technology trends can put your organization at risk. However, investing in the latest tech tools doesn't always guarantee a smooth implementation either. Going from manual processes to technology-aided operations is no easy transition. You will encounter roadblocks. Resistance to change and ill-equipped managers and front-line staff are some of the things you can expect. Change management strategy is the key to getting the most out of your investment. Learn More   Featured Articles 7 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying an Additive Manufacturing Machine If you understand the benefits of Additive Manufacturing and where it fits in your operation, and you are comparing specs and features of competing suppliers, SLM Solutions' Winthrop Sheldon, VP Sales & Marketing Americas, details the 7 questions every manufacturer should ask to help make the right decisions for the long term. Full Article Adaptive Machining: How "On-Machine" Metrology is Improving Efficiency in Additive Manufacturing In the cornfields of southern Indiana, Thermwood Corp. is making unique large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM, known as "L-sam") equipment that is achieving singular breakthroughs for aerospace, moldmaking, and a growing number of interested manufacturers. Thanks to real-time metrology adjustments, LSAM equipment can make industrial tooling, masters, patterns, molds and production fixtures more efficiently. Full Article   Featured Sponsor Webinar: A Fireside Chat with Duncan Machine Products on Using 3D Printing Duncan Machine looked for an Additive Manufacturing (AM) solution that could complement their subtractive manufacturing experience, and one that their existing CNC programmers could learn. They found a solution that satisfied those requirements and will also capture more business opportunities and fabricate parts that aren't possible by yesterday's standards. Watch Now   Industry News Australia's Largest Machine Tool Ever: 5-Axis Gantry to Help Build Fleet of Submarines Full News Item   IMTS Helps Manufacturers Rethink Their Supply Chains Full News Item New-Look 3D Software: Avoid Costly Collisions and Missed Calculations on Cutting Tool Designs Full News Item   Freedom Rings the Bell for Efficient Factory Floor Operations with Smart IoT Platform Full News Item   Featured Sponsor Engineered Air Nozzles Upgrade your blowoff, cooling, and drying operation to our award winning engineered Super Air Nozzles. EXAIR's Super Air Nozzles are a simple solution to reduce excessive air consumption and noise levels on compressed air blowoff operations. Force ranging from 2 ounces to 23 pounds. Wide variety of sizes and materials. Watch Video. More Information   Product Spotlight Plug-and-Play Smart Screwdriver Easily Automates Assembly View This Product   New Laser Marker Comes with Remote Support to Ease Integration in a Covid-19 World View This Product Digital Flowmeter Monitors Air Systems; Warns of Leaks and Low Pressure View This Product   Newly Developed Machining Cells Optimize Additive Manufacturing and Lights-Out Automation View This Product Gundrilling Machine's New Fixturing Improves Operator Comfort View This Product   360° Disinfecting Wand Helps Fight Covid in Your Factory View This Product Modular Fixturing Nearly Eliminates Down Time for Quick Swaps and Moving Between Machines View This Product   "Crazy" Milling Cutter Now Plunges Twice as Deep View This Product Career Builder Hot Job Opportunities Tooling & Production News has Partnered with CareerBuilder to Provide You with Links to the Latest Jobs in Metalworking. Subscribe to T&P Nelson Publishing, LLC | www.toolingandproduction.com PO Box 424, Alto, MI 49302 Phone: 941-539-7579 webmaster@toolingandproduction.com