Alstom has announced the longest turbine blade in the world, which will produce better energy quality and hopes to redefine […]
Longest Turbine Blade in the World Increasing Power Plant Efficiency
Alstom Creates LP75 Turbine Blade with Very Long Last-Stage Blade
Alstom has created a turbine blade called the LP75, 75 Inch, very long Last Stage Blade for nuclear system turbines. […]
GM Releases the Ehevy Cruze with 2.0 Liter Turbo
Next year anyone in the U. S. can purchase a vehicle with a diesel engine when GM releases the Chevrolet […]
Perm Engine Replaces Damaged Fans and Separate Assemblies
During October, 2012, Perm Engine Company’s customer support department replaced fans damaged by debris for Cubana and Aeroflot airlines. They […]
New Turbines for Gloucester Promises New Jobs
By the end of the year, the city of Gloucester will have a few new turbines on the grounds of […]
Jeep Patriot Freedom Edition to Donate $250 Per Sale to Military Charities
For each new 2013 Jeep Patriot Freedom Edition, available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, sold, Jeep with donate 250 […]
From Warmest South to Coldest North This Turbine Blade Keeps Working
Alstom SA, French power equipment manufacturer of high-speed trains, unveiled a new, very long last-stage blade for use in nuclear […]
Wages Don’t Define Good Workers
Dan Murphy highlights the differences between the modern working world of manufacturing and the working world of yesterday. Dan points […]
Rolls-Royce Will Open Advanced Airfoil Maching Facility in Prince George County
Rolls-Royce will open an Advanced Airfoil Machining Facility in Prince George County, its second plant. The project will cost $136 […]
Rolls Royce to Create 140 Jobs in Prince George County, Virginia
Aerospace engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced plans to construct a new factory in Prince George County, Virginia. The new plant […]
Hardy Harris, Britain’s 84-year-old blacksmith
Hardy Harris, an 84-year-old blacksmith continues his trade well into his old age. Harriss first went into the blacksmithing business […]
Enemalta to Have Malta Steam Turbine Repaird in Six Months
Enemalta plans to repair Malta’s steam turbine within six months. Enemalta has inspected all parts for safety and has had […]
Delcam Software Making a Big Difference
Blades, vanes, and blisks can create many problems. Not only does poor manufacturing play a part, but repair also causes […]
Esperanze High School Enjoys Opportunities Provided by STEM Manufacturing Programs
STEM Manufacturing Programs has reached out to many different schools implementing PRIME funding. Esperanza High School enjoys the great opportunity […]
Porsche Cayenne Making a Staggering 34.2% Increase in Sales
Surprisingly, Porsche now produces one of the most current and innovative SUV’s on the market today. This sleek designed SUV […]
Up-Time More Important Than Cycle-Time?
Miles Free speculates on time and production capabilities within different industries. The first type of time, cycle-time, refers to the […]
Air Agitation Causing Racks to Burn?
Although if environmental conditions remain uniform, some racks will burn during anodizing processes. Perhaps the responsiblity for the burning lies […]
MMT Goes International November 2012
Since 1999, MoldMaking Technology (MMI) has attended EuroMold in Frankfurt, Germany, run by Dr. Eberhard Doring. This event is filled […]
ATI Stellram Leading the World’s Steel Manufacturing
ATI Stellram leads producers in steel manufacturing across the world. ATI confidently promotes the different turbine blade machines necessary for […]
GM and Federal Government: Legalized Money Laundering?
While the federal government still partially owns GM. GM has made a bid on US Government owned Ally Financials. This […]
Private Companies Training High Schoolers Needed in Manufacturing
Many vocational institutes teach high school students the basic skills when it comes to the various programs they offer, but […]
Titanium Aluminide: One Step Closer to “Star Trek’s” Vision of the Future
It sounds a little like Mr. Scott of Star Trek who speaks of “transparent aluminum.” Aircraft manufactuers will soon utilize […]
Jet Manufacturers Making Vacation Travel Less Expensive
It appears that when it comes to flights, looking into a new alloy may be the way to economize. Simply […]
Needed: New Welding Techniques Requiring Lasers
While it is important to make sure that certain tools in a manufacturing process are durable enough to withstand anything […]
FDA Changes Policies to Improve Decision Making
The Federal Drug Administration realizes the importance of their job and knows that many of their decisions will affect how […]
Searching for a Globally Balanced Better Economy
Many political and industry leaders have put a lot of effort into producing a better economy across the globe. While […]
High School Students Working with Software Companies
Students now work with software companies and utilize their skills to create working models. High school students get to prove […]
A Good Leader Shows Responsibility and Authority, Not Power
Doing work for a number of different companies and working under a variety of people can give you insight into […]
Make Your Quoting Process Possible and Accurate
You will create the best proper quote if you accept you have no room for error. Make sure you know […]
Fiscal Shock on the Horizon: How to Predict Your Company’s Future
Worried about the future of your business? You should be! A group of critical thinkers at the N.A.M. has issued […]
Panel to Discuss Tax Increases That Will Affect Manufacturers
Currently, numerous tax credits utilized by manufacturers to save money may no longer be offered in the future as they […]
The Roden Group Offers Help to Inventors Using Plastic Injection Molding
If you have a great idea for an invention but need some help with production then look no further! The […]
Precision Machine Shop Assoc Helps Sufferers of Hurricane Sandy
The Precision Machine Shop Association has prepared a disaster plan for its members, which current shops hit by Hurricane Sandy […]
Chevrolet Now Sells a Cool Hot Wheels Branded Camaro with Real Hot Wheels
Camaro and Hot Wheels have shifted their relationship. Chevrolet now sells the Camaro, once one of the first Hot Wheel […]
Shell from Newly Engineered Bike Saves Biker’s Life
Despite the dissapointing news about former 7 time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong comes a story on engineering skills […]
How Hot Corrosion Rusts Engine Parts
The chemical reaction necessary for Hot Corrosion to occur starts with the chemicals sulfur and sodium chloride and forms sodium […]
While Unsure About the Economy Plastic Processors Feel Optimistic About Their Own Business
Plastic processors feel optimistic according to a recent survey. Around two-thirds of plastic processors contacted in October indicated they were […]
$292,000 Grant Given to Society of Manufacturing for Energy Conservation
The U.S. Department of Energy delivers a grant for energy conservation. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers graciously took a $292,000 […]
Precision Machining Shipments Fell in September
Shipments for the precision machining industry fell in September, according to a recent report. Shipments fell to 88% compared to […]
CEOs Participate in Las Vegas FABTECH Roundtable Nov 12-14
Leaders of the manufacturing industry expect to feel optimistic about keeping up the record of growth in their industry for […]
Italian Earthquake Scientists Imprisoned for False Assurances
The Italian courts have sentenced some scientists to six years imprisonment for giving false assurance in 2009 earthquake. Small tremors […]
PPL Susquehanna Plant Undergoes Inspection
A reactor at a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant was shut down safely on October 20 for purposes of an inspection. […]
Cherished Family Memories: Loblaws Coupons and the Family Silver
Back in the 1950’s Loblaws grocery store used a PC system for loyal customers. They issued coupons to shoppers who […]
Lookout Migraines–Your Days are Numbered
St. Jude takes on migraines, using a new device on those who suffer from these brain crushing headaches. Nerve simulations […]
End of Recession in Sight?
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation collects leadership data for companies in business conditions. With index levels low, the company shows […]
Best Practices LLC Helps Physicians Get Proper Training
Best Practices LLC helps physicians get the proper training they need to conduct safe uses of new medical devices offered […]
Video on How to Make Plastic Injection Molds
Moldmakers are misunderstood; some people don’t understand what it is they actually do when they hear the word “mold”. A […]
ASME 2013 Turbine Blade Tip Symposium
ASME 2013 Turbine Blade Tip Symposium & Course week will be held September 30, 2013 in Hamburg, Germany. The course […]
Georgia Manufacturers Miss Out on Tax Credits
A 2012 study conducted on Georgia Manufacturing by Habif concludes that Georgia manufactures have missed out on R&D tax credits. […]
2017 Expected to See Explosion in Technological Innovations
With new technological innovations available, a market research report suggests the medical device industry will explode by the year 2017, […]
FDA Considers Security Measuress for Medical Devises
The security of medical devices poses a very critical issue. If a person hacks into a heart pacemaker for instance, […]
World’s Smallest Heart Pump Now Saving Lives in the U.S.
The Impella heart pump, the world’s smallest, just received clearance for use in the United States last month, and already […]
Improvements on Repairing Hip Fractures
Stryker Corp. has designed a system for those with hip fractures. An alarming 300,000 people in the United States suffer […]
Hiring and Educating Veterans the Goal of a New National Program
The current national elections has made veteran unemployment a major topic of discussion. In 10 cities, manufacturing companies have started […]
DOE program challenges manufacturing industry and colleges to create a stronger future
Awards totaling $20 million will be given to 10 different companies throughout the United States in an effort to build […]
Women Needed in Manufacturing
If you are a female and feeling left behind in the manufacturing field, then this news will make you feel […]
Filling the Skilled Labor Gap a Difficult Task
As unemployment remains high the manufacturing industry has the difficult task of filling a gap of 600,000 skilled manufacturing jobs […]
National Manufacturing Day Becomes National Manufacturing Month
What had been just one day has now been expanded to a month-long celebration. National Manufacturing Day, originally set for […]
American Manufacturing on the Rise
Good news for the U.S. economy: American manufacturing has experienced a rebound. According to a report, half a million manufacturing […]
Iowa Fits Obama’s Struggling Vision for an Economically Healthy Nation
Iowa shows the low unemployment and strong housing market that Obama wants for the entire nation. Accumold makes small components […]
The Manufacturing Institute Joins The Get Skills to Work Partnership
The Manufacturing Institute in cooperation with GE, Boeing and other partners has launched an outreach effort in an attempt to […]
Principal Solar Institute Announces New Module Rating System
With solar power becoming a more attractive option, the Principal Solar Institute has announced the PSI PV Module Rating by […]
U.S. Machine Tool Orders Expected to Rise Again in September
U.S. machine tool orders increased in August 2012, although sales were lower than the previous August. The increase is generally […]
Get Skills to Work Program Aims to Fill Skilled Labor Jobs
The Get Skills to Work Program led by GE and other corporations launches in 2013. Even in a weak job […]
Open House Brings Education and Manufactureres Together
Newaygo County Career Tech Center hopes to get word out at The Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts open house […]
Muskegon, MI Joins US Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
A community college in Muskegon, Michigan, has launched a program to broaden students’ skills. A $500,000 grant from the Federal […]
Rep. Barbara Lee Praises California Colleges and Businesses
U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee recently spoke to area students of communicty colleges at Laney’s Machine Tech Department praised college and […]
Colleges and Manufacturers Colloborate in Getting Students Taught and Working
Colleges and employers in Massachusetts have teamed up to help students get the training they need to receive their credentials […]
Manufacturing Orders Have Risen 4.1% Since July
Manufacturing technology orders of domestic and imported machine tools and related equipment have risen recently in the United States by […]
Alaska Airlines Order more than 737 Max planes from Boeing
Alaska Airlines has an order for more 737 Max airplanes. This order adds to their fleet which already includes 120 […]
The Fed Reserve’s 9th Districe Reports on Fourth Quarter 2012
The Federal Reserve’s Ninth District (Minneapolis) reports on the following categories as of the 4th quarter of 2012: Consumer spending, […]
US Provides $20 Million Grant to Public-Private Partnerships
The Obama Administration and the US Commerce Department recently announced a $20 million dollar grant to public-private partnerships across the […]
Caterpillar and MAG LLC Donate $900,000 to IVCC
Illinois Valley Community College just received a large boost to its manufacturing traing program. Caterpillar, and MAG LLC have made […]
Minnesota Employs “Right Skills Now” to Train Students in Manufacturing
Community college students in Minnesota join a program to close an apparent job skills gap plaguing the country. Students take […]
“Just In Time” Developing Students in Manufacturing Jobs
The Alamo Colleges for Workplace Excellence now offers a new program, called “Just in Time.” They designed the program to […]
Broward College to Receive $4 million to Aid Tech Job Growth
The Labor Department has granted over $4 million dollars to Broward College to aid in the growth of technological jobs. […]
US Must Look to Asia to Properly Stabalize Economy
While the United States attempts to stabilize the economy, business leaders can no longer look within America for solutions. Although […]
Americans Can’t Count on Reppublicans or Democrats to Strengthen Economy
The US governing bodies, Republicans and Democrats, are not necessarily interested in pulling US workers together to strengthen the economy. […]
Three Flow Charts Show Hope in Employment in September
Website pmpaspeakingofprecision.com gives a revealing truth and hope about unemployment in America. It uses three flow charts to show overall […]
Christmas Shopping for the Automotive Enthusiast
If you have an automotive enthusiast is on your Christmas list, consider getting him or her a calendar with great […]
PPL Corp. May Have to Spend $45 million or More on Equipment Troubleshooting
PPL Corp., a Pennsylvania power plant may have to spend a minimum of 45 million dollars on equipment troubleshooting. Part […]
Right Skills Now Seeks to Create New Generation of Skilled Workers
A new program called Right Skills Now seeks to create the skilled workers the manufacturing sector currently needs. As baby […]
10 Public-Private Parnerships Hoping to Boost Economy
The Obama administration and the US Commerce Department recently announced a 20 million dollar grant to public-private partnerships across the […]
Minnesota’s Largest Power Generator Fails
Minnesota’s largest power generator failed ten months ago. The Generator was damaged when a turbine malfunctioned during a safety test, […]
Middle School Kids Interested in Architecture and Manufacturing
It appears that older generations are not the only ones interested in the stability of the country, and that is […]
Sustainability Continues as the Ideal in Technological Advancements
Whatever new ideas that we come up with for advancement, they need to be sustainable: useful over a long period […]
New Program Increases U.S. Manufacturing Rates
In order to increase U.S. production rates and therefore make higher profits, it is important that our country is at […]
Engine Failure Makes a Dangerous Automobile
An automobile can be a dangerous piece of technology when not properly constructed. Such an incident occurred when this particular […]
How to Stress Relieve Steel
If you wonder why your system doesn’t work at one hundred percent or if there are any ways to make […]
How to Stave Off Wear and Tear on Precision Machining
When companies buy equipment they often don’t think about how that item can cease to function over time due to […]
Manufacturing Day Celebrated at IMTS 2012
America getting on board with new manufacturing ideas is the talk of the town. The manufacturing community shows its appreciation […]
New and Improved Designs in the Turbine Industry
Turbines are very important to the general flow of most companies, and if you want everything to run smoothly, you […]
The Slow Return of the Housing Market
The collapse of the housing market has been one of the most devastating results of the 2008 Recession. Four years […]
Single Metal Construction vs. Piece-By-Piece
Because items constructed piece by piece can slowly fall apart and degrade over time, many companies push for their manufacturing […]
Missouri Community Colleges Receive DOL Training Program Funding
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently focused on the state of Missouri with its state-by-state program to fund training […]
Machining Companies Demonstrate Use of Internet to Promote Business
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the largest machining show in North America, occurs every 2 years in Chicago. Machining […]
The New Knee Implant: Laser-sintering plus 5-axis milling
Not ever before has the world seen sintering of such precision. A new manufacturing process for knee implants was revealed […]
Credentials to Careers extends $2 million grant to Shoreline CC
Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington will receive a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor as part […]
North Central Missouri College receives share of $18 million
Governor Jay Nixon announced that the North Central Missouri College will receive a share of an $18 million grant from […]
Lack of qualified job applicants hurts manufacturing sector in Manatee County and nationwide
A lack of qualified job applicants in Manatee County’s manufacturing sector primarily has led to a hiring loss. CareerEdge Funders […]