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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Hurricane Affecting US Trade Numbers
It seems that a few natural disasters are having negative affects on United State’s trade numbers. Because of the hurricane […]
Polymers Provide New Approach to World of Power
We first began to experiment with the use of energy through wind, then we moved on to water and coal […]
By 2020 Robots May Replace Skilled Labor Jobs
As the years pass, the average age of a skilled workforce will rise accordingly. By 2020 20% of your employees […]
Laser Cladding Technology Leading the Way
To further develop laser cladding technology, an experiment using active fiber laser was conducted. The design of the experiment included […]
SME Helping to Fill Skilled Labor Jobs
Currently the manufacturing industry has yet to fill over 600,000 jobs, and experts expect that number to jump to three […]
More Businesses Using the Cloud
When the idea of cloud storage first started, many doubted that this would prove useful for business. Now, many businesses […]
Trend Watching in the Manufacture Market
Trend watching, a crucial aspect of manufacturing in today’s market, anticipates where the market will shift so that any given […]
Fiber Optics a Blooming Staple for Tech Development
Fiber optics has presented itself as a blooming staple for technological development. One of the newest applications of fiber optics […]
OSHA Cracking Down on Safe Working Conditions
OSHA strives to creat acceptable working conditions for everyone with a job. Employers who violate OSHA’s set boundaries face the […]
Demographics Indicate Steady Decline in High-Pay Skilled Laborers
The current state of demographics in the precision machining industry indicates slightly grim figures as manufacturing job figures show a […]
Indicators Show Economic Growth for 39th Month in a Row
The Institute for Supply Management has yielded it’s first major results since July 2009. The results show for the 39th […]
The Efficiency and Productiveness of a Gas Turbine Blades
This report explains the efficiency and productiveness of a gas turbine used in helicopters and the propeller of a ship. […]
New Small-scale RC Helicopter Revolutionizes Flying
A new RC helicopter is being produced that revolutionizes the hobby of RC helicopter flying. The new idea is making […]
Limerick Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down for “Inspections” Again
A nuclear power plant in Limerick in Pennsylvania has shut down one of its units for “routine inspections”. However, some […]
Rotherham Rolls Royce Turbine Plant to Begin Construction
A new Rolls-Royce turbine plant will begin construction in Rotherham after city counselors voted unanimously to allow the plant into […]
PMPA Business Trends the Best July in a Decade
Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) released its Business Trends Index for July 2012, dropping from last month’s value by 8 […]
EPA’s “Cross-State Air Pollution Rule” Struck Down
In a surprise set back for the Obama administration, the US Court of Appeals has struck down the EPA’s proposed […]
Siemens’ RobotExpert: the Future of Manufacturing
Siemens PLM Software introduces their RobotExpert software package. Targeting small/medium-size manufacturers, this intuitive, out-of-the-box software creates vitrtual 3D imagery of […]
Data and Graphics on Workplace Injuries and Fatalities
Data and graphics show the decline of occurrence of “recordables” (injuries and illness in the workplace.) The data covers 2005 […]
Dutch Using Lock-in Thermography to Detect Matrerial Efficiency
A Dutch engineering firm has begun using Lock-in Thermography. This method uses infrared cameras to detect the efficiency of the […]
Neon Safety Vests, an Overkill in Safety
Anyone that frequently drives a vehicle has more than likely seen construction workers wearing neon orange or green vests that […]
Modernized Technology Requires Modernized Training
When training workers for for advanced manufacturing, we need to modernize the approach and methods of training. Training with a […]
IMTS Wants Reshoring Stories
IMTS wants to hear from manufacturing reshoring experiences, when companies bring jobs back to the United States, also known as […]
Incentive Policy Not Working?
Director Michaels defends that the incentives program to encourage safety may be hindering efforts to protect workers because they feel […]
Nanocoating Saves Millions
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has released a statement that they want to put a nanocoating […]
5-Axis Machining: They Built it Faster, Smaller, Accurate and Affordable
Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. took a survey from local buyers to find out what their customers wanted in a machining […]
Use of Additive Machining makes a $30 Million Impression
Society of Manufacturing Engineers will be very important in the upcoming convention. They have received a $30 million grant making […]
Happenings on the IMTS Show Floor – Special Events
Chicago’s IMTS 2012 begins September 10 at McCormick Place. IMTS will have QR codes throughout the four buildings that list […]
Mitsui Seiki Unveils the Vertex 550-5XB
Mitsui Seiki USA has developed a machining center for producing turbine blades from forgings, castings, bar stock, or solid billets […]