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A Route to Lean Manufacturing
Accuracy of a Smaller CNC Router Provides More Flexibility

All-Inclusive or Else
Pace Quickens for Integrated Machine Automation Software Development Platforms

A Career in Law?
Volatility of STEM Jobs. The Technical Ranks Within Company Are the First Ones to Get Cut in Tough Financial Times

Co-Simulation Sparks Motion Software
What Kind of Dynamic Performance Can I Achieve, and Will my System Be Stable?

Control the Air
Advances in Diagnostics and Connectivity Propel Pneumatics to New Uses

Connections of Three Generations
Today, Family Business Are Rarely Passed Down and Managed By the Next Generation. Young Adults Dream of Becoming Rock Stars or Sports Legends

Less Is More. Or Is It?
During the Holidays, the Less-Is-More Concept Never Tends to Work, but There Are Some Times and Places Where Less Does More

November Showcase: Valves, Control Systems, Motors and More
See the Latest Product Innovations in the Industry

In Redundancy We Trust
Be Careful With Any Cloud Implementation. Make Sure You Know What You Are Getting and Get Proof of the Redundancy

Put the Screws to Tough Vision Apps
New Machine Vision Testing Makes Vintage Machines Perform Better and Satisfy Demanding Customers

Remote Access Makes New Connections
Connect Four.. or More Machines and Share the Data. With Internet and Cellular Technology, You Can Monitor and Manipulate Machines From Just About Anywhere

Secure Access
Security Modules Enable Remote Connectivity

Pragmatic Beliefs
Strive to Operate in a More Energy-Efficient Mode. The Results Will Be a More Efficient, Less Costly, Less Fossil-Fuel-Dependent, Cleaner Working and Living Environment

Take E-CAD to the Cloud?
What Has Been Your E-CAD Software as a Service Experience? Share With Us

Think Small. Get Big Results
You Can Create a Machine That Is Easy to Use, Easy to Maintain, and Easy to Fit Into Existing Factory Floor Space

Turn On the Right Alarm
Designing an Alarm and Monitoring System or an Operating System Are in No Way the Same Thing

Machine Production Set to Hit New Records
Worldwide Machinery Production Is Set to Eclipse Its Previous Record, Set in 2008

Manufacturing Technology Orders Double
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders More Than Doubled Over 2010

MHIA Downgrades Orders Forecast in Fragile Economy
Material Handling Equipment Orders Grew More Than 17% in the First Half of 2011

Optimism Takes a Dive
60% of Those Surveyed Looked Favorably on the Coming Six