A Simple Guide to the ABCs of Modern Manufacturing
February 1, 2026The most successful manufacturers, no matter what they make, all share a few key ideas. They get the basics right. Think of it as the ABCs of manufacturing. They build their success on:
A for Automation
B for Business Intelligence
C for Customer Care.
Let us break down what that really means.
A is for Automation: Let Your Systems Do the Heavy Lifting
Automation is the engine of efficiency. To compete on a global scale, you have to keep your costs under control. Automation is absolutely about cutting costs, but it is also ...
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Fort Worth is Booming
February 1, 2026Fort Worth, TX, is leading the way in advanced manufacturing, with companies spearheading next-generation projects. These include Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics division, Bell Textron's Manufacturing Technology Center, Siemens' tech manufacturing facility, and MP Materials' manufacturing facility.
Fort Worth is consistently recognized among the nation's fastest-growing regions and now ranks as the 10th largest city in the U.S. Several factors contribute to this robust growth: easy access to DFW International Airport and Pe...
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Conflux Technology Announces Leadership Appointments
February 1, 2026Conflux Technology, a provider of advanced heat exchange technology, announced that Dan Woodford, formerly chief commercial officer, has been appointed CEO. Additionally, founder and CEO Michael Fuller has transitioned to the full-time role of Executive Chairman, focusing on governance, corporate strategy, and technical direction.
"Elevating Dan Woodford to CEO builds on our international strategy and positions Conflux for its next phase of growth," said Fuller. "As Executive Chairman, I will continue to guide our long-term st...
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October 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $250.1M, up 14.7% from October 2024
February 1, 2026Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $250.1 million in October 2025. Orders increased 12.7% from September 2025 and 14.7% from October 2024.
Year-to-date shipments trended positively for the first time in 2025 and totaled $2.13 billion, up 0.6% from the same period in 2024.
"The latest three-month trend is looking more promising, but our industry is still flat to down over th...
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EDM Balances Precision with Productivity
February 1, 2026The AGIE CHARMILLES CUT F 600 wire EDM from UNITED MACHINING is engineered to blend precision and productivity together with ease of use and flexibility due to many of the company's most innovative technologies. These include the UNIQUA control, Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS), iWire intelligent functions, and RFID Smart Wire system, along with design enhancements for thermal stabilization, vibration control and machine movement precision.
The CUT F 600's intuitive UNIQUA human/machine interface (HMI) offers optimal functi...
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Multi-Tasking Live Centers
February 1, 2026Royal Products has announced the Ultimate Multi-Tasking Live Center featuring Roto-Shield technology designed to significantly increase effective operating life and overall value. Designed specifically for use on the latest multi-tasking CNC machines with lower turrets and/or sub spindles, the Ultimate Multi-Tasking Live Center's spring-loaded point overcomes the lack of hydraulic compensation found on tailstocks, the company reported.
"Each Royal center is a finely crafted tool, incorporating the highest quality steels, bearings, l...
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