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Shopfloor
Manufacturing production was up sharply in November, with output increasing 1.1 percent for the month and 4.8 percent year-over-year. These healthy gains followed a softer-than-desired autumn, and we hope it suggests that production figures will begin to match the relative optimism regarding expected demand and output seen in a number of sentiment surveys. Visit http://www.shopfloor.org/2014/12/monday-economic-report-december-22-2014/32856 to view the full article online. |
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Discover how both the gear design engineer and the gear metallurgist can better grasp their related, critical roles in the exciting world of gear processing, heat treatment, and inspection.
Visit https://www.agma.org/events-training/detail/2014-gear-materials-selection-metallurgy-heat-treatment-and-quality-control to view the full article online. |
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StamfordPlus
United Gear is a 60-year-old, family-run manufacturer that serves the military and commercial aerospace industries. Today, the manufacturer, which is run by the Malec family, employs 11 Connecticut residents, many of whom have been with the company for more than three decades. Visit http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Muprhy-highlights-local-CT-manufacturer-United-Gear-Machine-Company22372.shtml to view the full article online. |
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Forbes
Instead of begging the large corporations to create jobs, we should begin at the other end of the economic spectrum to identify the economic factors that are killing job creation. Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikecollins/2014/12/20/creating-manufacturing-jobs-the-5-critical-factors/ to view the full article online. |
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Global Manufacturing
As 2015 draws ever closer we take a glance into the future and find out which manufacturing firms, young and old, have an interesting year mapped out in front of them. Visit http://www.manufacturingglobal.com/leadership/295/Ones-to-watch-in-2015:-7-manufacturers-with-an-exciting-year-ahead to view the full article online. |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Finding millennials who are interested in manufacturing and have the aptitude for it are two challenges facing Western Pennsylvania manufacturers trying to replace retiring baby boomers. But there’s another: teaching millennials once they find them. Visit http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2014/12/23/Manufacturing-training-caters-to-younger-crowd/stories/201412230002 to view the full article online. |
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Louisville Business First
Plenty happened in the world of manufacturing in Louisville this year. As a part of our year in review coverage, I used our analytics to find out which manufacturing stories you read the most. Visit http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2014/12/17/year-in-review-the-top-read-manufacturing-stories.html to view the full article online. |
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Buying a gear set is usually not as simple as going online and ordering the one in blue, size medium. If poor communication occurs during the quote phase, the gear manufacturer will build what you ordered but not what you needed. This course explains what information a purchaser will need to provide to a manufacturer to ensure you get the best part for your project. It also covers general considerations for making sure you get all the information along with gear set such as documentation and shipping requirements.
Visit http://learning.agma.org/store/provider/provider09.php#blank to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing Business Technology
The lower costs associated with reshoring are driving more local manufacturing activity; technological developments are drastically changing the way plants operate; and capital investments are on the rise. Over the past year, I’ve been privy to a convergence of activities that suggest to me that 2015 will be a landmark year for American manufacturing. Visit http://www.mbtmag.com/articles/2014/12/6-key-predictions-manufacturing-2015 to view the full article online. |
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Daily Finance
In 2014, some U.S. industries saw growth and resurgence, others languished. With that, here are a few resolutions for American manufacturing in 2015. Visit http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/12/23/resolutions-american-manufacturing/ to view the full article online. |
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Reuters
Canadian manufacturing sales dropped by 0.6 percent in October, dragged down in part by sharply lower sales in the volatile aerospace products and parts sector, Statistics Canada said. Visit http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/16/canada-economy-manufacturing-idUSL1N0TZ1JM20141216 to view the full article online. |
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WWLP
Manufacturing jobs are in high demand, but many people don’t have the skills that are required for the job. To change that, that state government is investing in manufacturing training programs right here in western Massachusetts. The grants were announced at UMass Amherst Monday during the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative’s Pioneer Valley Summit. Visit http://wwlp.com/2014/12/15/state-grants-to-help-train-workers-in-advanced-manufacturing/ to view the full article online. |
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Keystone Edge
GE is making a major investment in 3D printing and so-called additive manufacturing — the company plans to build a research and manufacturing facility in Findlay Township, outside of Pittsburgh. The new center represents a $32 million investment over three years and, according to GE, will result in the creation of 50 high-tech engineering jobs. Visit http://www.keystoneedge.com/innovationnews/GE121814.aspx to view the full article online. |
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IndustryWeek
While you might be girding for more of the same partisan gridlock, there are several areas where President Barack Obama and the GOP can work together to support American manufacturing and increase job growth. Visit http://www.industryweek.com/public-policy/eight-ways-divided-congress-and-white-house-can-boost-manufacturing to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing.net
Oil's plunge is spreading both pain and gain across the globe. Russia's currency has nose-dived, for instance, and investors worry Venezuela could default on its debt. For countries that consume a large amount of the world's oil, it's a different story. Visit http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2014/12/global-oil-impact-whos-hurting-happy-hopeful to view the full article online. |
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Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
The jet's arrival marks the first international partner F-35 to arrive for training at Luke, where it will be used for pilot training beginning in 2015. The arrival brings the number of F-35s assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing to 18. Visit http://www.onlineamd.com/f35-australia-luke-air-force-122014.aspx#.VJhFTv_MDM to view the full article online. |
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Mining.com
Patrick Corser, senior VP at MWH Global, met with MINING.com in mid-October to discuss managing water at mines. Visit http://www.mining.com/web/access-to-water-and-energy-is-a-key-risk-to-the-mining-industry/ to view the full article online. |
