How Will the New Tax Cuts Affect Manufacturing?
At the end of 2017 Congress pushed through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect at the beginning of 2018. While these changes won’t alter the tax…
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Markforged Printers Revolutionize Operations at Humanetics
Humanetics, a crash test dummy manufacturer, is currently using Markforged machines to print their molds for thermoset plastics. These molds need to withstand clamping forces and temperatures of up to…
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Made in America – Statistics for 2017
As we approach the one-year mark since the last presidential election took place, people have been asking whether there have been any changes in manufacturing. While it’s difficult, if not…
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Hurco Control Leads Shops to More Profits
Since Gerald Roch, co-founder of Hurco, invented their conversational programming back in 1974, Hurco has set the standard for easy-to-use part programming software and they’re continuing to lead the way…
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New Software Company Could Benefit All New England Job Shops
Xometry, a company based out of Maryland, recently received a $15 million investment from the venture capital divisions of BMW and GE to help launch what is being described as…
Read More Is Hurco’s new UltiMotion Technology Right for You?
After 6 years in the making Hurco has recently released their new UltiMotion technology and the customer response has been overwhelming. With over 200 machines worldwide already running it people…
Read More 10 New Reasons To Attend EASTEC
It seems like every sales person in New England right now is talking about the upcoming tradeshow, EASTEC. They’re offering free tickets, cool samples or a free lunch but what…
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A Misconception of Manufacturing
Today’s manufacturing jobs look vastly different than they did 50 or 75 years ago, but that message does not seem to be getting passed on to today’s young people. In…
Read More Benefits of Attending a Trade Show in 2017
As companies review the budget for the upcoming year and make plans on whether to attend a trade show, and if so which one, often managers will ask, “What are…
Read More Inventory Debate
Throughout recent years there’s been an on-going debate around the topic of inventory. How much is too much? When does going “lean” prevent you from being ready to fill customer…
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