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Manufacturing Still Hums; Busy Auto Industry
Manufacturing remained at strong operating levels in September while coping with significant challenges, the Institute for Supply Management said. The Tempe, Ariz.-based group's manufacturing index, known as the PMI, edged up to 61.1 percent last month from 59.9 percent in August. It was the 16th straight month of manufacturing economic expansion. Still, manufacturers are coping with labor shortages and high raw material prices.
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The auto industry is confronting both short-term and long-term challenges in 2021. The short-term issue is a global shortage of semiconductors. That situation has been years in the making and has had an impact on other industries. The long-term challenge is the industry’s drive for electrification and battery electric vehicles. Amid all the electrification investments, automakers are still relying on profits generated by trucks powered by internal combustion engines.
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Jemma Starks is alive today, thanks to 3D printing. She was born "missing half a heart." Additive manufacturing was employed to make a copy of the child's defective heart. Surgeons began practicing on the 3D printed copy as they prepared for complex heart surgery. Jemma now is a thriving eight-year-old with no restrictions on her activities.
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Shop Stock Wipers & Bellows
Dynatect manufacturers a variety of engineered motion and custom protection solutions for machines to help optimize your operations. Now we are making it easier than ever to get new equipment and replacement parts fast with our new online store. Shop available products including telescopic wipers, stock way wipers, die set shields, and stock bellows.
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Durable goods orders increased in August thanks to a surge in orders for commercial aircraft, the U.S. Commerce Department reported. Orders gained 1.8 percent to $263.5 billion in August from the month before. That followed a 0.5 percent rise in July. Orders have risen 15 of the past 16 months.
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Easton LaChappelle was 14 years old when he decided to build a fully functional hand. He went on the start Unlimited Tomorrow. In 2019, Unlimited Tomorrow introduced TrueLimb, the industry’s first lightweight, affordable multi-articulating prosthetic limb with a realistic appearance.
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Laser marking solutions for your toughest requirements
Fiber lasers offer power and precision for fast cycle times, deep engraving, and repeatable, high-contrast marking. Stop struggling to find an economical solution to mark small enough, fast enough, or deep enough. From off-the-shelf workstations to highly engineered solutions and barcode reading/verification equipment, Dapra’s team is armed with the technology and experience to help you tackle your toughest laser marking and traceability challenges. Let’s see what you can do with a Dapra laser.
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Boeing Co. said a 737 Max test flight for China's aviation regulator was a success, according to a Reuters report. The aircraft maker said it hopes that China will lift a two-year grounding of the aircraft later this year. The 737 Max has returned to service in major markets while China remains an important exception. The 737 Max originally was grounded in 2019 after two fatal crashes.
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ARCH Cutting Tools Corp., an ARCH Global Precision company, has announced the acquisition of CONTOUR360 of Cornish, Maine. CONTOUR360 has a "reputation for supplying high-quality engineered solid round cutting tools," ARCH said.
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WEBINAR: Direct 3D Printing of High-Volume Tooling
ExOne is now home to the 3D printing industry's broadest portfolio of 3D printed tools for the final production of plastics, composites and metals. Join ExOne for a special webinar event on Wednesday, Oct. 27 that demonstrates all-new fast and affordable tooling options. Solutions for speeding production for plastic injection molding, blow molding, foam molding, composite layup and metal casting will be reviewed from the trusted team at ExOne.
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