Keeping Pace with Technology We need to create economic value through the production of parts at a competitive price and in a shorter time than our competitors.
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eedless to say, this down turn has been tough. But I believe something very good will come of
it - a much needed change in the culture of our manufacturing community. Simply put, the United States need to compete. We need to create economic value through the production of parts at a competitive price and in a shorter time than our international competitors. The question is how? One of the answers is the right technology, combined with trained staff to create efficient processes, that will provide us with the best
The question is how?
chance at success. We’re all guilty for being creatures of habit and I bet there are processes and methodologies you haven’t changed in your shop - you’re doing it the same way you did five years
by Mike Gugger
ago - three years ago. If so, you are behind. Something new, in machining and material removal is developed every day. We, as an industry, need to keep up. Keeping current with technology is vital for US manufacturers to compete. But before we even attempt to identify the technologies we
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advantage summer 2011