Plant Management
August 3, 2014
by Kip Hanson
Software is your best bet for managing shop quality levels
February 3, 2014
Knowledge is just as important as the program when measuring with an automated CMM
June 16, 2013
by Kip Hanson
Automated vision machines measure parts quickly and accurately
If you have a handful of parts to check, you'll probably pick up a micrometer. If you're going to measure a truckload of them, only an automated solution will do. But measurement systems come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and offer more options than a new car. Deciding
May 26, 2013
Magnetic filtration solves fine grinding swarf issue at Linamar plant
When driveline and engine component manufacturer Traxle, Guelph, ON, part of Linamar Industries, started to experience surface finish problems during a final valve sealing ring grinding operation, it turned to a magnetic filtration system, the Micromag MM5 supplied by Eclipse Tools North America, Stoney Creek, ON.
May 21, 2013
by Mary Scianna
Multisensor technology gives Ontario blow mouldmaker a competitive edge
Mistakes are costly in manufacturing, and in today's competitive environment, your mistake may mean a new customer for your competitor.
April 9, 2013
The problem
Managing simultaneous three-spindle operation on a deep hole gun drill machine
The solution
Retrofitting the deep hole gun drill machine with two new controls
February 24, 2013
by Mary Scianna
Quebec aerospace centre focuses on productivity solutions for SMEs
November 28, 2012
by Tim Wilson
It's not about making people work harder or cutting jobs; it's about reducing waste
August 27, 2012
Medical manufacturing
by Tim Wilson
The $7.1 billion medical device manufacturing industry is not as large as the automotive or aerospace manufacturing industries in Canada, but for those companies considering this market or expanding their presence in it, it holds much promise.