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Industry update
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Stratasys' acquisition of Covestro Additive Manufacturing shakes up the 3D Printing materials market
The 3D printing materials market, forecast by IDTechEx to hit US$29.5 billion by 2033, was once dominated by printer manufacturers. These printer manufacturers, utilizing proprietary materials on their printers, were the main source of 3D printing materials for end-users. -
Tesla considering Ontario as a manufacturing location?
Pioneering electric vehicle maker Tesla may be showing interest in locating a major manufacturing facility in Ontario, according to a report by the Canadian Press. -
TRUMPF chartering deep-sea container ship
Fragile supply chains, war in Ukraine and ports closed in China due to Corona: it is currently difficult to transport goods by sea - this also applies to shipping to the USA. Logistics costs are rising, ships wait for weeks in front of the ports to be loaded and unloaded. -
CME praises Ontario government for placing manufacturing at core of economic agenda
The Speech from the Throne placed manufacturing at the core of the Government of Ontario’s economic agenda and that’s exactly where it belongs, according to Canadian Manufacturer’s and Exporters (CME). -
Ontario Speech from Throne emphasizes investments in skilled trades and manufacturing
One of out every five job openings in Ontario will be in the skilled trades by 2025 but unless significant actions are taken to boost the size of the labour pool the province’s economy will suffer, the governing Conservatives said in the Speech from the Throne. -
Canadian economy outperforms in May, avoiding decline
The Canadian economy recorded no growth in May but that’s a better result than the initial estimate of a 0.2% drop. A preliminary estimate indicates that real GDP edged up 0.1% in June, according to Statistics Canada.
Shop Tools
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JDM Clamps reduce machining centre setup time
Powerhold Inc. has released JDM Clamps, a flexible clamping system designed to reduce machining centre setup time and steps. -
WFL demonstrates M50 Millturn at IMTS
WFL will present the M50 Millturn complete machining centre as well as the latest digitalization and automation trends at this year’s IMTS trade show. -
Vericut announces new version of CNC machining software
CGTech has announced version 9.3 of its Vericut software for machine simulation, verification, and optimization for all types of CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes. -
Walter introduces Laser Contour Check
Walter has introduced Laser Contour Check, a new non-contact option to tactile measurement in tool grinding and eroding machines. -
Hypertherm to show new plasma, OMAX waterjet, and software at Fabtech 2022
Hypertherm Associates is preparing to showcase new Hypertherm and OMAX technology at Fabtech 2022, North America’s largest fabricating, welding, and finishing exhibition. -
Diversified Ulbrich launches custom built taping machine
Diversified Ulbrich has introduced a new, custom-built taping machine.
Featured Articles
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Stop the Hoarding
by Staff Writer An effective tool management strategy is the best way to eliminate waste, reduce tooling costs, and avoid the downtime that results from unexpected cutting tool stockouts. -
High-Speed Machining is Dead
by Kip Hanson Looking for a high-speed machining centre? You won’t have to look far. That’s because, in today’s world, practically all of them qualify as “high speed,” at least by yesterday’s standards. And best of all, they’re only getting faster. -
Resistance Welding: Tech Tips
by Amada Weld Tech The benefits of closed-loop control for the resistance welding process -
Plasma Vs. Oxy Fuel: Whatʼs Best?
by Noelle Stapinsky While many may debate which of the two cutting technologies reigns supreme, at the end of the day both hold their rightful place in a job shop’s toolbox -
LEADERS: Mould master
One year into her presidency, Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund outlines the gains and challenges in shaping the country’s mould makers association in an exclusive interview with SHOP Metalworking Technology magazine. -
WELDING: Hereʼs a hot tip
Projection welding of fasteners to hot stamped boron components -
FABRICATING: Leveraging assist gas innovation to fine tune laser cutting
by Noelle Stapinsky Leveraging software capabilities and assist gas innnovation is helping fine tune fiber laser cutting process efficiencies -
Understanding the benefits of e-catalogs for accessing cutting tool data
In metalworking, the cutting tool e-catalog is firmly rooted as an effective and diversified source of vital information and creative possibilities. Will the e-catalog replace the paper catalog in the near future? -
Ask the Expert: Shop Floor CMMs
by Kip Hanson Coordinate measuring machines are only for the inspection room, right? Maybe not. -
Printing Green
by Kip Hanson How 3D printing is helping to make manufacturing more sustainable
