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March 11, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 03
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Image - Stop Guessing, Start Machining: How Harvey Performance Fixed Its ERP Data Gap (Watch Video) Stop Guessing, Start Machining: How Harvey Performance Fixed Its ERP Data Gap (Watch Video)
Most ERP systems are only as good as the manual data fed into them, leaving many shop owners planning production based on "best guesses" rather than actual spindle time. Harvey Performance solved this disconnect by feeding real-time shop floor data directly into their planning cycle, eliminating the lag between the office and the machine. By aligning their MachineMetrics data with their ERP, they didn't just improve visibility -- they transformed their ability to hit deadlines and predict costs.
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Image - From Labor Scarcity to "Lights-Out" Success (Watch Video) From Labor Scarcity to "Lights-Out" Success (Watch Video)
To overcome chronic labor shortages, Northern Kentucky Machine (NKM) partnered with Automation Within Reach to integrate FANUC robotic cells into their CNC workflow. This transition has enabled "lights-out" manufacturing and faster cycle times, allowing the shop to scale capacity and move skilled workers toward higher-value technical tasks.
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Image - Future-Proof Your Shop: Acteris Turns Standard Robotic Arms into Skilled Labor Future-Proof Your Shop: Acteris Turns Standard Robotic Arms into Skilled Labor
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Image - From Maryland to Alabama: Platinum Tooling Gains New Ground in the Southeast From Maryland to Alabama: Platinum Tooling Gains New Ground in the Southeast
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  Air Force and Northrop Grumman Reach $4.5 Billion Deal to Boost B-21 Production by 25%
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  Product Spotlight
Image - Okuma's GA26W Optimizes High Volume Work Lines with Compact Wheelhead Design (Watch Video) Okuma's GA26W Optimizes High Volume Work Lines with Compact Wheelhead Design (Watch Video)
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  Patented DynoGrip Self-Centering Vise System Mounts to Any Machine Bed
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Image - Stop the Strain: How Motorized Turntables Eliminate Shop Floor Fatigue (Watch Video) Stop the Strain: How Motorized Turntables Eliminate Shop Floor Fatigue (Watch Video)
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  Convertible Swiss Lathe Redefines Motorsports Precision with HDCC Tech
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Image - Slash Cycle Times by Combining Drilling and Chamfering in One Step Slash Cycle Times by Combining Drilling and Chamfering in One Step
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  HELLER F Series Delivers 1146 Nm of Torque for Aggressive Material Removal (Watch Video)
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Image - Mastercut 5 and 6 Flute Configurations Optimize Stainless Steel and Titanium Machining (Watch Video) Mastercut 5 and 6 Flute Configurations Optimize Stainless Steel and Titanium Machining (Watch Video)
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  Plug-and-Play Mist Collector Installs in Minutes Without a Technician
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