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Weekly Update 10/23/2008

Oct. 24, 2008
October 23, 2008 NEWSLETTER SPONSOR Revolutionary Laser Marker Solves the Toughest Marking Problems The KEYENCE ML-Z9500 CO2 Laser Marker has the world's first 3-axis beam control, a 42mm ...
October 23, 2008 NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
Revolutionary Laser Marker Solves the Toughest Marking Problems The KEYENCE ML-Z9500 CO2 Laser Marker has the world's first 3-axis beam control, a 42mm variable focal length and a large 300mm2 marking area. Stepped and inclined surfaces, cylinders or spheres that cause problems for conventional markers can now be marked distortion-free at production line speeds without moving the marker or products. More info
AM Webcasts

Now Available On Demand

5 Key Strategies For Reduced Cost and Increased Profitability Striving to reduce costs and increase profitability while remaining competitive is no easy task. Epicor Manufacturing talks about ways to plan, schedule, execute and monitor your manufacturing operations – from raw materials to final product – to develop your highest level of flexibility and agility, and to make your operations more competitive. Watch Now!Sponsored by: EPICOR
Benchmarking at IMTSAmerican Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year. American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the data to make plans for this year's IMTS. Watch Now!Tool Shop Optimization: Concurrent Engineering for Today's Machine Shop Applying concurrent engineering processes to design and manufacturing can help toolmakers increase productivity and shorten product delivery times—improving responsiveness to customers and your company's bottom-line results.Watch Now!Sponsored by: Cimatron Group
AM Workshop
Want a BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER Machine Shop?
Attend the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!
November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook

The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop.
The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:
  • Tickets to the "Best Machine Shops" award dinner banquet.
  • FREE copy of the new "Benchmarks for Machine Shops" databook.
  • A chance to win an IPOD Touch. Courtesy of MFG.com.
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Announcements
American Machinist Launches New Internet Forum The American Machinist Forum is a place to share thoughts, ideas and best practices for machine shops. The focus is on making machine shops competitive, efficient and flexible enough to compete in a global environment. You'll find discussion about manpower, use of automation and technology, creative uses of machine tools and a whole lot more. So sign up now and jump in. Click Here
AM Machine Tool Theater
New Machine Tool TheaterAmerican Machinist announces launch of Machine Tool Theater. Watch videos about machining and machining equipment. You'll see faster, more precise machines; cutting tools to process virtually any material; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and manufacturing software. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity. Watch Videos Now
Digital Edition
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