Despite Supply-Chain Challenges, Metal Formers’ Optimism Increases |
Metal forming companies express increased optimism for improved business conditions during the first quarter of the year, according to the January 2022 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. PMA’s January report shows that 37 percent of metal forming companies anticipate an increase in general economic activity in the next three months (up from 27 percent in December), while only seven percent predict a decrease in activity (down from 16 percent in December).
Forty-six percent of respondents reported an increase in lead times, down from 50 percent in December. |
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North American Robot Sales Climb to New High in 2021 |
Propelled
by a surge in nonautomotive sectors, the number of robots sold in North
America set a record in 2021, with 39,708 units sold at a value of $2
billion, a 14-percent increase over the previous high in 2017.
According to new industry statistics released by the Association for
Advancing Automation (A3), the number of robots sold in 2021 rose 28
percent over 2020. |
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Get Ready for FABTECH Mexico |
FABTECH
Mexico returns to Monterrey, May 3-5, 2022, bringing together more than
500 exhibitors presenting the latest in technology and solutions to
more than 8000 attendees from Mexico and Latin America. |
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March Webinar: Secrets to Attract Top Talent and Drive 6x Performance |
Using StartProto’s manufacturing execution system (MES), Ram Precision made the jump to a completely paperless operation, capturing the valuable knowledge of its current workforce and making the company a highly attractive place for young and talented workers to start their careers. The process and the system are detailed in a free webinar on March 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT. Find out from Ram Precision officials how StartProto MES impacted the bottom line , and how, by using the documentation and routing tools built into StartProto, Ram Precision eliminated bottlenecks in its processes and cross-trained existing employees, increasing shop throughput by 35 percent. |
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Upcoming Issues |
March
- Pressroom Automation
- Press Controls/Sensing
- PMA Chair Profile
- CNC Punching/Tooling
- Robotics/Cobots
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Robotics/Automation
April
- Mechanical Presses
- Stamping Tooling
- Preview: FABTECH Mexico
- Waterjet Cutting
- Arc Welding
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Industry 4.0/IoT
May
- Hydraulic Presses
- Manufacturing Software
- Preview: 3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour (June 7-8, Hartford, CT)
- Bending/Folding
- Material Handling
- Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Software
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