American Machinist Weekly Update

Leveraging Scalable MR for Manufacturing

Manufacturers stand to realize significant productivity increases with the availability of immersive technologies, but how they adopt these new tools is critical.

Taking Control of Employee Benefit Costs

The 4 Ps — product, people, premiums and profit — provide a framework for manufacturing and industrial sector employers to promote engagement and increase profitability.

Lockheed is Hiring, Expanding Supplier Support

CEO Marillyn Hewson said the defense giant has added nearly 1,000 new employees in the past two weeks and doubled its payment advances to small and mid-sized suppliers struggling amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Boeing Extends, Expands Plant Shutdowns

The aircraft builder prolonged indefinitely the idling of its Seattle area plants, and also announced suspension of operations at its 787 assembly complex in North Charleston, S.C.

Airbus Cuts Aircraft Production by One Third

COVID-19 has impacted aircraft deliveries and disrupted supply chains, causing Airbus to reduce production rates and work on "operational and financial mitigation measures to face reality."

Tools for Precision Machining of Implants

Inovatools develops solid-carbide and customized special tools — including high-precision mills, drills, engravers, deburrers, and special tools — for micro-chamfering and deburring difficult materials, such as titanium and stainless steel, as well as mac

VMCs Built for Rigidity, Precision, and Speed

Three models of a new Romi D Series vertical machining center with big-bore spindles and drive packages that promote stability and increased depths-of-cut.