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A patent infringement letter by CTI of Elmsford, New York, targeted competing plasma cutting systems and CAD systems in 1992. The resulting losses threw the entire industry into chaos, writes SNIPS Contributor and Industry Icon David Daw.

 Thanks in part to the choice of insulated metal panels from Metl-Span, this project turned out to be an award winner.

The concept of "zero waste" is becoming increasingly popular. That's why many industries have created plans to reduce the majority, if not all, of the materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, recently announced a major version update to ProNest 2023.

Working hard and performing quality work doesn’t really matter unless you make it your priority to make a profit. Don’t delegate or ignore the most important part of your business. 

A perfect storm has formed, making it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to find and train labor. The retirement of tenured and experienced machinists only makes matters more challenging.

There was more than deep-dish pizza served at The Unified Group’s recent 2022 BIM Forum in Chicago — participants also dug deep into industry related conversations.

In the past decade, Wire EDM has grown significantly.

Small companies should avoid the “zero injury as a goal” culture. By simply stating that “Our goal for the year is zero injuries!”, a company sets themselves up for failure. 

Smart thermostats are becoming commonplace, including new HVAC installations and upgrades or repairs.