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    RMG Combines with Lawton

    April 23, 2024
    The latest expansion for Lawton Standard brings a ductile iron foundry and machining operation to the organization, which has assembled eight metalcasting plants and other capabilities...
    Nordroden | Dreamstime
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    Refractory Business Buys Resco Group

    April 4, 2024
    RHI Magnesita is expanding its North American presence by acquiring the producer of alumina monolithics and other refractories.
    Nightman1965 | Dreamstime
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    More Uncertainty Ahead for Supply Chains

    April 2, 2024
    Global trade seemed to be stabilizing at the end of 2023. What can be done now to reestablish long-term resilience and stability?
    Anthony Baggett | Dreamstime
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    Protecting Manufacturing from Cyber-Threats

    April 1, 2024
    Many manufacturers operate on aging infrastructure that no longer supports updates – or is incompatible with modern cybersecurity solutions. You must think outside the box to ...
    Pop Nukoonrat | Dreamstime
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    Manufacturers Eager for AI Results

    March 28, 2024
    A global survey found organizations have high hopes for the potential of Artificial Intelligence, but remain concerned about how to integrate new technologies with their current...

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    Set Aside the Agenda

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    2023 Robot Demand -30%

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    Q4 signaled some recovery, but a slow economy, higher interest rates, and over-purchasing during the 2022 supply-chain crisis dragged the volume of new orders after two straight...
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    Plant to Restart as Lost Foam Foundry

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    Skuld LLC will be restarting the former Champion Foundry operation to expand production of castings and 3DP parts for prototypes, tooling, and small-volume custom manufacturing...