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Unveiling Excellence: The 2024 Leadtime Leader Award - Who Will Claim the Crown?

Mold Making Technology

Source | Stock, Copilot Since 2003, the moldmaking community has annually acknowledged exceptional performance and innovation in mold manufacturing through MoldMaking Technology ’s Leadtime Leader Award sponsored by Progressive Components. 2005 and 2008) Summit Molds Synergetic M2M Group Tech Mold Tech Tool & Mold Inc.

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Vietnam’s production of rare earth materials soared in 2022

E&T

From 2008 to 2018, China exported nearly 408,000 metric tons of rare earths, which amounted to 42.3 ASM said a longer-term agreement with the Vietnamese firm, which is ultimately owned by China's government, would provide it with a multi-source feedstock option and additional supply security for its processing plant in South Korea.

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All State Fastener Appoints, Darryl Dvorak, CEO

Fastener News Desk

We support both production and MRO fastener requirements and hold ISO 9001:2008, Ford Q1 and C-TPAT certifications. In addition to our credentials you will find three elements which make up the ASF formula and define the key to our success; depth of expertise, cross functional experience, and global reach.

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Top 10 Modern Machine Shop Articles of 2023

Modern Machine Shop

These harmonics always exist, and Schmitz notes that understanding the source of milling harmonics and their relationship to vibration can help improve parameter selection. Aerotech Machining has weathered downturns, including both the 2008 financial crash and the drop in aerospace orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Shifting Tides of Global Trade

Fastener News Desk

The world trade-to-GDP ratio climbed from about 25% in 1970 to a peak of about 61% in 2008. and Global Trade (Exports Plus Imports) in Goods and Services as Share of GDP SOURCE: The World Bank. Trade in Goods with NAFTA Partners as Share of GDP SOURCE: Haver Analytics. The figure below shows the marked expansion in both U.S.

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Report suggests that Canadian LNG should power cleantech and low carbon economy

Canadian Manufacturing

Canadian natural gas already has certain advantages beyond the fact that it’s plentiful and cleaner than coal, Miller suggests: it’s also produced under Canada’s carbon-price regime, an advantage that could create a market premium in coming years as demand for cleaner fuel sources with a smaller carbon footprint continues to rise.

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Amazon reportedly planning to cut 10,000 jobs

E&T

Amazon could "axe 10,000 workers" after economic forecasts predict slow growth, The New York Times and The Washington Post have reported, citing sources close to the matter. . Overall, the company's stock is down about 41 per cent for the year, more than the 14 per cent drop in the S&P 500, and is on pace for its worst year since 2008.