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Faster Programming and Training Helps Automotive Shop Thrive

Modern Machine Shop

Collision detection features in SolidWorks save Speedway Motors a lot of time and scrap during prototyping, as the software can automatically detect when tooling and fixture interfere with each other. In 2009, Speedway Motors of Lincoln, Nebraska, had only two CNC machines to machine its aftermarket car parts.

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Speedgrip Chuck Company Invests $200,000 Grant in Advanced Technologies for Manufacturers

Fabricating & Metal Work

The new machine tools will provide Speedgrip with additional precision production capacity as it brings several new workholding technology products to market that reduce cycle times to improve manufacturing productivity. The grant accelerates our ability to enhance manufacturing technology,” said Speedgrip President Matthew Mayer.

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Systems Integrator of the Year: Systematix, a trusted automation partner for Leggett & Platt

Automation Mag

In 1993, machine designer Cecil Bauman joined original owner Steve Errey until Errey’s retirement in 2009. Key problems identified for product manufacturing brought concerns with the volume, cycle time and quality. So, that has been very successful for them for a long time,” he adds.