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January 14, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 01
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Image - Which Permanent Marking Methods Supercharge Manufacturing Traceability and Identity? Which Permanent Marking Methods Supercharge Manufacturing Traceability and Identity?
Many manufacturers need permanent marking methods for their products to maintain supply chain organization, traceability and compliance. Some of the most common of these options displace material, forever altering it and allowing the identifier to withstand even the most challenging environments. How can permanent marking enhance manufacturing traceability, and what should people consider before selecting these options?
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Image - Portable sump cleaners lower labor costs, eliminate downtime and maximize coolant life (Watch Video) Portable sump cleaners lower labor costs, eliminate downtime and maximize coolant life (Watch Video)
Removing solids from coolant in the machining process is critical to achieving better fluid performance and longevity, air quality, bacterial resistance, corrosion resistance, tool life and parts finish. Advanced portable sump cleaners can provide the solution. Clay O'Dana, Eriez Product Manager, offers this guide to portable sump cleaners.
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Image - U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence to highlight IMTS 2026 U.S. Manufacturing Resurgence to highlight IMTS 2026
$8 trillion in new investments, Big Beautiful Bill provisions, and a surge in reshoring are sparking industrial innovation and economic growth.
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  Emuge expands self-locking thread mill line; Unique design dramatically increases tool life
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Image - Upgraded filter bag can improve performance in your industrial vacuum Upgraded filter bag can improve performance in your industrial vacuum
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  "Make It In America" campaign aims to fill the millions of manufacturing jobs needed by 2030
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EXAIR's Super Air Knife delivers a uniform, high volume, high velocity sheet of air for blowoff, cooling and drying applications. Energy use is 1/3 that of typical blowoffs. Eliminates costly downtime of blowers. Noise is under 70 dBA at 80 PSIG.


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Image - Boston Dynamics' new Atlas humanoid robot designed for industrial tasks in automotive sector Boston Dynamics' new Atlas humanoid robot designed for industrial tasks in automotive sector
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  New pilot step drill delivers 3x longer life and 3x faster drilling
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Image - Renishaw's innovative Equator-X™ 500 -- two gauging systems in one Renishaw's innovative Equator-X™ 500 -- two gauging systems in one
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  EOS' latest 3D printer provides 50% higher throughput and reduces part costs by 30%
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Image - New end mills feature revolutionary grinding process that enables aggressive tool paths and higher speeds New end mills feature revolutionary grinding process that enables aggressive tool paths and higher speeds
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  EMCO's HPC3 mill has the space necessary to machine large, complex components
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Image - Digital and physical automation converge on next-gen palletizing solution Digital and physical automation converge on next-gen palletizing solution
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  Innovative EasyHeat cable prevents pipes from freezing
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