ROBOT REVOLUTION Did you ever imagine you’d have a robot in the plant? As we grew up with fictional robots over the last century, they’ve been both helpful and devious. Silicon Republic published a list of The 50 Greatest Robots in Pop Culture History,...
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Software as Service (SaaS)
31
Jan2019
Categories :Business, Latest News
SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SaaS) As you look back at 2018 and evaluate your wins and losses for the year, how does your software look? Does it fall in the “headache” category? Unfortunately, it’s also kind of a headache to consider what your new...
Read MoreAPI Strategy
28
Jan2019
Categories :Latest News, Manufacturing
APIs (APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACES) The tremendous growth of IT advances has a huge impact on manufacturing. Anyone who dismisses staying up to date with IT developments risks being overtaken by the competition. In today’s plant, integration is the name of the game. Applications, data...
Read More2018 United States Import Tariffs
25
Jan2019
Categories :Latest News, Manufacturing
In 2018 the United States imposed new import tariffs. Now that we’ve embarked on 2019, how has this move played out? The tariffs hit about $283 billion of U.S. imports at rates which ranged from 10 to 50%. For a highly detailed, economy-wonk analysis, the website...
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Categories :Latest News, Our Equipment
At Laser1, we’re proud to announce we’ll be ringing in the new year with a brand new laser cutter! Introducing the Fiber eX Plus from Mitsubishi: The first fiber laser in our stable of machines. With lots of integrated automation functions, it will help...
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Categories :Business, Latest News
You’ve seen the headlines: “Manufacturers Are Concerned Skilled Labor Shortage Could Stymie Innovation” is just one example. According to a recent National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, manufacturers are worried about the possibility of a “full-blown workforce crisis.” 58 percent of respondents anticipate hiring...
Read MoreAdvantages of Laser Cutting
03
Jan2019
Categories :Laser Cutting, Latest News
At Laser 1, we’ve got state-of-the-art laser cutters to handle precision laser cutting projects. Between the 5th Axis Mazak and the Lasertube LT5, we provide our customers with laser parts production on both flat sheet metals and cylindrical and rectangular tube cutting. Laser cutting...
Read MoreManufacturing Predictions For 2019
01
Jan2019
Categories :Latest News, Manufacturing
As reliably as spring follows winter, January brings predictions. As 2019 unfolds, why not find out what the experts are saying about the manufacturing industry. As we’ve often discussed here, it’s essential to know what’s going on in the economic and manufacturing landscape, because...
Read MoreEmotional Appeal In B2b Marketing
08
Dec2018
It’s pretty clear that emotion plays a role in marketing. Think about an ad that made an impact on you. Perhaps an ad for phone services, showing a bride calling her grandmother in Italy, brought tears to your eyes. They’re not selling telecom, they’re...
Read MoreTariffs And Manufacturing
06
Dec2018
Categories :Manufacturing
Tariffs, manufacturing and the economy: The overlap of these topics is the topic of a recent article in Supply Chain Management Review, titled All U.S. West Coast Ports Will Bear the Brunt of Tariffs. Cargo Spike on West Coast The opening paragraph offers good...
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