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Accelerating progress on gender equality

In addition to labour force participation, the share of women in senior roles is an important indicator of economic parity, says the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. PHOTO by Pexels. This opinion piece is provided by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce…

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Embracing equity for women in STEM

A big part of delivering equity is providing opportunity for development and making sure everyone feels confident, successful and happy at work, says Helen Blomqvist, president of Sandvik Coromant. This article provided by Sandvik Coromant This year’s International Women’s Day…

Machine tool financing: Don’t fixate on rate

Smart borrowers consider ROI, tax implications when adding equipment Now that 2023 is in full swing, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the best questions that I get from potential clients who are looking…

How much machining power do you need?

Achieve optimal results by calculating your required machine power Calculating machine power using the relatively simple K factor method increases efficiency, optimizes power consumption, reduces operating costs, and improves productivity. In some shops, a single machine or an entire machining…

Canadian manufacturing sales started the year with a bang

Manufacturing sales rose 4.1% to $73.9 billion in January, with increases in 16 of 21 industries, Statistics Canada records indicate.   Sales in constant dollars were up 3.8% in January, indicating that higher volumes played a significant role in the sales gain on a current dollar basis.…

STAMPING Journal Industry Focus: Lighting

Dear Maurice, The U.S. Department of Labor reported a post-pandemic-shutdown-period gain of 12.1 million jobs since January 2021 and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Leading job demand were leisure and hospitality businesses, including restaurants, bars, and hotels. Possibly as an offshoot of…

The Role of Standardization in Machining

Standardization is critical to every industry, and those who work in machining understand its important role. From automotive to aerospace to medical and oil, machining forms an integral component of part design and production. Parts produced must be standardized or…