Eli Plaskett

Assistant Editor at Modern Machine Shop

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Had the opportunity to listen to IMTMA
President Ravi Raghavan speak on the surging Indian manufacturing economy. Recent investments in infrastructure, combined with friendly taxes should help it grow even more. #IMTS2022

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@GFMS_US President Chris Jones walked us through their booth this morning after a presentation on their offerings. Come down to see integrated machinery and cylindrical EDM.

Big News: the company will not be at EMO 2023.

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@Siemens_CNC_US discussed the evolution of the digital twins and it's uses in machine design, machining, and additive manufacturing.

#IMTS2022

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@ZollerInc is entering the toolholder market!

At IMTS, Zoller unveiled four new product lines, including shrink-fit tooling and the Robobox, an automated cell for assembling and measuring shrink-fit tooling without an attendant.

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Dropped by the Rego-Fix booth to learn about their new product offerings, including ER collets with coolant bores and Powergrip grinding arbors.

The Torco Block enables users to get the right torque on a bolt without a torque wrench.

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WJ Kim spoke of @dnsolutionsusa spoke at #IMTS today, covering the company's commitment to pursuing advanced technologies that address customer needs.

He announced a new Chicago technology center that will open next year and focus on high-end machine tools and custom solutions.

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Got to talk with Simon Shane of @AirTurbineTools about some of their tooling. I love the chocolate business card!

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Shout-out to ibuprofen for getting me through another trade convention.

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Got to visit @PlatinumTooling booth at IMTS!

We went over their speeders, and the company is introducing its line of shrink-fit holders. #IMTS2022

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Hello Chicago! #IMTS2022

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Welcome to #IMTS2022

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Have you listened to Made in the USA yet? Because if you care at all about US manufacturing, you should.

https://t.co/SBiHBehQcs

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When it came time to make tools for making ventilator parts, this shop started working before the job was even finalized. #MFGHeroes

https://t.co/7Hm19S4zO9

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This job shop's approach to #automation focuses on both being more productive and freeing up employee time.

https://t.co/WUoAC0vdNZ

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@MMS_Derek @craftsman @chevrolet @PMProdMachining @PMPA_ORG When you're working from home with a toddler, there are no standing desks. Just sitting desks and lying down desks.

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This column of mine from 2017 hits hard today. It would have been difficult to be totally prepared for what we're facing now, but some sort of contingency plan is better than none. https://t.co/nQY48VY6R9

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Our own Michael Guckes sat down with @MMS_Eli to take a retrospective look at 2019 and what it means for the machining industry going forward.

#manufacturing #economics #economy

https://t.co/fe7h57dLJP

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If you didn't know, the deadline for participating in the #TopShops benchmarking survey has been extended.

https://t.co/kqGj3O7AUX

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Wondering how you can take part in #GirlDay2020? I spoke to @DiscoverEorg about how businesses can take part in the event designed to introduce young women to the world of #manufacturing

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Can't forget the shop dog!

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Had a great time #OnTheShopFloor talking #Automation automation with Peterson Machining in Boulder, Colorado! Look forward to an article about their shop in the next few months.