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The part in this example was originally a copper sand casting in the late 1960s. After that, the foundry created the part by machining and welding it out of solid billet.

Labor productivity is central to economic growth, and the manufacturing sector is a catalyst for progress, directly contributing $2.65 trillion to the U.S. economy. Overall, U.S.

In this column we’re going to take a look at how manufacturers are closing the cost-gap with automation and reshoring profitably while improving operational excellence.

Does this scenario sound familiar? After years of procuring numerous commodities during your purchasing career, you’ve been assigned to be the casting buyer for your organization.