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Growing Concern About Lead Times Dampens Metalformers’ Outlook

Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

PMA's May 2021 Business Conditions Report shows 71% of respondents indicated a rise in lead times from the previous month due to challenges finding raw materials.

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From the Editor's Desk: Top New Products for Heavy Equipment Designs

Our annual Top New Products award highlights varied industry innovations and available components for OEM design teams.

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Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs Amid Escalating Steel Prices

Seven of the leading groups representing the domestic steel industry and labor are urging President Biden to ensure steel tariffs are preserved, citing ongoing investment in domestic steel production.

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Graco Compact Dyna-Star 60# (30 L) Reservoir Automatic Lubrication System

Graco’s expansion of its Compact Dyna-Star (CDS) automatic lubrication system provides protection from starter engagement into a running engine, under-speed cranking and more.

Graco 60# Dyna Star Pump

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From the Editor's Desk: Can Toys be a Part of the Design Process?

Use of LEGO has enabled some manufacturers to quickly evaluate and develop new products as well as conceptualize future equipment design possibilities.

Renault used LEGO to create a model of the transmission it would use for its new E-TECH hybrid powertrains.

CM Labs Says Simulation can Benefit Design of Smart, Connected Machines

CM Labs Simulations Inc.

Simulation allows engineering teams to collaborate early on and iterate designs faster which will be integral to creating smarter and more connected equipment.

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dSPACE Smart Charging Station Emulator

The dSPACE Smart Charging Station Emulator supports international standards for charging communication such as ISO 15118 and DIN SPEC 70121.

Smart Charging Station Emulator

Weekly New Products Roundup: EAO Introduces the Series 09 CANbus Keypad/Rotary Controller Joystick Module

EAO’s Series 09 CANbus Keypad/Rotary Controller Joystick Module is an easy-to-integrate device allowing designers to specify only the HMI features needed for specific applications.

The EAO Series 09 CANbus Keypad features ruggedized RGB halo illumination.

Manufacturing Index Remains Historically High for April

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Raw materials and workers remain in short supply according to an April 2021 economic report for the manufacturing sector.

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Embracing a New Alternative to Wind Tunnel Testing

Use of a dual test bench instead of wind tunnel testing can offer several benefits including lower costs and increased flexibility.

Use of dual test benches offers a cost-effective alternative to wind tunnel testing.

Siemens System Simulation Technology Allows Accurate Assessment of Off-Highway Equipment Designs

Siemens Digital Industries Software (formerly Siemens PLM Software)

Simcenter Amesim provides quick simulation capabilities to evaluate interactions between components and their impact on overall machine designs.

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PMA April Business Conditions Report Shows Metalformers Optimistic but Lead Times Continue to Increase

Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)

The April 2021 report shows that 56% of metalforming companies forecast an improvement in economic activity, though increased lead times for steel and other materials pose challenges.

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