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M W MW MIDWEST Vol. 17 No. 12 M ANUFACTURING N EWS Serving Since 2007 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin Feature Editorial Automation/Robotics Automated Production of Large Parts Agile solution keeps production high year round. See Page 8 December 2024 See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Kaiser Tool Company Celebrates 60th Anniversary MxD Welcomes DMG MORI as Tier 1 Manufacturing Partner Manufacturing x Digital (MxD) an-nounced that DMG MORI has joined as a Tier 1 member to collaborate in the field of advanced manufacturing and further develop technological solutions to meet the defense department’s dy-namic needs to ensure America’s na-tional security. Chicago, IL-based MxD, which cel-ebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2024, helps advance economic prosperity and national security by strengthening Continued on Page 52 Metalforming Gas-Reduction Nozzle Solution reduces gas consumption when cutting mild steel. See Page 22 In the 1950s, William (Bill) Kaiser operated a job shop and took in jobs that other manufac-turers did not want to do in-house. Most of the time, these jobs were difficult and he was ex-pected to do them quickly and for very little money. Bill found that he continu-ously had to make his own tools to cut small grooves for O-rings or snap rings. Hand grinding consistent grooving tools took too long and when a tool became dull, he had to start all over again. He had an idea. If he could make grooving tools in .001” increments with Founder William (Bill) Kaiser standardized bodies that could be re-placed in a toolholder, he would solve his problem and have a marketable product. Continued on Page 52 Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation for the 2024 Tax Year The manufacturing industry is capital-intensive, with companies often needing to invest heavily in equip-ment, machinery and technology to re-main competitive. For the 2024 tax year, two tax incentives—Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation—continue to offer businesses valuable opportunities to write off equipment costs, improve cash flow and reduce taxable income. These provisions are important finan-cial tools for manufacturers looking to Continued on Page 54 Applying Technology Technology, Creative Opportunities Draw in Students Students in the GLTS manufacturing program used Mastercam to create components that will go into space. See Page 28 INDEX Corporation Hosts 400 Students, Unveils Apprenticeship Program INDEX Corpora-tion welcomed just over 400 high school students to its North American headquar-ters in Noblesville, IN, for MFG Day 2024, representing the most significant expansion of the company’s an-nual event since its in-ception in 2019. The event was attended by groups of students from Noblesville High School and Carmel High School. As part Cont. on Page 52 Literature & Web Tutorials Project Finder Launched Online resource helps manufacturers find and purchase ideal solutions. See Page 34 Partnership Drives the Future of Manufacturing in Chicago Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and World Business Chicago (WBC) have announced a new partnership aimed at aligning strategies and resources to strengthen Chicago’s manufacturing sector and drive inclu-sive economic growth. As global trends reshape the manufacturing land-scape—from evolving technology and shifting supply chains to workforce dy-namics—this partnership is focused on preparing Chicago for the future of manufacturing while leveraging the city’s deep industrial roots. Continued on Page 54 Controls 5-Axis Integrated Technology Control series advances machine performance and meets evolving needs. See Page 46 Mike Dyer presenting People in the News Page 40 Advertiser Index Page 39 Subscription Changes: To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Gross Publications, Inc. MIDWEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 PAID