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Survey Results

Running unmanned (lights-out) is a strategy some metalworking operations are using to be more productive in order to compete with lower-cost overseas operations. How has the amount of unmanned operations your company performs changed over the past two years?
Increased - 34%

We don't run unmanned operations - 24%

Decreased - 7%

Stayed the same - 35%

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01/12/2009
Are you seeing signs of an economic recovery in your business?
03/11/2009
What do you expect to happen to your inventory of cutting tools over the next 12 months?
05/10/2009
To save money, would you buy an unlicensed tooling product from a supplier that claims its product performs as well and meets the specifications of a licensed version?
01/09/2009
Is business at a point where you would consider purchasing capital equipment within the next 6 months?
04/08/2009
Who should shoulder most of the blame for the failure of U.S. automakers?
07/07/2009
With what seems like a recent rash of machine shop fires throughout the country, CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks recently wondered (see his Community Forum blog) how many shops have fire suppression systems?
02/06/2009
Are you seeing any signs of an economic recovery in your business?
05/05/2009
Would you buy a vehicle from a carmaker that filed for bankruptcy?
07/04/2009
Has the recession caused your company to consider layoffs this year?
03/03/2009
More and more people and businesses are actively involved in protecting the environment. Which of the following "Green" activities has your company implemented—voluntarily or otherwise?
03/02/2009
Is your shop actively diversifying its customer base?
05/01/2009
Do you think federal loans for automakers will help the U.S. economy?
02/12/2008
How would you describe the business prospects for your company in 2009?
04/11/2008
Which of the following scenarios best describes the training program at your company?
07/10/2008
Has the financial crisis affected your business operations?
03/09/2008
Has the skilled labor shortage showed any signs of turning around in your area?
05/08/2008
Have increased costs for energy, workpiece materials and tooling caused your company to raise the price of your products or services?
08/07/2008
Which U.S. presidential candidate do you think would be best for the manufacturing industry?
03/06/2008
Manufacturing automation is becoming less costly and easier to use. What do you expect to happen to the level of automation in your manufacturing operations over the next year or two?
06/05/2008
Many toolmakers offer carbide recycling programs. Does your machine shop participate in one of these programs?
08/04/2008
What’s been the affect on your metalworking business from the U.S. dollar’s declining value?
04/03/2008
When attending metalworking industry trade shows/conferences, what is your primary goal?
05/02/2008
How would you describe your order backlog from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31?
14/01/2008
U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq result in accelerated use, damage and repair of military equipment. How has your company’s manufacture of military parts been affected in recent years?
18/12/2007
Do you think there’s a shortage of skilled workers in the U.S., given the large numbers of skilled workers laid off during the past few years?
15/11/2007
What are your expectations for your company’s business in 2008?
16/10/2007
Finish this sentence: The majority of the machines in my shop are ...
19/09/2007
Does your company have plans to produce micro/meso-scale parts?
21/08/2007
Problems in U.S. financial markets have led to a “credit crunch.” Will this affect the metalworking industry?
19/07/2007
If the hiring of illegal immigrants halted in the U.S., what would be the impact on manufacturing?
19/06/2007
Which country do you feel is the chief economic rival of the U.S.?
08/05/2007
Online discussion forums for business and technical information have grown in recent years. How would you rank your interest in online discussion forums?
18/04/2007
What is the average age of the installed machine tools at your company?
26/03/2007
Running unmanned (lights-out) is a strategy some metalworking operations are using to be more productive in order to compete with lower-cost overseas operations. How has the amount of unmanned operations your company performs changed over the past two years?
19/07/2006
Carbide or Titanium?
19/07/2006
“The Economist” magazine recently reported that most U.S. manufacturers “have enjoyed roaring success of late.” The magazine suggests that the media focus on the woes of a few high-profile auto companies, such as General Motors and Delphi, which obscures