Did you know that in less than 2 years, Future Products has invested in several substantial pieces of equipment?  We believe it is imperative to invest in new technology and equipment to continually meet our customers' needs.  The many benefits include enhanced performance, accuracy and speed plus an increase in throughput and overall machine capability and capacity.  Capital investments are good for our customers, our company and the economy.  Check out our comprehensive equipment list including our latest additions:

• 2 Zeiss CONTURA G2 Coordinate Measuring Machines
• YCM NSV 102A Ultra Fast Vertical Machining Center
• Roku-Roku HC-548 EX Graphite High Speed CNC Mill
• Makino DOU43 High Speed Wire EDM
• Mitsubishi EA12V Advanced Die Sinking EDM
• Amada Wasino Techster-D3 3 -Axis CNC Precision Surface Grinder
• Okamoto Automatic Wet Grinder (20x24)
• Parker Majestic Combination Universal I.D. & O.D. Cylindrical Grinder

Stay tuned for more enhancements to our equipment list!

The topic of Re-shoring has been a popular one as of late; particularly in an election year.   Check out the Forbes article by Mitch Free titled,  "Is the Re-shoring of Manufacturing a Trend or a Trickle? ".   He provides an interesting perspective on Re-shoring based on a recent survey he conducted.

According to a July 2012 Industrial Production report from the Federal Reserve, output in the manufacturing sector increased .7% in June.  In the second quarter of 2012, manufacturing output rose 1.4%; fueled largely by an 18.2% increase in the motor vehicles & parts category.

A recent CNNMoney article by Parija Kavilanz titled “Manufacturing boom:  Trade school enrollment soars”, discusses the impact the growing manufacturing sector has on Trade school enrollment/job fulfillment.   Parija cites examples of Trade schools that are implementing new/creative programs to face the challenges of surging enrollments.