Top Canadian Metalworking stories of 2021

Well what do you know, it's that time of year again. Time for a look at the most popular stories of 2021. Can you believe that this year has almost come and gone? I know we can't. In this past year we've had some great features and blogs that our readers have really taken to.

It's always interesting to see what news stories and articles caught the eyes of our readers. Was it an aerospace industry update, an in-depth look at the latest cutting tool technology, or perhaps a local machine shop profile? Our readers voted with their clicks and we want to highlight these most-read stories.

The following are the top 10 stories of 2021:

#10 - Canadian mouldmakers are finding a way forward

Border restriction, tariffs, and COVID-19 all have left their marks on the industry

#9 - Barrel milling cutters shape a new milling trend

New role for barrels

#8 - A pandemic approach: Part I

Canada’s colleges have been forced to rethink skilled trades training

#7 - Manufacturers become increasingly frustrated with border crossing troubles

#6 - The anatomy of a turning insert

A guide to understanding a single-point tool’s ANSI designation

#5 - Machining frogs

All-Canadian machine/tooling collaboration leads to a smoother train ride in Russia

#4 - Canadian manufacturers need to start thinking like tech companies

Think different, think digital

#3 - Don't forget your SR&ED work

Rewarding Canada’s metalworking companies is crucial to driving innovation in manufacturing

#2 - 5 factors affecting manufacturing M&A

Understanding mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing sector during the pandemic

#1 - Canada jumps into electric vehicle industry

New announcements could spark a surge in electric vehicle production

If you haven't had a chance to read some of these articles, blogs, and reports, now is your chance to see what your fellow readers enjoyed.