Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Senior Editor

Machines

Video: Machine Shop Creates Robot Machining Cell Before There was Work for It

By: Lori Beckman

This machine shop’s self-integrated robot was purchased without a project in mind. However, when a particular part order came in, the robot paired with the proper machine tool was an optimal fit for the job, offering consistency and an increase in throughput.

Video: Emerging Leader Vinny Campellone Started Company During Pandemic

By: Lori Beckman

Campellone took a risk opening PenCo Precision a couple of years ago, but according to him, it was worth it. 

Parts Cleaning

Video: How to Choose the Best Ultrasonic Cleaning Unit

By: Lori Beckman

Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics covers ultrasonic cleaning beyond cavitation and implosion in this webinar.
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Video: Emerging Leader Allison Heil ‘Leans’ on Shopfloor Data to Help Customers

By: Lori Beckman

Heil does her job well with the help of her lean manufacturing background. She earned her Six Sigma Black Belt while working as a manufacturing engineer at a company prior to her employment at Amper.

Automation

Built-In Robot Optimizes Turning Processes

By: Lori Beckman

A robot integrated within CNC lathes enables part loading and unloading, chatter suppression and chip removal, ensuring that each machine is consistently operating at its highest efficiency.

Automation

Video: Athena Offers Voice-Operated Assistance for Machine Tools

By: Lori Beckman

This voice-operated assistant promises to guide, simplify and optimize tasks for experienced and inexperienced CNC machine tool operators alike.

Video: Emerging Leader Jesse Ziegler Trains Employees to Their Highest Potential

By: Lori Beckman

Jesse Ziegler uses his experience of the challenges and lessons he has learned in his 17 years at Swissturn/USA to not only be a positive example but to train his team well.

Machine Shop Employee with Disabilities Shines in the Workplace

By: Lori Beckman

Using an untapped talent pool for finding skilled labor might open doors to a mutually beneficial partnership.
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Video: Emerging Leader Michael P. Reader is Dedicated to Bringing Company to Next Level

By: Lori Beckman

Growing up working on the shop floor at Precision Plus Inc. and knowing his heart was in manufacturing at a young age, Michael P. Reader now plays a prominent role at the company as V. P. of engineering.

Video: Emerging Leader Britany Dittmer Achieves Goals with Fresh Ideas

By: Lori Beckman

Dittmer is described as a hands-on leader who has earned the respect of her Alco Manufacturing team of 200-plus through her drive and dedication.

Parts Cleaning

Learn from the Industrial Cleaning Experts

By: Lori Beckman

Experts in the cleaning field are people like you who work with cleaning technology daily. Learning from colleagues is the optimal way to stay informed of the latest trends and technologies. 

Video: Women Talk Shop, but not Only for Women

By: Lori Beckman

A panel discussion with three precision machine shop women presidents highlights their career paths, why they are passionate about manufacturing, how they promote workforce development and much more.