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Training the Next Generation: Boston Centerless and Micron Present New Ways to Integrate Millennials into the Workforce
At this year’s PMPA National Technical Conference, members Micron and Boston Centerless gave insight into their new and innovative hiring and training processes aimed to appeal to millennials entering the workforce.
Read MorePMPA Member, Imperial, Credits Product Diversity for Longevity
The benefits include being able to ask questions to peers, whether it’s on how we competitively pay, or how we provide bonuses to people on the floor. There are a lot of topics that can be covered, and you can get a range of advice on a local and national level.”
Read MoreI Can’t Imagine Being in this Industry and Not ...
During the recently concluded Precision Machining Technology Show and Technology Conference, we got a chance to speak with current members about the benefits they get from their PMPA membership.
Read MoreApril Index Falls after Strong March
The North Central – West was the fastest growing region in April. It grew for the fourth month in a row.
Read MoreAutomation for 100 Years
De-Sta-Co celebrates its centenary throughout 2015. Through the years, the company has expanded its product line to reflect changes in the manufacture of automobiles, including robot end effectors and other automation tools.
Read MoreQuick Notes for Key Topics
Each issue of Production Machining contains a feature titled “Craftsman’s Cribsheet”--a one-page compendium of "tear-out" ideas about management, technical, quality and regulatory topics.
Read MoreReshoring Initiative Report Shows Positive Job Trends
More than 60,000 manufacturing jobs were brought to the United States by reshoring and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) combined last year, representing a 400 percent increase since 2003.
Read MoreIt's an App World, Even Ours
In all walks of life these days, apps are springing up to make life easier and more productive. Machining businesses increasingly are no exception.
Read MoreFives Machining Systems Presents Channel Partner of the Year Award
Fives Machining Systems Inc. presented Hillary Machinery Inc. with its Channel Partner of the Year award at this year’s Houstex show. Hillary exceeded bookings goals within its territory of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Read MoreProgram Earns National Accreditation from NIMS
Maintaining an industry standard inside the classroom is no easy task, but the Computer Integrated Machining Technology Program at Johnston Community College has done just that by becoming nationally accredited by NIMS recently.
Read MoreMazak and Penske Together Again
Building on a 20-year relationship, Mazak Corp. will once again partner with Penske Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup and Verizon IndyCar series as well as the NASCAR XFINITY series.
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