Articles

I Meet the Nicest People

With many miles and too many years under my belt, it is still a thrill to get into the field to meet and learn from America’s “makers” and pass some of that on to you.

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OSHA Reporting Requirements for Employers Go into Effect Soon

There are four events that must be reported in a timely manner. Take a look at what is required before they go into effect.

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What if Veterans Day Was Celebrated Year-Round?

This past Veterans Day was a memorable one for me. It started with a simple question from my inquisitive 7-year-old son, “What are we going to do to celebrate Veterans Day, Mom?”

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: Grinding Advice You Probably Didn't Know

Here are some reasons why you should not even need gloves when working on grinders and grinding machines.

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PMPA Announces New President Tom Bernstein

Tom Bernstein, president of TORIN Products, was installed as PMPA president at the association’s annual meeting in October.

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Reporting Injuries and Illnesses: On-the-Job Obligation, Not a 'Right'

Paying attention to safety was how we sustained our business, by protecting the health and well-being of our employees.

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Automation

A Visit to Robot Land

While visiting the Taiwan Machine Tool Show (TMTS), which recently took place in Taichung, PM Editor Chris Koepfer received a tour of Hiwin’s booth. Here's a short slideshow that illustrates some of the activities he saw on display in the booth.

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PMPA Member Featured in STEM Magazine

A recent article chronicles this company’s 2-year journey from a concept to the reality of having an internship and an apprenticeship program for high school and college students, as well as a fully equipped classroom within its facilities.

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October Index at 49.4, First Contraction Since December 2013

The annual rate of change continued to grow at a strong rate, but it decelerated for the first time since it began growing in February.

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A New Facility from the Old

Last month, PM traveled to Fair Lawn to celebrate Sandvik's grand opening of its new headquarters. What’s interesting is the new headquarters' facility was constructed on a portion of the original building footprint.

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ABB Joins UN Network to Promote Energy Efficiency

ABB announced at the UN Climate Summit in New York that it is joining the United Nations Environment Program’s global action on improving appliance and equipment efficiency.

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Equipment Upgrades Equal Workforce Upgrades

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was recently awarded a JOBS1st PA Tech Grant of $148,970. PMPA wrote a letter to support the grant application.

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