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PMTS 2021 Tool Chest Prize Finds Good Home
After Matthew Detzler won the $1,600 tool chest by completing the show’s Digital Scavenger Hunt, he knew right where he’d put it to use.
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Video: Athena Offers Voice-Operated Assistance for Machine Tools
This voice-operated assistant promises to guide, simplify and optimize tasks for experienced and inexperienced CNC machine tool operators alike.
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Video: Emerging Leader Jesse Ziegler Trains Employees to Their Highest Potential
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.
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Happy Workers are Good Workers
According to an extensive study in 2019 by the Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, a conclusive link between happiness and productivity was found — happy workers are 13% more productive.
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Precision Machining Eastec Technology Preview September 2021
Production Machining highlights some of the latest precision machining advances and technology updates that will be showcased at Eastec 2021, Oct. 19-21 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Machine Shop Employee with Disabilities Shines in the Workplace
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
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.
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Lean Means Being Comfortable
Like writing, lean manufacturing requires people to be comfortable in their own skin while checking any ego issues at the door.
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Safe, Smart, Sustainable, Stable — Dispelling the Manufacturing Myths
Manufacturing has had a bad rap for a long time. The 3-Ds — Dark, Dirty, Dangerous — are almost a universal cultural belief wherever you go and no matter with whom you speak.
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Production Machining’s September 2021 News Highlights
Precision machining does not stand still. Pandemic or no pandemic, the industry continues to progress with new events, acquisitions, collaborations and customer support programs.
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Is Laser Cleaning Beneficial for Your Application?
Laser ablation is an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cleaning processes. However, depending on the amount and type of contamination to be removed and the geometry of the part being cleaned, laser cleaning might not be best suited for all cleaning applications.
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Video: Emerging Leader Britany Dittmer Achieves Goals with Fresh Ideas
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.
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