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Workforce Development 16 Apr 2018

Training the Next Generation: Two PMPA Members Selected for 2018 STEP Awards

Nancy Peterson, chairman and CEO of Peterson Tool, and Joan Wrenn, co-owner, Hudson Precision Products, were this year’s nominees by PMPA for the Manufacturing Institute’s 2018 STEP Awards for excellence in manufacturing.

16 Apr 2018

PMPA Technical Member Gosiger High Volume Finds Success in Customer Support and Offering a Niche Product Line

More than 90 years ago, Clarence H. Gosiger founded the C. H. Gosiger Machinery Company in Dayton, Ohio. Today, the business is still family owned and has evolved to become a leading supplier and servicer of CNC machines and manufacturing technology.

16 Apr 2018

When Things Go Bad, Don’t Ask Who, Ask ...

The performer is only one aspect of our system of providing products to our customers.

16 Apr 2018

Business Index Retains Elevated Status in March

The Precision Machining Index completes its best quarterly performance in history.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 13 Apr 2018

Industry 4.0 is on its Way

We know Industry 4.0 is coming, so capital equipment manufacturers are preparing by equipping their machine and ancillary equipment to be ready for installation of Industry 4.0 compatibility. Read this article about ways one machine tool builder is taking to prepare for the change.

12 Apr 2018

Aerospace Industry Veterans See Supplier Consolidation Trend

The special coverage article “Aerospace Roundup: Are OEMs Consolidating Suppliers” features interviews with six industry veterans. They explain capabilities they are adding to stay competitive and retain customers.

11 Apr 2018

Mazak Partners with Austin Cindric in Texas

Mazak Corp. was featured as the primary sponsor on the No. 12 Ford Mustang driven by Austin Cindric for the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at Texas Motor Speedway this past Saturday, April 7.

6 Apr 2018

Expanding Shopfloor Capability with EDM

DuPage Machine Products chooses to augment its successful multi-spindle and machining business with the installation of an EDM department. Here’s the story.

5 Apr 2018

Shop Overcomes Missed Deadlines with Scheduling Software

When faced with the dilemma of missed deadlines, machine shop Saturn Industries Inc. found a solution in Protected Flow Manufacturing scheduling software from Lillyworks Inc.