PM Blog
Developing a Company Plan for Robotics
It’s a good time for shops to re-evaluate the impact robotic automation can have on productivity.
Read MoreNetworking at its Finest
It's a combination of both relationships and technology that drives the U.S. to greatness.
Read More
A Smart Path to Reshoring
Hybrid Racing was reluctantly planning to send more work to China when the company stumbled across MakeTime.
Read More
Using PMPA Business Trends Report to Understand Your Business
Here are a few takeaways from the PMPA March 2016 Business Trends Report.
Read More
How PMPA Membership Improves Productivity and Profitability
Precision Machined Products Association members benefit from the knowledge and support they gain by actively networking and being involved in PMPA activities.
Read More
PMPA Member Astra Precision Finds Success in Diverse Product Capabilities and Strong Customer Support
A PMPA member since 1999, Astra Precision uses the organization’s networking and member communication to bring fresh perspectives into its own business model.
Read More
PMPA Political Action: What’s at Stake for Your Business?
PMPA is involved and working to minimize their negative impact on your shop. Here is a quick review of a few of them.
Read More
Gardner Business Index for Precision Machining: April 2016 - 43.5
The Southeast region grew in three out of the first four months this year.
Read More
Video: Parts Accumulator Allows for Unattended Machining
One of the advantages of a Swiss-type lathe is that once you’ve set up the bar feeder, you’re good to go until you run out of barstock. This accumulator simplifies the other end of the operation.
Watch
An Impressive List of Graduates for Workshops for Warriors
A total of 46 graduates were honored, enabling them to immediately integrate into large and small manufacturing organizations throughout the U.S. Two were acknowledged for achieving 14 certificates during the semester.
Read More
New Super-Efficient Assembly Line Improves Productivity, Flexibility
Studer’s assembly line moves machines forward through 16 workstations without requiring them to be relocated for additional operations, including test grinding.
Read More
Millennial Multitasking Made Easy
CNC control software is being designed with features to better fit the tendencies of younger operators.
Read More
