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Technical Cleanliness Expert Days Brings Together Cleaning Community for Learning and Networking
The second Technical Cleanliness Expert Days event this year expanded to one-and-a-half days, with the theme of “Cleanliness in Production and Critical Processes.”
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Emerging Leader Andrew Knapp Teaches Novices, Experts
The applications manager solves complex manufacturing challenges for Ellison Technologies while teaching precision machining classes at a community college.
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Precision Machining in the Medical Industry
One end market Production Machining frequently covers is the medical industry. Here's how precision machine shops are successfully producing medical parts.
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Workforce Development: What We Can Do Better
The causes of our workforce issues may be out of our hands, but there are definitely steps we can take to improve our shop’s response to the issue.
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Expanding Offerings with Max-Bar Tooling
Somma Tool Co. has a history of taking advantage of opportunities to help the business thrive. Recently, Somma Tool found a way to expand its product line, and market, by acquiring the Max-Bar Tool Co.
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Decision by Committee Works at PMPA
Some committees can be a waste of time, but at PMPA, the committees are populated with dedicated PMPA members and staff who work hard to improve the precision machining industry.
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Continuous Improvement Powered by Commitment and Process
What would you do with a reduction of 64% in non-billable hours? PMPA visited Sepco-Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, twice and witnessed the results of commitment to continuous improvement.
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Test to Find Answers to a Cleaning Solution Dilemma
Finding the best cleaning fluid for a specific application is possible by carrying out practical trials, backed by lab analyses.
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Emerging Leader Andrew Reinwald Focuses on Increasing Sales with New Offerings
Andrew has worked hard to explore uncharted territory to drum up new business and has used creative, yet effective, avenues to do so.
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Machining Center Creates More Efficiency for Aerospace Part Manufacturer
A new precision horizontal machining center helped a shop increase throughput of a complex part by reducing setups and automating inspection while freeing up employees.
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Customizing Collaborative Robots with 3D Printing
A company that helps manufacturing companies implement collaborative robots has found that additive manufacturing can produce custom parts for these systems faster and cheaper than machining.
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EMO 2019 Observations from the Barber’s Chair
Business trips can be disruptive to the routine, but an opportunity to see a show like EMO 2019 should not be missed. Smart technologies are driving tomorrow’s production.
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