Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief
Creative Employee Management at Micron Manufacturing
Micron Manufacturing, a precision machining shop in Grand Rapids, was recently featured on Michigan's Stateside radio show, covering the company’s creative approach to employee management.
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Critical Steels for Critical Markets
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Sweden to visit three of Ovako’s steel mill facilities. Ovako’s production comprises primarily bar, tube, ring and pre-components in low-alloy steels that are often used for demanding applications such as in bearings, powertrains, hydraulic cylinders and rock drills.
Read MoreYou Did Good, Dad
My dad was a great man from whom I learned a lot. I feel the impact of his work ethic in everything I do.
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Sunnen Products Co. Acquires BTA Heller
Sunnen Products Co. has acquired BTA Heller Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of deep hole tooling and systems for primary hole generation.
Read MoreWhere Additive Manufacturing Fits
Interest in additive manufacturing is slowly but steadily gaining traction in traditional machine shops. Can it work for you? Here’s a look at some potential applications for the technology.
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MachineMetrics Wins IoT Breakthrough Award
MachineMetrics has been selected as winner of the 2018 Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market today.
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Automated Inspection on the Shop Floor
Most machine shops understand the value of automation when it is applied to such operations as turning, milling and grinding.
WatchThe Selling Power of Repetition
Recognition is the product of repetition, whether in the delivery of quality products or in consistent marketing messages.
Read MoreThe Making of a Workerless Shift
Producing parts around the clock with minimal human intervention may sound like a good idea, but taking the steps to get there can be intimidating. With the right information, it doesn’t have to be.
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Top Posts from 2017
Here’s your chance to look back on some of the hottest topics from 2017! This is my annual year-in-review of the Top 10 blog posts from Production Machining, covering some of the most popular technology topics as well as industry news.
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VIDEO: Highlights from Okuma’s Winter Showcase
More than 700 machine tool professionals visited Okuma’s 2018 Winter Showcase to see the company’s latest developments in additive and other manufacturing technologies. Check out video of the event.
WatchIt’s a Good Year to Buy
With worldwide economic growth continuing well into 2018, shops should consider what purchases they will need to keep up with production requirements.
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