Chris Koepfer

Chris Koepfer Editor Emeritus

A Memorable Shop

Often, success hinges on the application of the right technology that’s well applied to the company’s manufacturing processes.

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App Puts Manufacturing Support in the Palm of Your Hand

A new app is simplifying research for the right tool, the right cutting data and proper process knowledge.

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'Shop Floor Man' Brings Humor to the Workplace

The genesis for the comic strip was to get young people involved in manufacturing and try to reach them through social media with Shop Floor Man as a spokesperson.

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See Where You Stand: 2016 Top Shops Executive Summary Now Available

This survey has grown in popularity and is considered by many manufacturers as an excellent way to compare how they rate against some of the best shops in the country.

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Bleaching the Blue Collar

Flattening management hierarchy cultivates ideas.

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The i’s Now Have It

Responsive design on our new website accommodates mobile devices. At the same time, we did a design update of the site, making it easier for you to navigate. Manufacturing is steadily moving in the direction of digitalization, and with this website upgrade, your mobile devices are now part of the movement.

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Open Doors to Open Minds

Designed to proactively expose students and young people to modern manufacturing, Mfg Day is designed to dispel preconceived and ill-conceived notions about careers in manufacturing.

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Automation

Three Hands Beat Two

Co-bots are a technical leap forward from the traditional industrial robot that has evolved from its introduction in the 1950s.

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Good Night IMTS. See you Again in 2018

There were 115,612 in attendance, which is the third highest attendance recorded for an IMTS.

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Adding Value, Reducing Cost with Inverted Vertical Turning Centers

Inverted vertical turning centers find a home in an automotive stamping house.

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Not Acting Your Age

I've encountered many family businesses that remain successful for a long time. Here's a snapshot of three.

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Somebody is Watching

Data-driven manufacturing is playing a role in manufacturing decision making and will continue to. This article reveals where you can find data relevant to you business.

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