Chris Koepfer Editor Emeritus

16 Aug 2013

New Man Leads the PMPA

PMPA’s board of directors officially approved the hiring of manufacturing veteran Michael T. Kobylka II as the next executive director of PMPA at its recent meeting. His tenure began on August 1.

9 Aug 2013

Things are Hot in Japan

Your intrepid reporter just returned from a 2-week romp around Japan, meeting with some of that country’s premier metalworking companies.

2 Aug 2013

Science Channel Joins Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day brings together hundreds of manufacturers to host students, teachers, parents, job seekers and other local community members at open houses to showcase the reality of modern manufacturing.

26 Jul 2013

Datron Coast to Coast

As another indicator that domestic manufacturing continues to be strong, Datron Dynamics (datron.com) has opened a West Coast technology center in Livermore, Calif.

Automation 19 Jul 2013

Now That’s Smart

Consider bearings, those critical yet mostly quiet servants of industry. It seems that bearing manufacturer, SKF, has managed to enable its new bearings to let us know how they are doing.

Automation 17 Jul 2013

Smart Machining Centers

These days, precision machine shops are often looking to expand the range of work they can take on profitably. It is not enough, in many instances, to be exclusively a turning shop.

17 Jul 2013

Sometimes the Tail Wags the Dog

Distractions are all around us. Trying to get a job done, be it writing about technology or making quality parts at a profit while satisfying a customer, is your primary charge.

17 Jul 2013

Never Stop Learning

As I celebrated my 60th birthday this month, it might seem to some that I’ve seen and done it all. Definitely not true. In fact, it’s the opposite. Each day I’m amazed at what I don’t know.

12 Jul 2013

A Good Man Continues Doing Good

I remember well sitting in Dr. Frank Brinken’s office in Rorschacherberg, Switzerland, gazing out his window at beautiful Lake Constance.

5 Jul 2013

Off to the Races ... Again

Hurco Companies Inc. has finalized a sponsorship agreement with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) for the balance of the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series season.