Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA

PMPA 3 Oct 2023

Slings — Critical Infrastructure in Your Shop

Safe sling use is critical for a safe work environment.

PMPA 15 Aug 2023

E-Mobility — Opportunity, Not Existential Crisis

“We firmly believe that e-mobility presents a significant opportunity for innovation and growth.” — Markus Horn

PMPA 10 Jul 2023

Turned and Polished Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, How It Impacts Your Shop

Understanding the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock and its differences from cold-drawn steel barstock can help you and your team avoid unexpected performance issues.

PMPA 2 Jun 2023

Cold-Drawn Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop

Understanding the benefits provided by cold-drawn steel barstock can help you optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.

PMPA 22 May 2023

Markets Served — Who Knew?

PMPA members shared the markets they served in 2022. The top 5 may surprise you.

PMPA 28 Apr 2023

Precision Ground Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop

Understanding the benefits provided by precision centerless ground barstock can help you avoid false economy and optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.

PMPA 24 Mar 2023

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 114: Factors Influencing Machined Surface Finish in Our Shops

Surface finish is the result of our machining process on raw materials.

PMPA 6 Mar 2023

The Precision Machined Products Industry: 2022 Was a Very Good Year

The data supports continued optimism for the precision machining industry.

PMPA 13 Feb 2023

What Is the True Value of Your Finished Goods Inventory?

Keeping a large finished stock inventory is the surest way to turn a large fortune into a small one.

Workforce Development 9 Jan 2023

Training Is More Than a Skills Upgrade

Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates a virtuous cycle for your performers, culture and shop. Why do we train? Why do we need to train?