Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA
Reconsider College as an Investment
We have plenty of jobs for sharp people and a career path that will include some college--but not years of college debt and lost earnings.
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An Employer's Back to School List
I remember the excitement of back to school when I was a child—new clothes, new shoes, maybe a new notebook and new school supplies.
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Adapting the Deming Cycle to the Management Process
The Deming Cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act) is a staple of management in the manufacturing world.
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Is There an Editor in Your Shop?
Precision machinists already know how to add value by subtraction.
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Why Your Expert is Your Worst Trainer
Empower those in your shop who have just mastered a skill to reach back and share what they have learned with those who are following.
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SAE and F1 in Schools—Making a Difference
“F1 in Schools” is the Formula One Technology Challenge presented to middle school and high school students.
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Why Material Performance can be Different
“Variation of sourcing and source processes is more responsible for performance differences than the chemical make-up shown on the test report.”
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Ditch the Book
Which book? That “big honkin’ binder” out in the shop with all of your Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
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How do you Calibrate Your Business?
Every precision machining shop has a calibration system to assure that its products are dimensionally compliant and meet the expectations of its customers.
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Reducing Variation: The Only Way to Reduce Production Cost
Hidden variation in production is what increases costs in manufacturing. Here are four tips for reducing variability.
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LinkedIn: Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity to Network?
If you’re not on LinkedIn, you should be.
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