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PMTS 2 Jul 2021

Talk About Trade Show Timing

This year’s Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) in August seems to be happening at an ideal time for both attendees and exhibitors alike.

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21 Jun 2021

Use Social Media to Attract Young Manufacturing Talent

Nicole Wolter, president of HM Manufacturing and a millennial, suggests tips for creating a social media feed that attracts young people to manufacturing.

7 Jun 2021

A Refreshing Experience

Production Machining has a new look as we continually endeavor to enhance our readers’ experiences with the magazine while following our own advice in preaching the value of continuous improvement.

Workforce Development 28 May 2021

Is the German Apprenticeship Model the Answer for U.S. Manufacturing?

This machine tool builder president and CEO is an ardent proponent of the German apprenticeship model and believes this concept could be applied here in the United States to address the skilled labor shortage.

Parts Cleaning 27 May 2021

In-Person Parts Cleaning Conference is Promising

I am enthusiastic about a safe, in-person event. I think many of us can use a boost of energy and inspiration that being surrounded by our colleagues can provide.

Basics 25 May 2021

How to Get Out of Debt by Increasing Gross Margin 20 Cents More Per Hour

No matter your business, the opportunities are virtually limitless and the impact is extraordinary when you focus your attention on improving gross margins.

Basics 21 Jun 2023

6 Tips for Training on a Swiss-Type Lathe

There are nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe. A shop I visited a while back offers some suggestions.

Basics 20 May 2021

5 Tips for Developing a Succession Plan for your Machining Business

These are not the typical tips you might get from an estate planner, attorney or business broker. Instead, they speak to the “soul of the business” and the legacy of the owner.