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03/23/2018

The percentage of CNC programmers and engineers in manufacturing is rising, despite the decrease of overall machine operators as Michael Guckes, Gardner Business Intelligence Chief Economist, explains.

In this video, Gardner Business Intelligence Chief Economist Michael Guckes discusses the decline of manufacturing jobs and argues that although operators have decreased, programmers and engineers have increased.

03/21/2018

This article from Modern Machine Shop highlights the importance of taking the time to review your processes in manufacturing.

Processes are the foundation of manufacturing businesses. Take the time to review your processes for relevancy and fix those that do not meet requirements.

03/15/2018

Buying or selling a used machine could be more of an asset than you think.

Some tool builders in the expanding economy are having a hard time obtaining machine components, which is delaying production, said Logan McGhan, technical salesman at KD Capital Equipment LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz., a machinery dealer specializing in used CNC machinery, plastic molding machinery and sh...

03/13/2018

An innovative look at how to utilize camera phones to increase efficiency.

Improvements in camera phone technology have made these devices increasingly useful in the workplace.

03/09/2018

Tool presetting equipment increases machine utilization (and reduces waste).

Haimer’s Uno series Microset tool presetting equipment’s Uno Smart features a small footprint, user-friendly operation and high precision that can be used for measurement during production and has a repeatability of ± 5 microns.

03/07/2018

Be proud of your work! We are!

03/05/2018

Modern Machine Shop offers some important things to keep in mind during trade shows.

The educational benefits of trade shows and conferences can be endless, but they require a little extra effort and planning. Here's how to embrace continuous learning and get the most out of your trade show experience.

03/01/2018

Just one of the many reasons we love working in Dayton!

STEM professions grew at twice the rate of other industries from 2009 to 2015 and are expected to expand faster than all other industries through 2024.

02/27/2018

There is always room to improve

Shane Strowski, president of Precision Waterjet & Laser lists eight tips to help increase shop-floor success.

02/23/2018

Manufacturing is changing

Manufacturing is changing at a rapid pace. Not only is it not your father’s manufacturing, in the blink of an eye it might not be your grandson’s. Don’t want to be left behind? Here are some trends to stay abreast of in 2018.

02/21/2018

A reminder to local business owners to plan for the future.

There are now more buyers than sellers but the balance is shifting.

02/19/2018

We need to recruit more talented people to work in manufacturing and support our local community.

Instead of wringing our hands about how hard it is to fill manufacturing jobs, let’s attack the problem with the same vigor that we would major customer or cost issues in the shop.