Video: Emerging Leader Allison Heil ‘Leans’ on Shopfloor Data to Help Customers
Heil does her job well with the help of her lean manufacturing background. She earned her Six Sigma Black Belt while working as a manufacturing engineer at a company prior to her employment at Amper.
Built-In Robot Optimizes Turning Processes
A robot integrated within CNC lathes enables part loading and unloading, chatter suppression and chip removal, ensuring that each machine is consistently operating at its highest efficiency.
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Video: Athena Offers Voice-Operated Assistance for Machine Tools
This voice-operated assistant promises to guide, simplify and optimize tasks for experienced and inexperienced CNC machine tool operators alike.
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Video: Emerging Leader Jesse Ziegler Trains Employees to Their Highest Potential
Jesse Ziegler uses his experience of the challenges and lessons he has learned in his 17 years at Swissturn/USA to not only be a positive example but to train his team well.
Machine Shop Employee with Disabilities Shines in the Workplace
Using an untapped talent pool for finding skilled labor might open doors to a mutually beneficial partnership.
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Video: Emerging Leader Michael P. Reader is Dedicated to Bringing Company to Next Level
Growing up working on the shop floor at Precision Plus Inc. and knowing his heart was in manufacturing at a young age, Michael P. Reader now plays a prominent role at the company as V. P. of engineering.
Video: Emerging Leader Britany Dittmer Achieves Goals with Fresh Ideas
Dittmer is described as a hands-on leader who has earned the respect of her Alco Manufacturing team of 200-plus through her drive and dedication.
Video: Women Talk Shop, but not Only for Women
A panel discussion with three precision machine shop women presidents highlights their career paths, why they are passionate about manufacturing, how they promote workforce development and much more.
Video Demonstration: The Value of a Search Engine for 3D Models
Technology that uses artificial intelligence to create the “physical DNA” of 3D models enables easy model comparison to speed new product design and manufacturing. View this demonstration explaining how it works and how machine shops can benefit.
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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