Too many shops grind to a halt the moment that one employee goes on vacation. You know the one: the person who knows every machine inside and out, who spends half the day fixing problems for other ...

Gaining a competitive advantage begins with understanding the industry and assessing current standings against modern manufacturing challenges. In 2024, machine shops faced an evolving set of ...

Maximizing return on investment (ROI) is critical for manufacturers seeking growth and sustainability. For any machining operation, computer numerical control (CNC) is a manufacturing technology with ...

At Micron Manufacturing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, lean principles, continuous improvement and design for manufacturability are the three pillars of what the job shop feels are key to its “enduring ...

Depending on its output, a machine shop’s loadout details will vary from one operation to the next. Still, many of the health risks are universal, appearing in every shop. What are the most common ...