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A Workforce Model Just in Time for Manufacturing Day: A Student Tech Center in “Rocket City”
As U.S. manufacturing jobs decline, Huntsville’s new Center for Technology shows how industry partnerships, CNC labs and Toyota funding are shaping a pipeline of skilled machinists and technicians.
Read MoreAdvanced 3D CAD/CAM Software for Precision Manufacturing
Kubotek Kosmos offers specialized 3D CAD/CAM software and utilities for precision manufacturing. From KeyCreator to file validation tools, their solutions help shops work efficiently with diverse CAD data formats.
WatchMaximizing Milling Operations With the Right Cutter
Selecting milling cutters that are suited to the task at hand can reduce cycle times, improve part quality and save money. Here’s where three milling cutters excel.
WatchInside the Top Shops Program: How Benchmarking Identifies Industry Leaders
Discrete parts manufacturing is defined by complexity and tight margins. The 2025 Top Shops honorees show how leading shops turn those pressures into strengths, using technology, culture and strategy to compete. Join them in Charlotte, North Carolina, this November to see what the top 20% are doing differently.
Read MoreAll World Chiller Repair Ships 5,000th Unit—Continues Expanding Capabilities
A down machine tool can cause major disruption to facility operations. With experienced technicians and extensive parts inventory, All World’s Chiller Repair department restores chillers to OEM spec in a matter of days.
Read MoreVertical Thinking: Strategies That Pay Off in Precision Manufacturing
How Marathon Precision’s mix of vertical integration, lights-out automation and cultural investment earned it a 2025 Top Shops Award for Business Strategies
Read MoreFinding the Right Balance Between Productivity and Stability
Shop upgrades can swamp a process with change and widen the potential for chaos. To maintain stability, put a frame around your processes so your shop can keep solid wins without living on edge.
Read MoreLegacy After Loss: Writing the Next Chapter of a Family-Owned Machine Shop
When a beloved machinist’s passing left his shop in his children’s hands, the three siblings stepped up, transforming the business to honor his legacy and build a new future.
Read MoreNew Vista’s Robotic Thread-Gaging System
Discover the RTU Robotic Gaging Unit, an innovative automated system by New Vista that replaces manual thread gaging.
WatchWhy This Moldmaker Thinks Every Shop Needs a 3D Printer
See how this mold shop uses polymer, carbon fiber and metal 3D printers to boost precision and productivity.
WatchFinding the Human Connections in Human Resources
By working with its employees and its community, Win-Tech has found unexpected opportunities for employee retention and recruitment.
WatchHow to Succeed as a Small Swiss Shop: Top Shops 2025
Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor Practices, thrive.
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