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How I Made It

How I Made It: Roger Atkins

From growing up in his father’s shop to leading a national manufacturing association, Roger Atkins has seen it all. In this exclusive interview, Atkins shares insights into building successful businesses, navigating crises and why community is the most powerful tool in manufacturing. 

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Automation

Last Chance for the TASC Early-Bird Discount!

TASC is a one-of-a-kind, two-day automation conference designed to drive efficiency, quality and scalability at U.S. job shops. Register now through July 11 to receive early-bird pricing and discover practical automation solutions tailored for small-and mid-sized shops.

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What Drives a One-Man Machining Operation?

As the owner of his own machine shop, Mason Montalvo finds the drive to keep going in the joy of meeting an interesting challenge.

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Metalworking Fluid Tackles the Challenges of Titanium Machining

Addressing heat buildup at the intersection of the tool tip and the workpiece are essential for the best results.

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Revolutionizing Production: How Smart Hydraulics Drive 24/7 Manufacturing Excellence

All World Machinery Supply helps a firearms manufacturer up its game and improve and increase output.

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Tooling

From Manual Mills to Hybrid CNC: How Conversational Control Transformed Toolroom Machining

When a veteran machinist refused to use a new CNC mill, his resistance sparked a revolution. This article traces how Southwestern Industries developed ProtoTRAK — an intuitive hybrid control system that remains vital as AI begins reshaping manufacturing.

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Turn/Mill

Swiss Happens: 8 Swiss-Type Articles to Keep Your Skills Sharp

Learn the history of Swiss-type lathes, practical ways to implement these sliding-headstock machines in your shop, and much more in this collection of articles.

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Automation

Cutting Part Programming Times Through AI

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it cuts tribal knowledge and could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

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Addressing Manufacturing Challenges with Automation

GrayMatter Robotics’ Physical AI robotic cells for manufacturing offer immediate impact and results.  

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Measurement

OEM Tour Video: Lean Manufacturing for Measurement and Metrology

How can a facility that requires manual work for some long-standing parts be made more efficient? Join us as we look inside The L. S. Starrett Company’s headquarters in Athol, Massachusetts, and see how this long-established OEM is updating its processes.

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Automation

Making the Case for Table Changers

Table changers are an often-overlooked automation solution. In the right scenario, they can offer significant productivity gains while keeping your workflow familiar and manageable.

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How a Family-Owned Tooling Company Competes with Global Giants (Includes Video)

Not ready to go digital? Consider this: With Siemens NX ecosystem, precision shop D’Andrea cut its programming time by 50% and is able to compete globally—even against industry giants.  

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