MMS Blog

What Is “Manufacturing Connected”?

Gardner Business Media's new platform brings manufacturing leaders actionable insights on trends and technologies.

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Five-Axis

Tracing Domestic Manufacturing’s History at the American Precision Museum

The American Precision Museum connects new generations to the story of domestic precision manufacturing. Find out how it’s bringing new chapters of that story to life.

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Scaling Up Without Starting From Scratch

In its quest to become a single source for all its customers, sheet metal fabricator GTR Manufacturing long considered bringing machining in house, but a lack of space and expertise held it back – until it found the perfect solution. 

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Economics

Metalworking Index Continues Steady Climb in September

The pace is slow, but the GBI: Metalworking is moving in the right direction for the third consecutive month.

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Basics

Key Concepts of Machine Learning in Manufacturing

Machine learning enables the prediction of process outcomes without explicitly being programmed.

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Measuring Distance With Surface Texture Systems

Defining and monitoring the surfaces of mated parts is crucial to ensuring they function properly together.

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Rigidity and Reliability More Than Double Aerospace Shop’s Revenue

By adopting a six-axis mill with a tripodal head and a pallet system, Omni Aerospace has cut its cycle and setup times for large parts, massively increasing its revenue.

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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.

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Advanced 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.

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Maximizing 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.

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Top Shops

Inside 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.

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All 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.  

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