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MMS Blog
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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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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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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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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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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Announcing the 2025 Top Shops Honorees
This year’s honorees exemplify innovation, leadership, and operational excellence in the machining industry.
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A Contract CNC Shop in Transition
Denver Precision Products is in a transitional mode in two respects: company leadership and adoption of new multifunction machining technology and processes.
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Aerospace Shop Thrives with Five-Axis, AI and a New ERP
Within three years, MSP Manufacturing has grown from only having three-axis mills to being five-axis capable with cobots, AI-powered programming and an overhauled ERP. What kind of benefits do these capabilities bring? Find out in our coverage of MSP Manufacturing.
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Lessons That Matter for the Future of Automated Job Shops
The Automated Shop Conference (TASC, August 12–13) is designed for job shop leaders looking to implement automation in practical, high-impact ways — from lights-out machining to AI-driven programming and front-office integration. Here are 10 standout sessions led by shop owners, engineers and innovators who are pushing automation forward without massive budgets or unrealistic expectations.
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Quoting in the Age of AI, Tariffs and Market Shifts
Paperless Parts’ POWER users conference addressed how to manage tariffs and market shifts, and introduced new AI-enabled features on its quoting platform.
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