How I Made It
How I Made It: David Wynn, Director of Technical Services for PMPA
Machining was not the career David Wynn chose; it chose him. Here’s a bit about his journey to an accidental career that became his passion.
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How I Made It: Allison Giddens, Co-President of Win-Tech
Allison Giddens started at Win-Tech in 2006 with no manufacturing background. Today, she helps run the company, leads workforce development programs and advocates for small businesses in government policy development.
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How I Made It: Melissa Ramos, Owner, M95 Machining
Melissa Ramos’ career in manufacturing got off to a shaky start, but the self-taught machinist and owner of M95 has persisted and built her own shop.
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How I Made It: Amanda Florenca
This AccuRounds quality coordinator says manufacturing has always been more than just a job; it’s been about her path of growth.
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How I Made It: George Schuetz, Director of Precision Gages, Mahr Inc.
George Schuetz has written the Quality Gaging Tips column since 1993. As he hands it off to the next generation, hear his thoughts on the column and what it has brought to his role at Mahr.
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How I Made It: Joseph Alonso, Founder of Novo Modo Machining
What is the mindset that leads someone to found a high-end, five-axis job shop? Joseph Alonso, founder of Novo Modo Machining, talks about the lessons he learned leading up to founding his shop.
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How I Made It: Clint Smith
Learn how Mastercam senior education market specialist Clint Smith jumped into a machining program after high school with no prior experience, and why he thinks the future of manufacturing is in good hands.
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How I Made It: David Modig, Chairman of Modig Machine Tool
What traits prepare someone to take the reins of a machine tool OEM? Curiosity above all, according to David Modig, chairman of Swedish OEM Modig Machine Tool.
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How I Made It: Scott Harms, President & CEO of MetalQuest Unlimited
From a farm kid with a surplus lathe to leading one of the most automated job shops in America — Scott Harms reflects on building a manufacturing business the hard way, learning from mistakes, and staying grounded in respect.
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How I Made It: Walter Minehart
The 24-year-old mechanical engineer and machinist just founded his own one-man shop, Minehart Machine, in San Luis Obispo, California.
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