PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

PMPA Tech Talks—Listen, Discover and Connect

PMPA Tech Talks—Listen, Discover and Connect

By: Carli Kistler-Miller -Precision Machined Products Association

PMPA Tech Talks cover important topics such as operations, benchmarking, metallurgy and digital security.
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R.F. Mau Uses Conservative Approach to Grow

R.F. Mau Uses Conservative Approach to Grow


Brian Adams, fourth-generation president of R.F. Mau, and vice president/general manager, Tony Gemignani, discuss the past, present and future of the company.
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Workforce Development—Training Shows How

Workforce Development—Training Shows How

By: Miles Free -

To expand on his “Workforce Development—What We Can Do Better” article, Miles Free explains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, How and How Many of one of the four upskilling tools—training.
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Are You Turning the Lights Out on Profitability?

Are You Turning the Lights Out on Profitability?


If you are a shop with a lightly attended program or lights out, you need to hear this lesson because it will help you keep your business profitable and not let the market steal your value.
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Robotic Advantage Adapts to Customer Needs

Robotic Advantage Adapts to Customer Needs


New England Tool in Manchester, Connecticut, has developed Robotic Advantage to provide customers with automated systems that integrate seamlessly.
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PMPA in Las Vegas

PMPA in Las Vegas

By: Carli Kistler-Miller -Precision Machined Products Association

PMPA held its Annual Meeting at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The Annual Meeting is well attended with exciting speakers and a celebration of the year.
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Workforce Development: What We Can Do Better

Workforce Development: What We Can Do Better

By: Miles Free -

The causes of our workforce issues may be out of our hands, but there are definitely steps we can take to improve our shop’s response to the issue.
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PMPA Next Generation Committee at Hardinge Inc.

Decision by Committee Works at PMPA

By: Carli Kistler-Miller -Precision Machined Products Association

Some committees can be a waste of time, but at PMPA, the committees are populated with dedicated PMPA members and staff who work hard to improve the precision machining industry.

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Continuous Improvement Powered by Commitment and Process


What would you do with a reduction of 64% in non-billable hours? PMPA visited Sepco-Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, twice and witnessed the results of commitment to continuous improvement.
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Expanding Offerings with Max-Bar Tooling

Expanding Offerings with Max-Bar Tooling


Somma Tool Co. has a history of taking advantage of opportunities to help the business thrive. Recently, Somma Tool found a way to expand its product line, and market, by acquiring the Max-Bar Tool Co.
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