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2 Mar 2020

A Focus on Management

Production Machining has added management topics to its editorial lineup this year. Here’s a look at how the continuous improvement strategies mentioned in this month’s management feature can apply well beyond the management level.

20 Feb 2020

Precision Machining Activity Slows Decline

The Precision Machining Index moved higher during the first month of 2020, registering a modest increase to 48.3.

Automation 10 Feb 2020

Is Leveraging the IoT Really 'Smart Manufacturing'?

The vulnerabilities exposed by many of the IoT’s smart manufacturing solutions should keep manufacturers on their toes. There are strategies they can put into place to protect their data and equipment.

6 Feb 2020

Embrace Change in 2020

Ask yourself what behaviors, as a leader, do you need to change or initiate in others, to see a change occur.

3 Feb 2020

Let Us Make Buying Easier

Providing quick access to supplier contact information, the Buyer’s Guide is designed to set up readers for a smoother and more effective buying experience at any time throughout the year.

27 Jan 2020

Meet Cate Smith, PMPA’s New Executive Director

Cate Smith was recently named the executive director of PMPA. She brings to the table a range of experience relating to professional association management.

Parts Cleaning 16 Jan 2020

How to Reduce Steps Required in Nonferrous Surface Finishing

The finishing of parts made from various copper and aluminum alloys traditionally require many distinct and separate process steps. Hubbard-Hall’s Mike Valenti explains how both come with their own unique needs .

Parts Cleaning 9 Jan 2020

New Year, New Growth

One of my goals for this year is to expand the parts cleaning section of Production Machining and Products Finishing, and I need your help.

Measurement 6 Jan 2020

Effective Technical Process Through Metrology

As manufacturing processes and the resulting parts become more complex, shops must invest the time and resources to allow their inspection methods to keep pace.

3 Jan 2020

Are You Seeing 2020?

Without good vision, moving forward—in life, in business, or anywhere—can be difficult. Here are some ideas for creating a plan for the upcoming year.