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Top Shops

Video: Inside a Top Shop

WSI Industries puts a lot of effort into establishing effective shopfloor processes. Learn more in this video.

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Aspiring Top Shop Already Has Plenty to Offer

Applied Engineering is actively working toward becoming a “Top Shop” in MMS’ annual benchmarking program. If its approach to tool management is any indication, the company is well on its way.

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Access our 2013 Top Shops Executive Summary

This benchmarking Executive Summary enables you to compare your key performance metrics with industry leaders.

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Check out our 2013 Top Shops Digital Edition

Find benchmarking data, analysis and video in this custom digital magazine edition.

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Top Shops’ Secrets to Success

What does it take to run an effective, profitable machining business? 2013 Top Shops benchmarking data sheds light.

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Top Shops 2013: Davan Manufacturing

Learn about this year’s Machining Technology Honors Program Winner and its approach to capital equipment purchases.

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Top Shops 2013: Micro-Matics

Our Human Resources Honors Program winner for 2013 uses a variety of tools to both retain good employees and keep them engaged.

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On Tackling Training

To replace formerly state-funded training for skilled manufacturing workers, Connecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS) developed its own in-house apprenticeship program.

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The Renaissance of American Manufacturing

Jim Ellison recently penned an essay to promote an understanding of what is being hailed today as the renaissance of American manufacturing. An exceptional aspect of this analysis is his commentary about U.S. machine tool distributors, which played a key role in our transition to globally sourced manufacturing technology.

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Manufacturing in the Sweep of U.S. History

Jim Ellison, noted leader in machine distribution, offers his insightful survey of how American manufacturing has supported the renewal of this country’s strength throughout its turbulent history.

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Workholding

Ever Considered a “Nested-Plate” Approach?

This past story explains why a shop stopped sawing blanks and starting machining components straight out of from large plate. Vacuum workholding was key to this new strategy.

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Mazak Implements MTConnect Factory-Wide

Mazak’s Florence, Kentucky machine tool plant will use the MTConnect open communications protocol for equipment monitoring and other applications.

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