Articles

30 Jul 2010

For CNC Users and Programmers, It’s More than a Newsletter

Mike Lynch’s monthly column, “CNC Tech Talk,” has appeared in Modern Machine Shop magazine since 1990.

Workforce Development 29 Jul 2010

What is Your Shop’s Sales per Employee?

The Manufacturing Performance Institute recently published the results of a study of manufacturers that compares self-identified “world-class” manufacturers with those that do not perceive themselves this way.

28 Jul 2010

Stylus Choice and CMM Accuracy

The stylus is the critical link between a CMM’s measurement sensor and the surface of the workpiece being inspected.

27 Jul 2010

Wind Turbine Production: Lessons from Across the Pond

Government incentives such as tax breaks and grants, the decline of commodity-based manufacturing and a general push toward large parts that require considerable machining expertise are just a few of the factors that might make the wind energy sector attractive to U.S. manufacturers.

26 Jul 2010

Should Maintenance be Outsourced?

Sometimes, businesses outsource manufacturing for the sake of offloading the challenges that manufacturing entails.

Workforce Development 23 Jul 2010

Prospects for Job Shops Look Brighter

Sponsors of the D2P shows use this imaginative illustration to highlight the appeal of bringing job shops and potential customers together in a tradeshow setting.

21 Jul 2010

Are Manufacturers Doing Enough to Meet Staffing Needs?

(Photo courtesy of East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, Illinois.) When MMS published this article describing manufacturers’ difficulty with finding qualified staff, nearly all of the negative feedback I received came from Michigan.