Brent Donaldson

Brent Donaldson Editor-in-Chief

Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 1: A Return From China

Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.

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Team Unity – the Tightrope Walk for Corporate Culture

Finding your place in an organization doesn’t always mean falling in line. But creating a culture of continuous improvement means fostering unity among independent thinkers.

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How to Start a Swiss Machining Department From Scratch

When Shamrock Precision needed to cut production time of its bread-and-butter parts in half, it turned to a new type of machine tool and a new CAM system. Here’s how the company succeeded, despite the newness of it all. 

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Grinding

Showcasing the Benefits of Some Oft-Overlooked Grinders

Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop sits down with Supertec's Don Staggenborg to discuss what the IMTS veterans brought to this year's show.

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Workholding

Schunk Makes a Gripping Debut at IMTS

By taking inspiration from gecko feet, Schunk has developed a residue- and particle-free adhesive robotic gripper that holds up to 35 pounds.

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IMTS

New Direction: An Interview with Kurt Manufacturing

IMTS 2022: Brent Donaldson, executive editor of Modern Machine Shop, sits down with Paul Carlsen of Kurt Manufacturing, to chat about the company’s redesigned booth and how it’s designed to solve customer problems.

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IMTS

Weiler to Debut New Automation Features For Its Lathes

Weiler’s V 110 four-way precision lathe introduces features new to the U.S.

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Workholding

New Division, New Product: An Interview with Norgren Workholding

Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop chats with Corey Shidler of Norgren Workholding on the company's new soft jaw.

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Top Shops

Niche Work If You Can Get It: A CNC Machine Shop Crafts Its Own Destiny

The latest innovations in metalworking aren’t always related to CNC automation or robotics. For Rosenberger North America, a 2022 Top Shops Honoree, it is the company’s niche processes that create the biggest successes.

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What to Do When Five-Axis Machining Is Off the Table

For Fischer USA, 3+2 machining with a high-precision rotary table adds flexibility without the cost of a full five-axis machine.

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Aerospace

Beyond the Machines: How Quality Control Software Is Automating Measurement & Inspection

A high-precision shop producing medical and aerospace parts was about to lose its quality management system. When it found a replacement, it also found a partner that helped the shop bring a new level of automation to its inspection process.

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Turning Machines

Inside an Amish-Owned Family Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop took an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of an Amish-owned machine shop, where advanced machining technologies work alongside old-world traditions.

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