Emily Probst Former Senior Editor

20 Sep 2013

Building Olympians, Layer by Layer

A 3D printer from Stratasys was used to create customized hilt grips for Japan’s Olympic fencing team.

Workforce Development 31 Jul 2013

On Tackling Training

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

Workforce Development 10 Jul 2013

Stanford engineer Debbie Sterling created a new kids toy company called Goldie Blox, which consists of a book series and construction set. The goal of this toy is to get young girls interested in engineering.

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6 Jun 2013

Let’s Get This Show on the Road

Here are six reasons you should check out this week's Amerimold show in Rosemont, Illinois at the Donald E. Stephens Center.

31 May 2013

Eastec: Smaller, More Focused

While it may not have occupied as many physical buildings at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts as it has in years past, Eastec 2013 was anything but a disappointment.

Workforce Development 31 May 2013

Innovative Approach Drives Software, Employee Development

During CNC Software's 30th anniversary celebration, MMS Editor Emily Probst got a chance to tour the facility and get a brief glimpse into the company culture.

11 Apr 2013

DMG/Mori Seiki USA Plans Innovation Days Event

DMG/Mori Seiki USA will host Innovation Days 2013 at its U.S. headquarters near Chicago, Illinois May 7-10.

Toolholders 14 Mar 2013

Toolholder Manufacturer Invests in the Future

The manufacturer of precision tooling components recently finished its expansion at its Swiss headquarters. It also managed to expand its appeal to a younger workforce.

8 Mar 2013

Fives Agrees to Acquire MAG Americas

Fives (Paris, France) has entered into an agreement to acquire MAG Americas, a global supplier of high-performance machining solutions and composite processing.

30 Jan 2013

It’s Not Social, It’s Business…

Or so says Editor-in-Chief Chris Koepfer about the new PM Blog recently launched by MMS sister publication Production Machining.

28 Dec 2012

Manufacturing is Everywhere

Seeing a product that is commonly used in manufacturing facilities in an unexpected location made me realize that manufacturing, the industry I write about, affects everything we do—including our vacations.

29 Oct 2012

A Brief Look at Bi-Mu 2012

Here is a brief look at some of the technology that was on display at Bi-Mu, the biennial machine tool show in Milan, Italy. The slideshow also includes industry news and information about the Italian machine tool market.