Udo Jahn General Manager

5 Ways to Use Slow Business Periods as an Opportunity

Start looking at slow business periods as an opportunity to make your shop better and to prepare for the economic turnaround.

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Basics

Have you Shown Your Value to Customers?

Showing your shop’s value is about more than simply offering the best price.

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Basics

4 Rules for Running a Successful Machine Shop

Take time to optimize your shop’s structure to effectively meet demand while causing the least amount of stress in the shop.

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Spatial Computing, AI Meet the Machine Shop

Artificial intelligence and the spatial computer have enormous potential to change the way machine shops will operate in the future.

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Automation

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Machine Shops

AI will become a tool to increase productivity in the same way that robotics has.

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5 Benefits of Having a Manageable Backlog

Shops must effectively deal with workloads and not let the backlog grow too large in order to keep customers satisfied.

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6 Machine Shop Essentials to Stay Competitive

If you want to streamline production and be competitive in the industry, you will need far more than a standard three-axis CNC mill or two-axis CNC lathe and a few measuring tools.

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Basics

Rethink Quality Control to Increase Productivity, Decrease Scrap

Verifying parts is essential to documenting quality, and there are a few best practices that can make the quality control process more efficient.

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3 Rules of Thumb for Buying New Equipment or Technology

Follow these rules each time you make a purchase.

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Make the Most of Your Interactions With Salespeople

Don’t miss out on products and knowledge that could help your company.

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Basics

How to Pass the Job Interview as an Employer

Job interviews are a two-way street. Follow these tips to make a good impression on your potential future workforce.

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Automation

Overcoming Barriers to Machine Shop Automation

Industrial automation using robots has improved productivity for operations large and small — so why do some manufacturers shy away from it?

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