Evan Doran

Evan Doran Senior Associate Editor

Grinding

Facilitating Lean Manufacturing Through Modularity

Knowing how to subdivide machines and jobs has enabled Danobat to create a lean manufacturing process that improves its lead times by up to 25%.

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Building Bridges: The Power of Connection at IMTS 2024

Fostering connections between technology providers and forward-thinking manufacturers is not only vital to the health and security of the country, it also represents the theme of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. IMTS 2024 will not only serve as the hub of those connections, but also promises to bring new perspectives and participants to the forefront of the show. Here’s our take on what to expect at IMTS 2024. 

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Digitalization and Done-In-One Reign Supreme at BIEMH 2024

European manufacturers may have a different balance of markets than their U.S. counterparts, but the practical challenges they must overcome are often similar — as are the solutions.

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How I Made It: Trevor Hirschi, Instructor, Bridgerland Technical College

Student, operator, instructor, shop owner — Trevor Hirschi’s many roles have enabled him to understand both the technical and creative sides of manufacturing.

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CAD/CAM

Cutting Part Programming Times Through AI

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it cuts tribal knowledge and could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

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Machine Monitoring Spurs Shop's Meteoric Growth

EPTAM Precision Plastics has achieved multiple years of 15% YoY growth by effectively applying Datanomix’s benchmarking and machine monitoring features.

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The Power of Practical Demonstrations and Projects

Practical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.

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Five-Axis

Shoulder Milling Cuts Racing Part's Cycle Time By Over 50%

Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.

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The Cut Scene: The Finer Details of Large-Format Machining

Small details and features can have an outsized impact on large parts, such as Barbco’s collapsible utility drill head.

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How I Made It: James Marzilli, Founder/President, Marzilli Machine

James Marzilli founded Marzilli Machine before the age of 30 on a dare from his wife Lee Anne, who now serves as CEO. As president, James has led the company to success by constantly refining his shop’s processes and seeking to learn.

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ERP and Process Changes Increase Shop’s Revenue 64% YoY

Implementing ProShop has led to a massive process overhaul at Marzilli Machine. From 2020 to 2021, revenue increased 64% without capital investment.

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Medical

Five-Axis Turnkey Machine Halves Medical Shop’s Cycle Times

Horizontal five-axis machines cut cycle times in half at ARCH Medical Solutions – Newtown. But its leadership gives equal credit to a surprising factor: the OEM’s service department.

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