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PMPA/ITR Economics Forecast Report February 2026
The February 2026 ITR Economics report has been released. The ITR Economics quarterly forecast report gives us insight into eight industries that are the primary drivers of our shops’ success. The ability to consistently look into the future with actionable data gives us a competitive edge. The reason that PMPA members closely…
WEBINAR – Combining In-Machine Part and Tool Sensors to Improve Quality and Uptime
Combining In-Machine Part and Tool Sensors to Improve Quality and Uptime Joel Rutzen from SPC Innovations, Inc. Joel Rutzen of SPC Innovations Inc. will introduce their new Detector ETC modular system for real-time part inspection and broken tool detection. Detector is the industry standard for in-machine inspection and broken tool detection, but each system…
ARTICLE – Machining Unleaded Materials — Reliability is Possible
Machining Unleaded Materials — Reliability is Possible Leaded steel is no longer produced in the United States. How do shops approach unleaded brass and steel machining? by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published December 1, 2023 Download Magazine Article It has been a long time coming, but leaded steel is no longer…
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ARTICLE – Safety and the Precision Machining Industry
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PODCAST – Change Leadership versus Change Management: Why You Need Both
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Change Leadership versus Change Management: Why You Need Both Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley & David Wynn discuss why change is necessary for continuous improvement and how knowing the distinction between change leadership and management can be the difference between success or failure. Published July 21, 2025