Published March 2016
By Miles Free III
Americans today still believe that manufacturing is the foundation of a strong economy.
Overall Organizational Effectiveness in Machining Shops: How Do You Know? Sales are great! I think. How do you know unless you can compare to your peers? PMPA’s Business Trends Report can help. by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published November 1, 2022 I attended IMTS 2022 in Chicago, IL, and one of…
Published September 2018 By Miles Free III Congratulations on your graduation! Congratulations on persevering and completing a major life milestone. Your experience with completing your education through high school bodes well for your continued success in life. VIEW ARTICLE
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #125: ISO (Metric)Threading Identification Our example insert is 16ER24UNHG. Published March 1, 2024 By David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA Download/View Cribsheet Author David Wynn David Wynn, MBA, is the PMPA Technical Services Manager with over 20 years of experience in the areas of manufacturing, quality, ownership,…
August 2022 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #108 PMPA’s Speaking of Precision podcasts can be found on major platforms or on PMPA.org. The list below of podcast resources for engineering/materials podcasts: VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Published November 2011 By Miles Free III The precision machining industry has several unique characteristics that make it a relatively steady performer in the North American economy. VIEW ARTICLE
PMPA Business Trends July 2025 July Sales Jump to Highest Level in Almost 3 Years In July 2025, the PMPA Business Trends Sales Index saw a significant rise, jumping 10 points (6.7%) from June to 158. This marks the highest July ever recorded. Average hours are up, and overtime is increasing. Sentiment remains positive…