Published July 2011
By Miles Free III
There is a lot of doom-and gloom being bandied about concerning manufacturing, particularly here in North America.
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: What I Learned Over 20 women were featured in the Roles of Women in Manufacturing series, which started in the January 2023 issue. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published December 1, 2023 Download Magazine Article I have been honored to learn about the journeys…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Reflection on 50 Years in Manufacturing Miles Free reflects on lessons learned over 50 years in manufacturing with Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn. Published October 16, 2023
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #115: Paint Your Edge to Gain an Edge! Kindergarten skills for the shop. Do you color your inserts? Published May 1, 2023 By David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA This is not a discussion of children coloring their coloring page inserts from a children’s book. I am literally asking how many of…
How Do You Know What To Do Next? Do modern, quality tools provide an answer? by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published February 1, 2024 Download Magazine Article How do you know what to do next? Seriously. Do you follow specific work instructions? Standard work? A process flow chart? Just habit?…
Manufacturing Skills Training: Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo A precision machining career starts with skills. Virginia and Laiken share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published January 1, 2023 Virginia Martinez serves as the president of operations for Technical Employment Training (TET)…
“What we are seeing really is just another interglacial phase within our big icehouse climate.” Dismissing political calls for a global effort to reverse climate change, she said, “It’s really farcical because the climate has been changing constantly… What we should do is be more aware of the fact that it is changing and that we should be ready to adapt to the change.”