Finding Hidden Talent, Part 2 Job postings are not the only way to find talent. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published June 1, 2025 Download Magazine Article In last month’s article, I shared what I look for when I’m searching for a potential employee. This month I’m going…
Chipbreakers Maximize uptime by controlling chips. by David Wynn Director of Technical Services, PMPA Published May 1, 2025 Download Magazine Article In the world of machining, the selection and utilization of appropriate chipbreakers play a pivotal role in optimizing cutting processes. Chipbreakers are features integrated into cutting tools to control chip…
What I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now I had no idea that we need experts. That I could become an expert. That my passion to be the best helped make it so. What do you know now? by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published May 1, 2025 Download Magazine…
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #139: ISO Material Groups, Hardened Materials Published May 1, 2025 By David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA Download/View Cribsheet Hardened materials are very difficult to machine. Hardness in materials means “resistance to penetration.” Finding tools that are harder than the material being machined becomes increasingly challenging as hardness levels increase. Coming from…
Finding Hidden Talent, Part 1 Looking beyond the resume can benefit you and your potential employee. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published May 1, 2025 Download Magazine Article Confession time: I have this dream where I stand in front of a room full of people that I know…
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Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities Factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published March 31, 2025 Download Magazine Article The battle for a skilled workforce continues. You need an edge. You can’t…
Process Parsimony — Automation’s Secret Key for Scale and Quality Automation is thought to be the secret to improving quality in manufacturing. What if I told you it was something else? by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published March 31, 2025 Download Magazine Article The volume of messages in…
STATE OF MANUFACTURING – Nebraska Manufacturing by Joe Jackson Director of Communications & Events, PMPA Published March 31, 2025 Download Magazine Article Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing is a subsector of manufacturing that makes critical goods from metal components. Precision Turned Products Manufacturing is a subsector of fabricated metal product manufacturing that makes the components that…
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #138: ISO Material Groups: Heat-Resistant Alloys Published March 31, 2025 By David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA Download/View Cribsheet Heat-resistant alloys, also known as super alloys, are used in mission-critical applications. When parts can’t fail, they are often made from these alloys. This group is one of the most difficult and most…