PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts: From Box to Line Cleanliness Requirements Miles Free and Olaf Tessarzyk from JCOM Import have an in-depth discussion about the science of parts cleaning- examining soils, measurement of clean, solvents and cleaners, and technology. Published January 25, 2023
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Training is More than a Skills Upgrade Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why training the talented professionals in our shops can increase employee retention, morale and satisfaction. Published January 23, 2023
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Interview with Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo of Technical Employment Training Carli Kistler-Miller sits down with Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo of Technical Employment Training (TET) as they share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation for a career in manufacturing. Published January 16, 2023
PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts: Maximize Your Metal Removal Rates and Pay for Your Tools Miles Free interviews Steven Baier, VP of Sales of Haimer USA, highlighting the four critical aspects for workholding: Rigidity, Accuracy, Balance, and Security as well as the advantages of tool presetting and standard work to reduce set-up time. Published January 11,…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: PMPA’s Management Update Conference 2023 Primer with Renee Merker Miles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, February 23-26th! Published January 9, 2023
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)…
Training is More than a Skills Upgrade Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates a virtuous cycle for your performers, culture and shop. Why do we train? Why do we need to train? by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published January 1, 2023 Why do we…
STATE OF MANUFACTURING – U.S. Manufacturing Manufacturing is critical and essential for our quality of life. by Joe Jackson Marketing & Events Assistant, PMPA Published January 1, 2023 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…
Welcome to John Habe IV, PMPA’s New Board President At the PMPA Annual Meeting held at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona in October 2022, John Habe IV was welcomed as the Board of Directors President. by Cate Kurela Smith Executive Director, PMPA Published January 1, 2023 John Habe IV was welcomed as…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Manufacturing Positivity Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller explore the obvious positivity in our business and the hidden reasons why things are so positive for our shops. Published January 2, 2023