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MARKET INSIGHT – Medical Instrument Manufacturing

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Published July 2021

By Joe Jackson

In 2020, the global market for both critical care and transport ventilators increased by over 300%, which was a major factor driving the growth of the medical instrument manufacturing industry.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Industry Trends, Market Insight, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – Heads up on Lead

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Published July 2021

By Miles Free III

The latest information on lead in precision machining workpieces and options as the supply chain becomes an issue.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Engineering - Materials, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – August Provides Immersive Experiences

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Published July 2021

By Carli Kistler-Miller

The best investment in your business is in your performers. PMPA is providing three precision machining experiences that shouldn’t be missed: National Technical Conference, Mastery Program and Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS).

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Events, Topic Pages

MARKET INSIGHT – Electronic Connectors

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Published June 2021

By Joe Jackson

Consumer electronic devices is a major factor driving the growth of the electronic connector manufacturing industry. These connectors were 10% of the $69 Billion in consumer electronics retail e-commerce revenue in 2020.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Engineering - Materials, Market Insight, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – Stereotyping Generations Can Lead to Missed Opportunities

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Published June 2021

By Carli Kistler-Miller

Our workforce consists of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Y and Z. They have grown up in different worlds. But does stereotyping our employees by generation help or hurt our leadership?

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Leadership, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – Quality — A Better Definition for Manufacturing

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Published June 2021

By Miles Free III

Quality is a critical factor in manufacturing. Has the definition changed over the years?

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Quality, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce Part 2

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Published May 2021

By Carli Kistler-Miller

The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Leadership, Topic Pages

MARKET INSIGHT – Automotive Parts

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Published May 2021

By Joe Jackson

The precision machining industry provides the automotive parts manufacturing industry with the parts that provide the critical functionality and safety performance needed. The automotive and automotive parts markets are the largest served by our precision machining industry.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Market Insight, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – OSHA Emphasis Programs — What is on Regulator’s Radar for Precision Machining

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Published May 2021

By Miles Free III

OSHA Emphasis Programs, also called directions, directive or instructions, impact precision machining nationally and regionally. Miles has researched and listed the programs relevant to precision machining.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Articles, Content-Regulatory, Topic Pages

MARKET INSIGHT – Aerospace Manufacturing

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Published April 2021

By Joe Jackson

The components that our precision machining shops make for the Aerospace manufacturing sector provide human safety, critical functionality and other essential capabilities to an industry in which a single imperfection can lead to disastrous results.

 

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Posted in 2021 PM, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Market Insight, Topic Pages

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