Show Me the Tungsten
Graff-Pinkert’s used machine tool business has been challenging for the last couple of years. It has always been a cyclical business that takes grit, creativity, and a willingness to pivot when times are grim. We have moved into consulting and matchmaking for machining companies and brokering expensive, sophisticated machines like
Prison of Perfection
Major League Baseball is facing a major league problem. Its audience is bored and fading away. For a fan like me, this is a minor
Best of Swarfcast: Ep. 75 – Using Blockchain in Manufacturing with Jim Regenor
Today’s guest on the podcast is Jim Regenor, founder of VeriTX, a company which helps clients dramatically reduce lead times and increases readiness for military
Playing Stupid
Kyle Schwarber, playing for the Washington Nationals, is on a roll. He has hit 15 homers in a 17-day span, the first major leaguer in
Best of Swarfcast – Ep. 85 – Kaizen Principles for Personal Growth with Darrell Sutherland
Note: The Swarfcast team is enjoying a short summer break this weekend. We’ll be back next week with a fresh blog. In the meantime, enjoy
Davenport Dinosaurs
Is it really possible that the “thing,” the loud, relay operated, cam directed monstrosity called by the name of a sofa, is on the comeback
Ep. 124 – Valuing Employees, with Scott Eighmy
Today’s show is the first episode in our new season about hiring and retaining good employees in machining companies. Our guest is Scott Eighmy, co-owner