Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, was the last day before my supposed vacation started, which is today, as I write this. I felt like I was slogging through the mud, just trying to get through it. I felt like I wasn’t doing a good enough job. I felt like a mess,…
Is an Acme-Gridley the mink coat of machine tools? A well made product that still…
Fernando Mendoza is an odd name for a Heisman Trophy candidate college quarterback, much less…
Last week, I heard a story about an old customer of Graff-Pinkert who lost three…
PODCASTS

Is 2025 the End of Cam Screw Machines? EP 257

How to Make Your Employees Want to Stay, with Adam Wiltsie–EP 130

The Turnaround Formula, with Neil Lansing-EP 256

Running a “First Class” Cold Heading Company, with Joe Bennett-EP 135

Another AI Episode (But This One’s Actually Useful)-EP 255

Citizen CNC Swiss Lathes, with Marc Klecka

Rare Earths Aren’t Rare, with Julie Klinger-Ep. 254

Ep. 129 – Recruiting Long Term Shop Employees, with Bill Cox (Part 2)
Industry News
Siemens to demonstrate the path to “Empowering The Digital Machine Shop” at IMTS 2024, booth 133249
At the upcoming IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9–14, Siemens will present its extensive machine…
GROB Systems to Demonstrate Challenging, Automated 5-Axis Machining Applications at IMTS 2024
BLUFFTON, OH U.S.A. (June 10, 2024) – GROB Systems, Inc., a global leader in the…
Murata Machinery USA Introduces New Gantry Loaded, Single Spindle CNC Turning Center with Y-Axis Milling Fun
Charlotte, NC – (June 6, 2024) Murata Machinery USA (Muratec), a pioneer in machining and…





