I am writing this blog longhand because words flow better for me straight from my brain to the paper. Very old school. Today I ordered three one-pound bags of dried Blenheim apricots (not the tasteless Turkish kind) from an orchard owner named Gilbert Gibson who owns Gibson Farms in Hollister,…
Last week another machinery dealer mentioned that being a family business was part of why…
On today’s podcast, we interviewed Aneesa Muthana, owner of Pioneer Service Inc., a CNC machine…
The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, October 7th, the second anniversary…
PODCASTS

How to Persuade Anyone Before You Even Speak-EP 253

Success of a Woman in the Machining Business, with Aneesa Muthana—EP 33

How To Get Lucky (It’s Easier Than You Think)–EP 252

Where Rotary Transfers Fit, with Kris Fugate—EP. 144

AI That Actually Works in Manufacturing, with Adam Marsh-EP. 251

Defending Your Manufacturing Company From Cyber Attacks, with Drew Phillips–EP 162

Why We Choke Under Pressure — And How to Fix It-EP 250

How to Create an Awesome Manufacturing Culture, with Jim Mayer–EP 222
Industry News
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – August 26, 2025 – The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today revealed the full…
Charlotte, NC – (Aug. 20, 2025) Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (Muratec USA), a world-class automation…
EMUGE, Okuma, and OPEN MIND Technologies Team Up to Demonstrate Exceptional Machining Rigidity, Precision and Performance at September 11 th Technology Event
WEST BOYLSTON, MA U.S.A. (August 14, 2025) – Today, EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, a leading manufacturer of…





