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Automation is for Everyone

Not just for large shops, automation can help even the smallest shops solve labor challenges and become more profitable and efficient.

The Smarter Way to Take Full Control of Your CNC Machine Shop

Designed to bridge the gap between CAM programmers and shop floor operators, SolidShop provides a seamless, real-time solution for managing G-code, tracking production and eliminating costly mistakes.

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Data-Driven Manufacturing 30 Apr 2025

The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of 91��, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

28 Apr 2025

How I Made It: Mark and Nancy Rohlfs

Running a machine shop is difficult enough by yourself. But what if your sibling was your co-owner? This is the reality for Mark and Nancy Rohlfs of East Coast Precision Manufacturing. Find out how they’ve managed to turn sibling differences into a successful partnership.

Turning Machines 25 Apr 2025

How I Made It: Aneesa Muthana

Aneesa Muthana grew up helping out at her parents’ Chicago grinding shop before striking out on her own in the ‘90s. When business slowed down dramatically, she embraced change and built her machine shop into a modern facility using Swiss-type CNC machines.__PRESENT

23 Apr 2025

3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization

Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.

Basics 22 Apr 2025

Machine Shop MBA

Making Chips and 91�� are teaming up for a new podcast series called Machine Shop MBA—designed to help manufacturers measure their success against the industry’s best. Through the lens of the 91�� benchmarking program, the series explores the KPIs that set high-performing shops apart, from machine utilization and first-pass yield to employee engagement and revenue per employee.

Turning Machines 22 Apr 2025

3 Trends From PMTS 2025

The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

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