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Across the U.S., a quiet revolution is reshaping the manufacturing landscape—not through massive factories or multinational corporations, but in small machine shops, garages, and industrial parks led by a new generation of entrepreneurs. In their 20s and 30s, these young leaders are acquiring businesses, launching startups, and redefining what it means to be a manufacturer in America today.
This new wave isn’t content to simply keep old machines running. They’re building modern, digital-first operations that combine craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies like multi-axis CNC machining, robotics, additive manufacturing, and AI. Many are sharing their work online, using social media to build communities and attract both talent and customers. Some came up through trade schools or apprenticeships; others arrived from engineering, design, or even software backgrounds. What unites them is a passion for making things—and a belief that American manufacturing still matters.
Take Hirsh Precision, for example, that you can read about in this issue. Under the leadership of CEO Peter Doyle, Hirsh is blending traditional precision machining with next-gen systems for tooling, automation, and quality control. The company’s culture is driven by data, teamwork, and continuous improvement—and it’s growing fast. Their partnership with Productivity Inc. has accelerated that growth, enabling them to scale while maintaining the highest levels of process control and repeatability. It’s a powerful example of how younger leadership is building the modern American job shop—one that’s global in capability, but local in character.
The appeal for young shop owners is clear: autonomy, purpose, and the ability to create lasting impact. With thousands of legacy shop owners preparing for retirement, younger entrepreneurs are stepping in—not just to fill shoes, but to reimagine what these businesses can become.
They’re also investing in workforce development. Many are mentoring apprentices, partnering with local schools, and creating strong internal training programs. They know the future of the industry depends on a steady stream of skilled, motivated talent—and they’re taking ownership of that challenge.
As the U.S. focuses on reshoring, innovation, and supply chain resilience, this new generation is rising to meet the moment. They’re not waiting for permission—they’re building the future of manufacturing on their own terms. And if companies like Hirsh are any indication, that future is smarter, stronger, and more exciting than ever.
Until next issue, I wish you continued success in 2025—and as always, God bless our troops.
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As manufacturers seek new opportunities to enhance productivity and drive the industry forward, FABTECH 2025 is set to showcase the tangible solutions and technology leading the way. North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event returns to McCormick Place in Chicago from Sept. 8–11, bringing the entire industry under one roof.
The event comes at a pivotal time, offering a firsthand look at the automation, high-precision machinery and smart fabrication technology needed to address key industry challenges, including the ongoing skilled labor shortage. More than 45,000 manufacturing professionals from around the world are expected to attend to explore solutions across 850,000+ square feet of exhibits, where over 1,500 world-class suppliers—including Platinum Sponsors AMADA America, BLM Group, MC Machinery Systems, and TRUMPF Inc.—will display the latest innovations shaping the future of manufacturing.
“Manufacturers today are tasked with meeting higher production demands amid a shifting labor landscape,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, FABTECH group director at SME. “FABTECH is where
real-world answers are found. This is the place to see the technology that can immediately boost efficiency, hear what’s coming next from industry leaders, and leave with concrete solutions that can be implemented as soon as you return to your shop.”
FABTECH 2025 will reflect the industry’s most pressing needs by showcasing the technology and equipment designed to solve them. Attendees can explore these key trends across the show floor:
Automation & Smart Manufacturing: As automation adoption accelerates, attendees will see live demonstrations of advanced robotics, cobots and AIpowered systems that detect part defects in real time, reshaping the approach to quality and speed. These solutions can be found throughout all three halls, with leaders like FANUC, KUKA, Fronius, CLOOS North America, Lincoln Electric, and Beckhoff Automation showcasing robotics and automated welding solutions in the North Building.
The Connected Smart Shop: The latest in smart
factory solutions will be on display, showcasing how AR/ VR, Internet of Things (IoT) and next-gen software are powering flexible, on-demand manufacturing with fewer risks and faster results. Attendees can explore these innovations from exhibitors like Bystronic, Prima Power, Mazak Optonics, and Muratec in the South Building.
High-Precision Technology: Live demonstrations of the newest high-speed fiber lasers, press brakes, and cutting-edge fabrication machinery will offer a look at unmatched precision for cutting and welding applications. This technology, critical for industries like automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace & defense, will be a key feature in the South Building (forming & fabricating), North Building (welding) and Lakeside Center (stamping and press automation).
Sustainable Manufacturing: Attendees can explore a range of sustainable solutions, from eco-friendly coating systems to energy-efficient machinery. This trend will be prominent in the Lakeside Center, with finishing exhibitors like Gema USA, IFS Coatings, Therma-Tron-X, Nordson, and Global Finishing Solutions.
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To help attendees navigate the vast show floor, the event is organized into seven specialized technology pavilions: Automation, Forming and Fabricating, Tube and Pipe, Stamping and Press Automation, Welding, Finishing, and the new Job Shop Pavilion.
“The show floor is a preview of where the industry is heading next,” said Mark Hoper, senior vice president of expositions and media at FMA. “The combination of established industry leaders and hundreds of new exhibiting companies creates an unmatched environment for discovery. Attendees will leave with a clear vision of the innovations that will boost their productivity and competitiveness long after the show ends.”
Complementing the live demonstrations and solutions attendees can experience on the show floor, FABTECH’s comprehensive education program offers more than 200 sessions and workshops across 13 tracks. The program is designed to expand on key themes attendees encounter in exhibitor booths, providing deeper insight into new processes, materials, and performance strategies. Top industry experts and thought leaders will lead collaborative sessions sharing best practices and industry trends and focusing on the latest technological
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One of the keys to Thompson Machine’s staying power has been its willingness to evolve with the industry. Early on, the company added a mechanical shear—allowing better control over thin materials—and more recently, it invested in a Haas VF-3 mold-making machine to The company consistently invests in upgrading their equipment and new technology to expand capabilities. The shop floor is equipped with modern tool and die manufacturing equipment and servo technology stamping presses, the most recent a 170-ton press and servo technology to support complex jobs. These advancements enable the team to deliver consistent, high-precision results across a wide range of industries.
Behind the machines is a dedicated workforce, many of whom have been with the company for 25 years or more. Thompson Machine is proud of its long-tenured toolmakers and the mentorship opportunities it provides, including hiring talent from apprenticeship programs like the one at Los Alamos. Today, the company operates as a certified ISO facility, with a culture grounded in trust, skill, and responsibility. Ann Thompson continues to serve
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New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $429.2 million in June 2025. This was a 9.1% increase from May 2025 and a 7.7% increase from June 2024. Machinery orders placed through June 2025 totaled $2.52 billion, a 13.7% increase over the first half of 2024.
The value of orders in the first half of 2025 is 21.2% higher than for the average year, whereas units ordered in the first half of 2025 are 17.2% lower. This trend underscores the increasing importance that automated machinery has played in the market for manufacturing technology in recent months, with added options and features increasing order values. Such automated solutions allow companies to gain additional productivity at current workforce levels, bridging the gap caused by the shallow, upward trend of industrial output and the continued decline in
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Why indeed. When developing a product, injection molding is often the most costeffective process for bringing your product to market and the best solution for an affordable offering for your target customer. This, of course, depends on your project’s mechanical requirements. If you’re a seasoned product developer or designer, this article may not apply. It is written for the individual who has an idea for a product that he or she believes will appeal to the masses.You only need to spend a few minutes in your favorite department store, hardware store, medical suite, or your own kitchen or garage or to see the preponderance of injection molded goods.
Take an idea / product you have in mind. If you’re handy with tools you can prototype it. If you don’t have that ability, there are people available to accomplish what you need. Before you invest too much time and effort, make sure your product works. Having a functional prototype will bring to light issues that could hinder economical production. This is also a good time to consider your injection molding house: 3D Plastics in Newberg, OR would be a good place to start.
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• Contract machine shops, the largest consumer of manufacturing technology, have shown signs of recovery after lagging behind the overall market for much of 2024. Both the value and unit count in new orders are up 12% compared to the first half of 2025. Looking forward, this customer segment could weaken in the remainder of the year, as a higher percentage of shops report an unwillingness to invest in additional machinery over the next 12 months.
• After surpassing $300 million in total investment in the second half of 2024, the aerospace sector continues to invest at a rapid clip, increasing the value of orders by 6% in the first half of 2025 to the highest level recorded. Although news of a strike among some of Boeing’s defense workers could be interpreted as a negative sign, the last strikes at the end of 2024 propelled substantial investment in manufacturing technology.
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• Primary metal manufacturers have increased orders of manufacturing technology by nearly 50% from the first half of 2024 to the highest level since the second half of 2022. This increased investment comes as North America increases crude steel production, one of the few regions to do so, and executives report higher quotation activity and growing backlogs.
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first few weeks of the second half show few signs of that instability abating. In AMT’s Summer Economic Update Webinar on Aug. 7, Oxford Economics revised its forecast upward to show modest single-digit growth in machinery orders in 2025. While this is an improvement over their previous estimates, it implies a significant decline in order activity to erode the 13.7% growth gained through the first half of 2025. At the same time, ITR Economics forecasts a strong second half of 2025 for cutting tool consumption, lifting orders for the year. While these forecasts seem at odds at first glance, cutting tool consumption tends to peak about two quarters after a peak in machinery orders. As the rest of 2025 unfolds, the health and trends of U.S. consumers and businesses will reveal if the momentum thus far will continue – or if cyclical peaks are on the horizon.
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A startup making electric recreational vehicles has started its first batch of sold-out, highend trailers, which are set for delivery in September.
Next year, Lightship aims to build over 100 of the AE.1 Cosmos trailers, said CEO Toby Kraus.
Lightship doesn’t reveal how many trailers were pre-ordered, but Kraus said the company has at least a few years of backlog and expects to expand production to make full use of the company’s 32,000-squarefoot factory in Broomfield.
“We want to get to the capacity of this building, which is between 30 and 40 vehicles a month,” said Kraus, a former Tesla employee. He founded Lightship with his coworker, Ben Parker, now the company’s chief product officer, in 2020.
Lightship employs about 100 people, but it plans on scaling up, doubling its employee base and reaching profitability as soon as possible, Kraus said. To do so by 2027, he estimated the
company would have to fundraise another $70 million.
“The days of investors being willing to fund losses for a company in perpetuity are done, and what that means for us is we’re really focused on getting to profitability,” Kraus said.
In three previous fundraising rounds, Lightship saw over $60 million in investment led by Obvious Ventures, Prelude Ventures and Congruent Ventures.
Lightship’s trailers are completely electric, powered by 1.5 kilowatt solar panels on its roof and a Lithium Orion Phosphate battery pack with 77 kilowatt hours of capacity alongside an electric motor in its rear. The Cosmos sleeps four, has an HVAC system, bathroom and kitchen. It starts at $250,000.
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The trailers use a proprietary propulsion system, which Lightship calls TrekDrive, located near the connector at the front of the vehicle. It’s meant to cut the towing vehicle’s fuel use and extend the range of electric vehicles. Kraus estimated the trailers are good for about a week off the grid, but not because of power constraints. The trailers water supply will run out before the power, Kraus said. Kraus estimated the trailer is about 80% American-made, but the remaining 20% of components are supplied by Asian markets, including the battery, which is made in China. Due to fluctuating tariffs — as of this writing, the U.S. and China were in a 90-day truce to avoid reciprocal triple-digit tariffs, locking tariffs on Chinese goods at 30% for now — Lightship faces thousands of dollars in additional production costs, according to Kraus.
That’s on top of losing the solar and energy storage tax credit, which discounted 30% of a green energy system’s cost to homeowners and will end at the end of this year due to the federal budget passed in July. The credit brought the cost of buying a Cosmos down by thousands of dollars.
“I haven’t seen yet an effect on demand,” Kraus said. “All the customers who
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Lightship is based in San Francisco and Broomfield. It has two other models — Atomos and Panos — which are set for deliveries in 2026. By Jackson Guilfoil – Reporter, Denver Business Journal
Denver mining company to spend $1 billion on gold stream
A Denver mining royalties company is paying $1 billion for access to gold streams from a Zambian mine.
Based on the deal, Royal Gold expects return on gold streams of roughly 12,500 ounces of gold this year, with an average of 35,00 to 40,000 ounces annually over the next decade from the Kansanshi copper and gold mine, the company said. To pay for it, $825 million will come from Royal Gold’s revolving credit facility, the rest will be from cash on hand.
“This large and long-life stream will add another significant gold interest to the enlarged portfolio we are creating with the recently announced transactions for Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper, and enhance our position as a premier growth company in the streaming and royalty sector,” Bill Heissenbuttel, President and CEO of Royal Gold said in a release. “The immediate cash flow from this acquisition paired with the cash flow of the combined Royal
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In July, Royal Gold announced plans to buy all the stock of Sandstorm Gold Ltd. for $3.5 billion and Horizon Copper Corp. for $196 million. After the deal closes — likely in the fourth quarter of this year — Royal Gold expects to boast the largest portfolio of mine streaming and royalty assets, the company said. Its new assets will span the globe, including the world’s fourth-largest copper mine, Royal Gold said.
The advance covers the first several hundred thousand ounces of gold. Afterward, Royal Gold will pay 20% of the spot gold price for each ounce delivered and — if successful — will increase the spot gold price to 35%.
The company doesn’t own mines but rather acquires royalties and revenue streaming agreements at producing mines, mostly in gold and copper mining. Last year, the business generated $719.4 million for Royal Gold.
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The company specializes in custom-engineered modular manufacturing for several industries, including aerospace, according to the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).
In addition to its corporate headquarters in Denver, RK Industries has a fabrication space in Henderson, two facilities in Aurora, an office in Vail and a facility in Colorado Springs. The company also has a presence in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
RK Industries used to be known as RK Mechanical. It restructured in 2021 to make RK Industries LLC the umbrella organization for its various business lines, one of which is RK Mission Critical, a modular construction operation that has worked on customengineered modular containers with clients in the data center, cryptocurrency and agtech industries, its website says.
A Denver space company has reached a deal to buy a satellite communications company for an undisclosed price. The deal for York Space System’s parent company to buy Atlas Space Operations has to be approved by the federal government to close. York Space said it made the move to bolster its ability to vie for Golden Dome contracts, aiming to build a nationwide missile defense network.
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Golden Dome would need a full suite of satellites, software and ground operations — such as missile launches to intercept rockets — to fully function. Other companies in the Denver area, including Sierra Space and Lockheed Martin, have also made recent investments to better help the companies build the network.
According to a new study, the August approval percentage for banks — with assets of $10 billion and more — rose two-tenths of a percent from July’s figure of 26.3 percent to 26.5 percent.
The data, published last month by Biz2Credit, examine more than 1,000 credit applications made by small businesses.
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Institutional lenders — pension funds and insurance companies — remained unchanged at an Index record 64.9 percent, up one-tenth of a percent from July’s figure.
Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent, one-tenth of a percent higher than in the previous month.
Alternative lenders have become a source of quick capital. When small business owners, alternative lenders could approve riskier loans via innovations in fintech, which give them more flexibility than the banks to adjust rates and covenants on the deals. This includes an ability to accept non-conventional sources of collateral, such as real estate and outstanding invoices (h/t Forbes).
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Manufacturing & Reface Technology (MRT) is an impressive example of how a very small company can make a name for itself in the oil and gas industry. Since 2012, the MRT team of 11 employees in Laurel, Montana, has offered state-of-the art machining and design services, enabling them to produce high-precision working parts. In addition, MRT is home to successful innovators who developed a patented Mobile Lathe Refacing Technology, which is used to maintain drill pipe sealing surfaces in the field, facilitating repairs and reducing downtime for many of their customers. In less than 15 years, MRT has developed a worldwide clientele that extends beyond the oil and gas sector to include mining, agriculture, and construction.
MRT has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of its clients through quality products and a high level of customer service. Company leadership regularly pursues initiatives to strengthen their capabilities to produce precision crafted tools in an efficient manner. MRT identified two opportunities to enhance in-house capabilities and quality through staff training: reverse engineering and continuous improvement.
MRT partnered with the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) to develop and implement training plans. In the first phase, MMEC Business Advisor Lane Gobbs helped the company identify and document reverse engineering gaps in MRT’s system and processes. He then delivered 40 hours of onsite training to staff to improve their understanding of key topics to address the gaps, including industry standards, geometric tolerancing, material selection, secondary processing standards, and quality standards.
In a subsequent phase, MMEC engaged employees across the company in continuous improvement through a combination of Lean manufacturing and leadership training. The multi-faceted approach included introductory training on Lean principles, advanced training on Lean implementation, Smart Talent implementation training to enhance performance management, and supervisor leadership training to help key team members lead and sustain the improvements.
The reverse engineering training has helped facilitate the quality assurance decision making process, particularly the determination of part acceptability. Typically, this reduces the number of interactions between production and design units, which saves time and resources. Longterm, this is expected to improve quality, reduce cost of goods sold (COGS), and reduce waste associated with manufacturing print errors.
The continuous improvement training enhanced internal knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles throughout the company, allowing production worker expertise to
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Vulcan rocket launched at 8:56 p.m. Eastern time and then fired its Centaur upper stage to take the payload on a trajectory to reach geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles above the planet’s surface, making it one of ULA’s longest flights.
The Federal Reserve reported that industrial production in March rose 1.4%, returning to growth after an unseasonably stormy February knocked it down 2.6%. The report shows total industrial production rose 2.5% at an annualized rate during the first quarter of 2021 despite the losses endured in February by manufacturing, mining, and utilities companies.
Motor vehicles and parts production, which fell 10% in February, rose 2.8% in March but remained depressed by a persistent shortage of semiconductors. Most durable goods indexes rose between 2% to 3%.
“We are going to be experimenting with a number of different technologies that look at how we can continue to evolve and augment GPS to make sure that it remains the gold standard that our war fighters need,” Joanna Hicks, a senior research aerospace engineer with the U.S. Air Force said.
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The industrial production gauge includes productivity in three sectors: manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Manufacturing production (which excludes mining and utilities output) rose 2.7% in March after falling 3.7% the month before. Mining production improved 2.7%, while utility output fell 11.4% thanks to unseasonably warm March temperatures. Manufacturing output rose 1.9% at an annualized rate.
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur fired off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending an experimental position, navigation and timing satellite for the U.S. military into orbit that’s meant to augment global positioning systems and be more spoofand jam-proof than traditional GPS.
ULA’s Vulcan is expected to become the company’s central launcher for national security and commercial space missions, but years of delays over the past decade resulted in ULA having billions of dollars worth of national security missions on its backlog.
This year, ULA won $5.3 billion of national security space launches from 2027 through 2032. However, its biggest competitor, SpaceX, won $5.9 billion.
Capacity utilization in manufacturing rose by 1.9 points, also reversing February losses.
In nondurable manufacturing, the index for the chemicals industry rose 4.1%, and petroleum and coal products rose 5.7%, although neither sector has fully recovered from severe weather damage—the Federal Reserve noted that some chemicals factories remain offline thanks to damage sustained from February’s winter storms. Most nondurable goods indexes rose between 0.9% and 3.0%.
ULA was, for a decade after its 2006 formation, the sole provider of mediumand heavy-lift space launches for the U.S. military and spy agencies, giving it a track record of handling 131 national security missions using the company’s Atlas and Delta rockets. Elon Musk’s SpaceX started launching missions on its Falcon 9 rockets in recent years and has become a significant competitor.
Almost all market groups saw improvements in March, despite lingering challenges. The Federal Reserve’s index for other manufacturing, which includes publishing and logging, remained the same, but durable goods and nondurable goods indexes rose 3.0% and 2.6%, respectively.
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If February was notable for its storminess, March was notable for its heat. The unseasonably warm month coincided with a roughly 10% drop in consumer energy products, and the 11.4% drop in utilitie s utilization was the largest recorded in the history of the index’s 48-year history.
S&K Electronics Inc.,** Ronan, Montana, has been awarded a maximum $10,000,000 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for electric air heaters. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a two-year base contract with three one-year option periods. Allium US Holding LLC, Denver, Colorado, was awarded an $8,729,843 modification (P00002) to contract W519TC24-C-0022 for subscription services for standards and specifications information. Work will be performed in Denver, Colorado, with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2027. . U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
City Light and Power JBLM LLC, Greenwood Village, Colorado, was awarded a $33,506,686 firm-fixed-price contract with a cumulative total face value of $34,860,907 for construction of a microgrid. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 27, 2029. Fiscal 2025 military construction, defense-wide funds in the amount of $33,506,686 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky, is the contracting activity (W912QR-25-C-A018).
Vectrus Systems LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded a $10,063,917 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-
quantity modification to previously awarded contract (N62470-20-D-0004). This award brings the total cumulative value to $60,541,752. This modification provides for the exercise of option five for base operating support services at Naval Support Facility Deveselu. Work will be performed in Deveselu, Romania, and is expected to be completed by July 2026. No funds will be obligated at time of award. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe, Africa, Central, is the contracting activity.
Power Engineers Inc., Meridian, Idaho, is awarded a $41,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity modification to a previously awarded contract (N62742-20-D-0003) for architect-engineer services. The purpose of this contract modification is to increase the total ordering capacity to $101,000,000 for design and engineering services in support of electrical engineering projects. Work will be performed at Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and other government facilities within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific area of responsibility including, but not limited to, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands (70%); Australia (10%); Hawaii (10%); and other areas (10%), with an expected completion date of January 2026. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual task orders and task order modifications from military construction
(planning and design) funds as they are issued. NAVFAC Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-20-D-0003).
KTH Services JV LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, was awarded a $419,419,148 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firmfixed-price contract for base operations and facility maintenance. This contract provides for maintenance and repair of Tinker Air Force Base facilities and infrastructure. Work will be performed at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2031. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (FA8137-25-D-0001).
Rampart Aviation LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado (HTC71125CE116), has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a face value of
$7,835,957. The contract provides continued passenger air transportation services between Naval Air Station North Island, California, to San Clemente California. The location of performance is San Diego, California. The base period of performance is Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
American Mine Services LLC,* Lafayette, Colorado, was awarded a $8,439,911 firmfixed-price contract for dam generator water cooling system rehabilitation. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Rufus, Oregon, with an estimated completion date of July 27, 2027. Fiscal 2025 Bonneville Power Administration funds in the amount of $8,439,911 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland, Oregon, is the contracting activity (W9127N-25-C-A041).
Birdon America Inc.,* Denver, Colorado, was awarded a $25,787,618 modification (WP00045) to contract 56HZV-19-D-0093 for the procurement of an equipped bridge erection boat and support services. Work will be performed in Denver, Colorado, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2027. Fiscal 2025 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $25,787,618 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.
Guardian Construction Inc.,* Layton, Utah, was awarded a $10,272,698 firm-fixedprice contract for an aircrew readiness facility. Bids were solicited via the internet with eight received. Work will be performed in Beale Air Force Base, California, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2026. Fiscal 2023 military construction, Air Force Reserves funds; and 2025 operation and maintenance, Air Force Reserves funds, in the amount of $10,272,698, were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky, is the contracting activity (W912QR-25-C-A007).
Montana businesses are successfully leveraging advanced smart manufacturing to make their businesses more agile, thanks to a 2024 federal grant award which creates opportunities for Montana manufacturers, schools and colleges to see, learn about and interact with innovative tools.
“Smart manufacturing moves businesses into the future, lowering manufacturing costs, increasing precision and production capacity and enabling manufacturers to compete in an ever-more advanced global market,” said Montana Department of Commerce Deputy Director Mandy Rambo. “Montana is poised to take its place on the front line of smart manufacturing technologies, and Commerce’s support and expertise will be an essential part of that.”
To promote the growth of the manufacturing sector in Montana, state agencies offer financial and technical support to manufacturers to facilitate the adoption of these advanced business solutions. Commerce leads the Montana Automation Loan Program, a low-interest loan program to help upgrade, replace or expand equipment that would modernize their operations and promote company growth. Diversified Plastics, a manufacturer of custom plastic products in Missoula, used this program to purchase an additional plastic injection molding machine, which resulted in the increased capacity and shorter lead times needed to meet demand in new markets. Red Oxx in Billings, which specializes in hand-crafted, durable bags and gear for travel, work and recreation, used the loan program to buy a CNC material laser cutter. The cutter automates many of the material cutting and pattern making steps previously done by hand. The significant time savings allows Red Oxx to reduce backorders, as well as design and prototype new products much more quickly.
Commerce also gives $750,000 annually in support of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, which assists manufacturers with trainings and technical assistance, including guidance on smart manufacturing. For example, MMEC has conducted 3-D Matterport scans at 10 manufacturing companies and partner organizations over the past year to show them potential applications related to enhanced facility layout, inventory management, materials movement and other process improvements.
report also predicts: As conditions stand now, 2 million of those jobs will go unfulfilled. In other words, the need for the manufacturing sector to appeal to Millennials – the generation typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1997 – is both critical and a very tall order.
Indeed, manufacturing still has a negative image among younger generations, experts say. In a 2015 public perception of manufacturing study, also by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, respondents ages 19 to 33 ranked manufacturing as their lowest preference in terms of potential career choices.
Manufacturing’s image problem is complex and in, some aspects, based on false assumptions. But one real obstacle is that some manufacturing systems can seem antiquated, and it’s an issue that many manufacturers and related organizations are already addressing.
A new program supporting smart manufacturing is underway. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the Montana Department of Environmental Quality a Smart Manufacturing Technologies Outreach Initiative grant to expand Industry 4.0 capabilities statewide. DEQ, MMEC and Highlands College in Butte are partnering to help Montana manufacturers learn about and adopt a variety of cutting-edge solutions.For more information about Commerce programs that support manufacturing and business success, visit commerce.mt.gov.
Since 1969, Colorado Plastic Products has been a trusted, locally owned distributor and fabricator of plastic materials. Based in Lou isville, Colorado, the company serves indus tries ranging from aerospace and medical to energy and general manufacturing. For the past 20 years, under the leadership of Drew and Anita Schwartz, Colorado Plastics con tinues to combine old-fashioned customer service with modern automation, delivering precision fabrication while staying true to its independent roots.
When Drew and Anita purchased the company in 2005, Colorado Plastics was a modest eight-person business. Drew, who brought 2 decades of senior operating experience, saw opportunity in its custom fabrication focus and strong customer base. Since then, the company has grown significantly, increasing sales while becoming leaner and more efficient through automation, crosstraining, and process improvements.
“Our plastic fabrication business is 100% custom. And it includes a lot of back and forth with engineers and part designers about how plastic performs under different types of fabrication processes.” Drew explains. “Customers want to deal with one person throughout a project, so we’ve built our model around that level of ownership and accountability.”
Colorado Plastics’ services include CNC precision routing, laser cutting and engraving, heat bending, solvent bonding, simple machining, and complex assemblies—all supported by a culture of responsiveness. As Drew insists, “We do whatever we can to always answer the phone.”
In July, Colorado Plastics reached a new milestone: achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management. The push came from the company’s largest customer, who had previously exempted them from formal certification requirements. Drew saw both risk and opportunity in relying on that grandfathered status. “I decided it wasn’t wise for us to rely on an exception,” he says. “ISO would not only secure our relationship with that customer but would also strengthen our processes and open the door to new opportunities.”
To guide the effort, Colorado Plastics turned to consultant Bretta Kelly, owner of BMSC, and her colleague Debbie Hart, both widely respected for their ability to adapt ISO implementation to small and mid-sized manufacturers. After interviewing half a dozen consultants, Drew chose BMSC for their responsiveness, realistic approach, and proven track record. “BMSC was recommended by one of our most demanding ISO 9001 and AS9100certified customers,” he recalls. “Bretta was clear about the timeline and the budget; and she and Debbie delivered. We completed the project in six months, on time and on budget. I highly recommend BMSC.”
paperwork for an audit. They challenged the team to evaluate every process, asking why each step was performed and whether it added value. Employees immediately became more engaged, developing new documentation and tools, including an action log that is now reviewed on a weekly basis. “Their vocabulary for process improvements and quality has changed,” Drew says. “They’ve bought in.”
For Colorado Plastics, ISO certification is more than a box to check—it’s a strategic investment. A surprisingly low number of plastic distributors and fabricators pursue ISO certification, giving the company a competitive edge. While Drew is modest about its immediate marketing impact, he’s confident in the long-term benefits. “It’s already paid for itself in efficiency and accountability,” he notes. “And I expect it will help us win more customers.”
With ISO certification now part of its foundation, Colorado Plastics is well-positioned to build on its 55-year legacy of craftsmanship, service, and continuous improvement.
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In high-stakes industries like aerospace, medical devices, and biotechnology, precision isn’t just a technical requirement—it’s the foundation of trust. At Hirsh Precision, that trust is earned every day through rigorous quality control, engineering collaboration, and a problem-solving culture rooted in accountability.
“We’re not here to be a transactional job shop,” says Peter Doyle, CEO and Owner of Hirsh Precision. “Our value lies in being a partner who helps customers move faster, design smarter, and scale production—without ever compromising quality.”
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Frederick, Colorado, Hirsh is a VeteranOwned business that has grown into one of the region’s most respected CNC machining operations. Today, it supports everything from rapid prototyping to fullscale production. Since taking the helm as CEO in 2017 and acquiring the business in 2019, Doyle and his leadership team (pictured above) have driven a strategic transformation through disciplined operations, automation, and customer focus.
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Hirsh serves customers in aerospace, medical, optics, and life sciences— industries where timelines are tight, tolerances are unforgiving, and manufacturers must act as true engineering partners.
“Our goal is to create value beyond just machining,” Doyle explains. “We want to be in the room when manufacturability is being evaluated. That’s when we’re at our best.”
From the earliest stages, Hirsh’s engineering and quality teams collaborate with customers to ensure designs are feasible, repeatable, and compliant.
“If we can identify a tolerance risk early, we can save the customer weeks— and often thousands of dollars,” Doyle says.
To accelerate new product development, the company established a dedicated New Product Introduction (NPI) team, equipped with Haas machining centers specifically for prototyping and early-stage builds.
Under Doyle’s leadership—alongside founder Steve Hirsh pictured to the left—the company has grown from 55 to nearly 100 employees. With that growth came an increased emphasis on systems, training, and scalability.
“We’ve implemented digital systems that give us real-time visibility into shop performance— machine utilization, job progress, scrap rates, and labor efficiency,” Doyle explains. “That’s fundamentally changed how we manage production.”
Hirsh has also invested in robotic part handling and palletized machining centers to boost throughput and reduce manual labor. But, as Doyle emphasizes, technology is only part of the equation. “Tools and equipment don’t create value on their own. It’s how you apply them—and who helps you apply them—that really makes the difference.”
For Hirsh, one of those key partners is Productivity Inc., a leading machine tool distributor and automation integrator headquartered in Minnesota, with regional offices in Colorado and Utah.
Productivity brings deep manufacturing insight, backed by an ecosystem of affiliated companies—including MachinesUsed.com, Productivity Quality Inc. and Advanced Inspection Services. Together, these firms offer comprehensive support across machining, metrology and automation.
“Productivity has taken the time to understand our business, our goals, and our culture,” says Chris Castaneda, Hirsh’s Manufacturing Engineer. “That shows up in every project, from technology evaluations to install support.”
Sales Engineer Cory Lottman and the Productivity team work closely with Hirsh’s team to ensure that every capital investment is aligned with operational goals. “They’re not just quoting equipment,” Castaneda says. “They’re helping us solve problems.”
Cory says, “Within the Productivity Tooling and Industrial Supply Division, we represent some of the industry’s leading tooling and industrial supply lines. Recently, in
collaboration with Ingersoll, we organized the ‘Ingersoll Big Cutter Day’ at Hirsh. The event included a barbecue lunch for all employees, who also had the opportunity to examine the tools firsthand and engage directly with experts, getting tips on how to optimize tool performance and production.” He continued, “At Productivity, we regularly host ‘Lunch and Learn’ events for our customers as part of our ongoing commitment to education and support.”
One area where Productivity has delivered measurable impact is with tooling, industrial supply and inventory management through its Advanced Supply program. Roughly a year ago, Hirsh implemented Productivity’s point-of-use inventory system Fast Track to improve tool access, security and simplify procurement.
“It’s made the purchasing process more efficient,” says Tool Crib Manager Jim McCaslin. “The system tracks usage in real time, and our Productivity rep monitors inventory weekly. We can also run reports remotely.”
Industrial Buyer Bay Miller adds: “Productivity’s pricing is outstanding, and their online portal is easy to use and provides visibility we didn’t previously have into our inventory. The reporting is fantastic and eliminates excess inventory and gives us a real-time view of usage across the shop.”
With a 30-person Advanced Supply team behind it, Hirsh benefits from:
Tool kitting and standardization
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“Advanced Supply helps us maintain our inventory without physically having to check stock, which gives us control without adding overhead,” Miller says. “It’s made our operation leaner and smarter.”
Hirsh Precision holds ISO 13485:2016, AS9100D, and ITAR certifications, and is FDA registered—credentials that enable it to serve some of the most demanding markets in the world. But for Doyle, quality goes deeper than compliance.
feels responsible for that standard.”
With seven high-end metrology CMMs in a climate-controlled quality lab and a strong investment in root-cause analysis and preventive measures, Hirsh’s quality infrastructure is built to exceed expectations.
When Peter Doyle became the first non-family owner in the company’s 46-year history, he brought a background steeped in leadership and operational rigor. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and former management consultant at Deloitte, Doyle had previously served as Hirsh’s COO—a role that gave him deep insight into its culture, people, and processes. “We have a culture of ownership,” he says. “Everyone here—from machinists to engineers to support staff—feels a sense of responsibility to our customers and to each other.”
As innovation accelerates across aerospace, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing, Doyle sees significant opportunity for companies that can adapt quickly and deliver with precision.
“Timelines are shrinking. Tolerances are tightening. Expectations are rising,” he says. “That creates enormous opportunity for shops that can innovate and automate— without cutting corners.”
To stay ahead, Hirsh will continue to invest in talent, quality systems, and automation— and in partnerships like the one it has with Productivity Inc. “We don’t believe in standing still,” Doyle says. “We aren’t perfect and we never will be…. but we learn each day and we keep getting better!”
“We see quality as a philosophy, not a department,” he says. “It’s about doing things right the first time, every time— and making sure everyone on the floor
With a collaborative work environment that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth, Hirsh Precision is actively hiring experienced machinists and CNC programmers to help bring new products to life. Interested candidates can call (303) 530-3131 or visit hppi.com.
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Against the backdrop of Micron Technology’s Boise campus, federal, state, and industry leaders came together to celebrate a major milestone in Idaho’s advanced manufacturing workforce development. U.S. Secretary of Labor Chavez-DeRemer, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA) joined Micron executives and community partners to welcome a new cohort of semiconductor apprentices — and to recognize the trailblazers who paved the way.
The ceremony marked the signing of 22 new apprentices, officially joining Micron’s Semiconductor Technician Apprenticeship Program. They are the fourth cohort since the program launched, bringing the total to nearly 70 active apprentices in the pipeline.
The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance, which sponsors Micron’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, plays a pivotal role in supporting employers and scaling high-skill, high-wage training opportunities across the state. “Nearly five years ago, IMA began adopting manufacturing apprenticeships as part of our workforce development initiatives,” said IMA Executive Director Gina Robison in her remarks. “It’s through partnerships like this one — with Micron, the College of Western Idaho, NiiCA, Apprenticeship Idaho, Idaho’s Workforce Development Council, and the USDOL Idaho Office of Apprenticeship — that we can
best build innovative pathways for Idahoans to advance in high-skill, high-wage careers. And we’re just getting started.”
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April Arnzen, Chief People Officer at Micron Technology and President of the Micron Foundation, kicked off the ceremony to recognize the apprentices, stating, “When they get their certificate, they’re stepping into real jobs, real pay.” She emphasized the importance of programs like this in providing a path for people to enter the evergrowing workforce of STEM.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has said it is unlikely to equip its new US plant in Arizona with its most advanced chip technology ahead of its Taiwan factories, raising concerns about supply-chain hurdles for tech companies.
Speaking at a university event in Taiwan, TSMC CEO and Chairman C.C. Wei attributed the delays at TSMC’s Arizona factory to a combination of complex compliance requirements, local construction regulations, and extensive permitting processes, according to a Reuters report.
The event also honored the very first graduates of the program, recognizing their perseverance in stepping into an emerging apprenticeship model. Robison praised Cohort 1 for their trust and commitment: “You were willing to jump in with commitment and see it through — and today, you stand as a model for all who will follow.”
Wei explained that each stage of construction requires permits, with approval timelines taking at least twice as long as in Taiwan, creating challenges in deploying the company’s most advanced chip technology.
The technology company, which is building a $15 billion semiconductor fabrication facility at its campus in southeast Boise, announced in June that it plans to spend another $30 billion to build a second memory fabrication plant, BoiseDev reported. The Boise investments are part of a larger plan to spend $200 billion to expand the company’s domestic manufacturing. Micron Executive Vice President of Global Operations Manish Bhatia, “This is the largest single investment announcement by any manufacturing company ever in the history of the United States.” He told the graduating and incoming apprentices that they would be key to the “AI revolution,” as many powerful artificial intelligence processors rely on semiconductors.
Additional obstacles, Wei said, include supply chain disruptions and a lack of established regulations for chip plant construction in the US, which have further hindered progress.
Wei also noted that chemical supply costs in the US are substantially higher, citing the need to ship sulfuric acid from Taiwan to Los Angeles and then transport it to Arizona by truck.
Despite these setbacks and increased costs, Wei expressed optimism during the company’s recent earnings call, assuring that the Arizona plant would meet the same quality standards as its facilities in Taiwan and forecasting a smooth production ramp-up.
The US government has extended robust support to TSMC’s investment, offering a $6.6 billion grant through CHIPS and Science Act to lessen dependence on Asia for semiconductor manufacturing and address geographic vulnerabilities in the global chip supply chain.
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer commended Idaho’s efforts to expand apprenticeships into high-demand industries like semiconductors, calling the initiative “a model for how industry and education can partner to meet the nation’s workforce needs.” Chavez-DeRemer and Idaho Gov. Brad Little highlighted the model of workforce development training as necessary to supply the state and nation with a skilled workforce.
TSMC’s challenges in the US Analysts point out that the US regulatory environment is more complex than Taiwan’s, leading to longer timelines and higher costs for TSMC’s Arizona project.
Chavez-DeRemer emphasized her ongoing commitment to promoting Registered Apprenticeships and broadening their reach into emerging, in-demand fields. She also pointed to Idaho Launch, a program championed by Governor Little and approved by the Legislature in 2023. This grant initiative provides graduating Idaho high school seniors with funding to cover tuition for higher education or workforce training in careers identified as “high demand” by the Idaho Workforce Development Council.
“Unlike Taiwan’s streamlined regulations, the US has a sequential, multi-layered approval process, including stringent construction, environmental, and safety codes that necessitate adjustments,” said Manish Rawat, semiconductor analyst at TechInsights. “Supply chain constraints, such as higher material costs and logistical challenges, further increase expenses.”
With demand for skilled semiconductor talent surging nationally, Registered Apprenticeship Programs with Micron and other manufacturers — powered by IMA’s reach and membership network — are poised for continued expansion.
Taiwan holds over $100 billion in assets and decades of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, while the US is still catching up in terms of resources and governance needed to recreate the infrastructure required to support production, said Hyoun Park, CEO and chief analyst at
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $392.7 million in May 2025. This was an 11.8% decline from April 2025 and a 2.7% increase from May 2024. Machinery orders in 2025 placed through May totaled $2.09 billion, a 15% increase over the first five months of 2024.
While orders of manufacturing technology fell in March and April, the market continued to show signs of recovery, as every month in 2025 outperformed the same month in 2024. The value of May 2025 orders was 16% higher than the average May. When looking at the number of units ordered, the data shows far flatter growth. Through May 2025, the number of units ordered was 4.7% above the first five months of 2024, which is still the highest positive growth rate since 2021.
Engine, turbine, and power transmission manufacturers made their largest investment in new metalworking machinery since February 2023. This is likely an extension of the outsized order activity trend in electrical equipment manufacturing due to increased grid demands from data centers.
May 2025 machinery orders from the aerospace sector,
which had the highest monthly order total on record in March 2023, fell to their typical monthly average but remain trending upward. Through May 2025, new factory orders for nondefense aircraft and parts were up 164% from 2024. Integrating these new orders into production schedules could exacerbate the rising capacity utilization rates of aerospace manufacturers without additional investments in manufacturing technology.
Manufacturing technology orders remained relatively strong in April and May 2025 despite the economic uncertainty caused by the irregular implementation of tariff policy over those months. The recently passed tax and spending policy package will provide a degree of certainty to all businesses and includes major incentives for manufacturers, which could lead to additional machinery investments in the second half of 2025.
AMT’s upcoming Summer Economic Webinar will explore how these developments could affect demand for manufacturing technology through the remainder of the year.
The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report is based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTO program. This report, compiled by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, provides regional and national U.S. orders data of domestic and imported machine tools and related equipment. Analysis of manufacturing technology orders provides a reliable leading economic indicator as manufacturing industries invest in capital metalworking equipment to increase capacity and improve productivity. USMTO.com.
AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology – the advanced machinery, devices, and digital equipment that U.S. manufacturing relies on to be productive, innovative, and competitive. With extensive expertise in industry data and market intelligence, as well as a full complement of international business operations, AMT offers its members an unparalleled level of support. AMT also produces IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. Learn more at AMTonline.org.
IMTS – For Manufacturing Technology, IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. With more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, the show attracts visitors from more than 110 countries. Be the change at IMTS 2026, Sept. 14-20, 2026. Inspiring the Extraordinary. IMTS.com. by Christopher Chidzik
The Basics of CMMC: What It Is... Why It Matters... & How it Effects Manufacturers in the DIB Supply Chain
Thursday, September 11, 2025 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Ogden Weber Technical College (map) This 25–30 minute session offers a high-level intro to CMMC for small and mid-sized manufacturers in the Defense Industrial Base.
FEDERATED INSURANCE SPONSORED WEBINAR: Cybersecurity
Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
The webinar covers emerging cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware attacks and AI-powered phishing. It also highlights trends like double extortion, Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), and attacks on critical infrastructure. Engage 2025
Wed, Oct 8, 2025 9:00 AM Fri, Oct 10, 2025 5:00 PM Engage 2025 October 8-10 Detroit, MI
Details to come!
Industrial Supply Company
1635 S 300 W • Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1635 S 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84115
info@indsupply.com 800-288-3838
info@indsupply.com
TF: 800-288-3838
Abrasive Products
Chemtool Inc. 815-957-4140
Balancing Machines
HAIMER 503-726-8202
Bandsaw Blades
Roentgen USA _______ 847-787-0135
Bar Pullers
Accudyne Corp 303-991-1500
Edge Technologies 951-440-1574
Boring, Grooving, Milling, Turning Tools
Fullerton Tools 989-799-4550
Cody R. Berg Regional Sales Manager
615 West 24th Street • Tempe, AZ 85282
Cell: (480) 229-0002 • Tel: (602) 437-2220 cberg@methodsmachine.com www.methodsmachine.com
Sulli Tool & Supply
714-863-6019
Ceramic Tools
THINBIT __________ 888-THINBIT
Clamps & Grips
Hainbuch 818-970-7874
SCHUNK 919-602-8294
CNC Collet Chucks
Hainbuch ________ 818-970-7874
Royal Products 800-645-4174
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Collet Fixtures
Royal Products _______ 800-645-4174
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Compressor Systems
Ingersoll Rand _____ 206-472-0826
Coolant Systems
Admiral Metalworking Fluids 844-263-5843
Chemtool ________815-957-4140
Chipblaster 310-502-4184
Qualichem, Inc. 480-320-0308
Star Metal Fluids _____ 800-367-9966
Coolant Chillers
Admiral Metalworking Fluids 844-263-5843
Chipblaster 310-502-4184
Custom Tools
Fullerton Tools ____ 989-799-4550
Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding 435-512-4416
EDM: Tooling Systems
THINBIT __________ 888-THINBIT
Cutting Fluids & Oils
Admiral Metalworking Fluids 844-263-5843
Chemtool _________ 815-957-4140
Chipblaster ________ 310-502-4184
Qualichem, Inc. 480-320-0308
Star Metal Fluids _____ 800-367-9966
Cutting Tools
Dormer Pramet 801-230-6794
Haydale Cutting Tools 530-598-8774
Horizon Carbide Tool __ 480-968-0957
Industrial Supply ___ 800-288-3838
Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding 435-512-4416
NTK Cutting Tools ________ 425-365-3613
SCHUNK 919-452-4535
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019 THINBIT 888-THINBIT
EDM: Tooling Systems
EDM Perform. Access. ___ 800-336-2946
End Mills
Fullerton Tools 989-799-4550
HAIMER 503-726-8202
Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding 435-512-4416
Filtermist Mist Collectors
Royal Products 800-645-4174
Fire Detection Systems
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Gage Blocks
Starrett 949-382-4123
Knives: Replacement
Superior Grinding 801-487-9700
Lifting & Material Handling Systems In
Lubricants / Systems
Chipblaster _______ 310-502-4184
Admiral Metalwork Fluids 844-263-5843 Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
Machine Tool Accessories
Dormer Pramet _____ 801-230-6794
Dormer Pramet _____ 720-837-3232
HAIMER ________ 503-726-8202
Industrial Supply ___ 800-288-3838 SCHUNK _________ 919-602-8294
Sulli Tool & Supply ____ 714-863-6019
THINBIT 888-THINBIT Von Ruden Manufacturing 763-682-0322
Machine Tool Cool. FiltrationAdmiral Metalwork Fluids 844-263-5843
Chipblaster ________ 310-502-4184
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
Milling and Turning Products
Dormer Pramet 801-230-6794
Dormer Pramet 720-837-3232
Industrial Supply 800-288-3838
Von Ruden Manufacturing 763-682-0322
Parts Washing Equipment
Admiral Metalwork Fluids 844-263-5843
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
Power Tools
Ingersoll Rand___206-472-0826
R8 Quick Change Tool System
Royal Products 800-645-4174
Retention Knobs
T.J. Davies 440-248-5510
Robot Accessories
SCHUNK 919-602-8294
Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator
Royal Products 800-645-4174
Rotary Tables
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Shrink Fit Machines
HAIMER 503-726-8202
Solvents /Degreasing Agents
Castrol 800-894-7773
Hasco Oil 562-595-8491
Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966
Spindles
GMN USA 800-686-1679
Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019
Surface Plates
Starrett 949-382-4123
Toolholding
ACCUDYNE CORPORATION
Daniel R. Kenner
2835 S. Raritan St Englewood, CO 80110
303-991-1500 (Ph) 303-991-1921 (Fax)
Web: www.ezpullerusa.com
E-Mail: Dan@eztram.com
Innovative Measuring Systems 521 S 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281
Ken Lambert (602)527-5488
ken@innovativemeasuring.com
Innovative Measuring Systems
1711 W. 17th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 www.innovativemeasuring.com
Welker Engineered Products
800-229-0890
Ken Lambert (801)673-4783
New Linear Slides
ken@innovativemeasuring.com
Welker Engineered Products
Shot Pins
800-229-0890
Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890
Automation Controls
Acieta 402-650-8132
CALIBRATION SERVICES
Advanced Coord. Tech
303-469-6161
Total Qual. Syst. 480-377-6422
GRINDING
Grinding Machines
Productivity 303-571-4933
Grinding Wheels
HAIMER 503-726-8202
Manual Lathes & Mills
Sharp Precision 310-370-5990
Pedestals for Grinders
Midaco 847-593-8420
Sawing Machines
Moncktons Mach Tools
303-571-4933
Rocky Mountain Saw Blades_303-761-3000
Saw Replacement Parts
Rocky Mountain Saw Blades 303-761-3000
INSPECTION EQUIP
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Gage Lab Products 801-716-2972
Hexagon 303-859-7159
Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488
LK Metrology 949-716-4440
Productivity Inc. 303-571-4933
Renishaw 847-286-9953
Total Qual. Syst. ______ 480-377-6422
Zeiss
Renishaw
Hexagon
Innovative
Productivity
Renishaw
Selway
Total
Gage
Renishaw
Starrett
Total
Barcode Scanners
Hexagon 303-859-7159
Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488
Gage
Total Quality Systems
720-338-2581
Sensors: Contact & Optical
Zeiss Industrial Metrology 800-327-9735
Video Measuring Systems
Gage Lab Products
Total Quality Systems
801-716-2972
720-338-2581
HARDWARE
Horizon Carbide Tool
Utah Metal Works, Inc.
480-968-0957
801-364-5679
METALS & MATERIALS
AZ Tool Steel LLC
Coastal Metals
480-784-1600
800-811-7466
Laube Titanium 805-388-1050x124
Ryerson _________ 303-227-6310
Steel Warehouse _____ 800-348-2529
United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025
Western States Metals 801-978-0562
Aluminum
Affiliated Metals
Erickson Metals
800-748-4711
303-373-0820
United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025
Abrasion-Resistant Steels
Steel Warehouse
Brass
800-348-2529
Coastal Metals
800-811-7466
Ryerson 303-227-6310
Bronze
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Carbon
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Ryerson 303-227-6310
Floor Plate Steels
Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529
High-Strength Steels
Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529
HRPO Steel
Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529
Manufacturer Steel Grades
Steel Warehouse ______ 800-348-2529
Metals: Bar & Plate
AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Ryerson 303-227-6310
Military Grade Steels
Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529
Mold Steel
AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600
Nickel Alloys
AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600
Ryerson 303-227-6310
United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025
Plate-Precision Saw Cut
Erickson Metals 303-373-0820
Pre-Honed Tube
Western States Metals 801-978-0562
Stainless Steel
AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Ryerson 303-227-6310
United Perform. Metals _ 317-946-0025
Steel
AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Ryerson __________ 303-227-6310
Ryerson 303-227-6310
United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025
Titanium
Laube Titanium___805-388-1050x124
METAL DISTRIBUTORS
Erickson Metals 303-373-0820
Coastal Metals 800-811-7466
Laube Titanium 805-388-1050x124
Ryerson __________ 303-227-6310
United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025
Western States Metals 801-978-0562
Triad Machine
303-424-0268
CNC Swiss Turn Machines
Productivity ____303-571-4933
Tornos USA ______ 951-695-0342
Triad Machine 303-424-0268
EDM Machines
Desert EDM Sales
480-816-6300
EDM Network 480-836-1782
Productivity Inc.
303-571-4933
Smith Machinery Co __ 801-263-6403
Triad Machine
303-424-0268
EDM Tooling Systems
Desert EDM Sales
480-816-6300
EDM Network 480-836-1782
EDM Perform. Access. ___ 800-336-2946
Global EDM Supply 480-836-8330
NEW MACHINERY FABRICATION
5 axis Laser Cutting Machines
248-560-0080 480-966-2000
951-440-1574
702-340-6964
Cold Saw Machines
248-560-0080
989-799-4550
CNC Punching Centers 602-368-8542
CNC Routers
Multicam 970-218-9046
Drill Lines
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
Fiber Lasers
Bud’s Machine Tools 385-271-6718
Multicam 970-218-9046
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
Grinding Machines
Multitool USA 800-660-0880
Iron Workers Action Machinery ______888-289-9100 Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200
S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542
Laser Cutters Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Bud’s Machine Tools 385-271-6718
Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964
Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200
Productivity Inc. 303-571-4933
S&S Machinery Sales
Triad Machine
Pipe & Tube Benders/Notchers
BLM Group
Bystronic Inc__
S&S Machinery Sales
Plasma Cutters
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964
Multicam 970-218-9046
Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200
Press Brakes
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
BLM Group 248-560-0080
Bystronic Inc__ _______ 702-340-6964
Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200
Sawing Machines
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Fullerton Tools 989-799-4550
Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200
Shearing Machines
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964
S&S Machinery Sales 602-368-8542
Sheet Laser Cutting Machines
BLM Group _______ 248-560-0080
Tube
BMSC 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott 303-480-0111
Contract Inspection
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Education
Delcam (Autodeck)
877-35-2261
MLC CAD _____ 800-364-1652 x1113
MultiCAM 970-218-9046
SolidCAM 530-863-0461
Recyclable Metals
Iron & Metals, Inc
303-292-5555
Utah Metal Works 801-364-5679
Scrap Metal Recycling
Iron & Metals, Inc 303-292-5555
Utah Metal Works 801-364-5679
SERVICES
AS9100 Certification
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
BMSC __________ 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111
RRBG,Inc. 469-714-6260
Auctioneers
Perfection 847-545-6906
Calibration Services
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Western States Calibration 801-466-1700
Consultant,Operational Consultant, ISO
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
Ogden-Weber Tech College_801-395-3795
Engineering Services
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Financing
Tech Financial Services 414-224-0209
First Article Inspection
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Heavyhaul
IRH 801-972-5581
Injection Molding
3D Parts To Go 801-380-7935
Inspection Services
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Lean Consulting
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
Logistics/Freight
R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607
Metrology Services
Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161
Hexagon 303-859-7159
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Western States Calibration 801-466-1700
Process Improvement/ Audit
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
BMSC 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott 303-480-0111
X-Ray
Certified Inspection Service _ 602-267-0661
ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.
BMSC 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott 303-480-0111
Orion Registrar 303-645-4017
Platinum Registration 303-639-9001
RRBG,Inc. ________ 469-714-6260
ISO Registrar
Platinum Registration 303-639-9001
Orion Registrar _______ 303-645-4017
Machine Tool Rebuilding EDM Network 480-836-1782
Nadcap Approvals - Consulting
Level III NDT Consulting 602-578-8109
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Level III NDT Consulting 602-578-8109
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Phoenix Heat Treat_____602-258-7751
Process Improvement
BMSC 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111
Reverse Engineering
Advanced Coord. Tech __ _303-469-6161
Diversified Metal Services__ 801-972-6093
Rigging & Transfer
IRH _____ _801-972-5581
R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607
Transportation
IRH ____________801-972-5581
R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607
SPINDLE REPAIR
RMS Assembly & Mfg __ 303-777-3064
TOOLING
PrecisionToolholding Products Industrial
The CNC Pros
801-973-0800
ADDITIVE MFG/ 3 D PRINTING SolidCAM ________ 530-863-0461 ASSEMBLIES
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
CAID Industries 435-890-8823
CNC Machine & Design Inc _ 801-531-9922
Dayton Rogers 763-717-6303
JD Machine 801-782-4403
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
Pillar Machine 801-965-1900
Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
Wrico 480-892-7800
Electronics Assemblies
Advantage Manufacturing 877-7270281
CAID Industries 435-890-8823
Welded Assemblies
Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778
COMPOSITES
BAR CODING
Western Sintering 509-375-3096
BROACHING
Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801
Precision Mach’d Products 970-482-7676
Specialty Steel Services __ 801-539-8252
CASTINGS
Aluminum Casting
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
Die Casting TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278
Die Casting: Aluminum/Zinc
TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278
CHEMICAL PROCESSING COATING
Coating:Black Oxide
Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751
Coating: Liquid
Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146
S.A. Composites 970-776-3877
DESIGNCAD/CAM
CNC Machine & Design Inc _ 801-531-9922
DIES
Able Machining & Eng. 801-268-6766
EDM
EDM: Drilling Small Hole LAYKE, Inc.___________ 602-272-2654
EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking)
Innovative Precision 801-334-6317
Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604
Prec. Mach’d Products 970-482-7676
EDM: Wire
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EDM Express 800-780-7075
Innovative Precision 801-334-6317
Jensen Precision 801-866-0175 MTI 505-247-4276
Paramount Machine 801-886-2755
The Toolroom Inc. 801-773-6331
Weiser Engineering
Fabrication: SheetMetal
A1 Precision Metal 623-377-2191
Advantage Manufacturing
877-727-0281
CAID Industries 435-890-8823
Denver Machine Shop ___ 303-295-6000
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EMJD Corporation 303-761-5236
EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540
Group Mfg Serv 480-966-3952
JD Machine 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Pillar Machine 801-965-1900
Richards Fab 801-409-0392
Star Precision 303-926-0559
Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778
Wrico 480-892-7800
Fabrication: Steel
EMJD Corp _______ 303-761-5236
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
CJ Precision 208-908-5920
Coating Technologies 623-581-2648
CPCS ____________ 303-438-8328
Metals Finishing LLC _____ 801-718-7969
Precision Mach’d Prod ___ 970-482-7676
Star Precision 303-926-0559
Superior Grinding 801-487-9700
Able Electropolishing
888-868-2900
Iron Phosphates
Metals Finishing LLC 801-718-7969
Wasatch Powder Coating 801-718-7969
Passivation
Able Electropolishing ___ 888-868-2900
Certified Inspection Service___602-267-0661
Coating Technologies _623-581-2648
Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117
Photochemical/Etching
VACCO Industries 626-443-7121
Powder Coating
CPCS 303-438-8328
Metals Finishing LLC 801-718-7969
Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146
Star Precision 303-926-0559
Wasatch Powder Coating 801-718-7969
Sandblasting
Metals Finishing LLC 801-718-7969
Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751
Wasatch Powder Coating 801-718-7969
Grinding 801-487-9700
BC
Exact
Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769
CJ Precision 208-908-5920
CM Manufacturing 406-543-4450
CNC Custom Parts Mfg 801-513-0943
CNC Machine& Design 801-531-9922
Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
The CNC Pros 801-973-0800
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
Machining: Aerospace
CM Manufacturing
406-543-4450
CNC Custom Parts Mfg _ 801-513-0943
Flex-Pro 480-773-3239
GrovTec Machining 971-293-4269
LAYKE, INC
602-272-2654
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
Paramount Machine 801-886-2755
Pinnacle Precision 435-563-2722
Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801
Precision Mach’d Products 970-482-7676
Radtech 303-789-4247
RD Machine & MFg 801-977-0447
RP Machining 719-550-1724
Skydandee Mfg 801-774-8031
Machining: Automatic
StarRex Precision 480-834-6344
Machining: Ceramic
O’Keefe Ceramics 719-687-0888
Ceramic: Sapphire, Alumina, Silicon, Aluminum, Quartz
O’Keefe Ceramics _____ 719-687-0888
Machining: CNC
A1 Precision Metal 623-377-2191
Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766
Accutech Machine 801-975-1117
American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494
Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072
Datum Machining LLC__ 208-947-1628
Denver Precision Products 303-469-1771
DMSI___________801-972-6093
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540
GL Manufacturing 801-634-5894
GrovTec Machining ____ 971-293-4269
H& S Machine 801-755-7627
Innovative Precision 801-334-6317
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision 801-866-0175
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
LAYKE, INC 602-272-2654
Leading Edge Machine _ 435-563-9425
Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604
Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411
MTI 505-247-4276
Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709
Pinnacle Precision 435-563-2722
Quick Turn Machine 801-334-6800
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
The CNC Pros 801-973-0800
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
Electromechanical Design
RD Machine & Mfg 801-977-0447
RP Machining 719-550-1724
Star Precision 303-926-0559
The Toolroom Inc. 801-773-6331
Wrico 480-892-7800
Marzee __________ 602-269-5801
RD Machine & Mfg 801-977-0447
Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748
VACCO Industries 626-443-7121
Weiser Engineering _ 303-280-2778
Machining:Medical
A&L Machining 303-373-1540
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
Machining: Milling
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
Blackwing Machine 801-645-4485
Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769
CJ Precision _______ 208-908-5920
CNC Custom Parts Mfg 801-513-0943
CNC Machine& Design 801-531-9922
Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862
Datum Machining
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411
Paramount Machine 801-886-2755
Ponderosa Ind 303-298-1801
Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709
Precision Tech 801-285-7288
Quick Turn Machine
801-334-6800
Radtech ___ ______303-789-4247
RD Machine & Mfg 801-977-0447
RP Machining 719-550-1724
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
The CNC Pros 801-973-0800
Machining: Prototype
Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766
Accutech Machine 801-975-1117
American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494
Apex Engineering 435-713-0072
Cornerstone Machine __ 801-731-8862
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
Denver Precision 303-469-1771
Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision 801-866-0175
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
LAYKE, INC 602-272-2654
Leading Edge Machine 435-563-9425
Micro-Fine Machining ___ 801-891=7411
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
Pillar Machine 801-965-1900
Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709
Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800
Radtech 303-789-4247
RD Machine & Mfg 801-977-0447
RP Machining 719-550-1724
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
Skydandee Mfg 801-774-8031
S.A.Composites 970-776-3877
StarRex Precision ____ 480-834-6344
The Toolroom Inc. ____ 801-773-6331
Machining: Precision
Able Machining & Eng. 801-268-6766
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494
Blackwing Machine 801-645-4485
CJ Precision 208-908-5920
CM Manufacturing 406-543-4450
Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
GrovTec Machining ____ 971-293-4269
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
MTI 505-247-4276
Pinnacle Precision 435-563-2722
Ponderosa Ind 303-298-1801
Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709
Quick Turn Machine 801-334-6800
RP Machining 719-550-1724
Precision Machined Prod. 970-482-7676
StarRex Precision 480-834-6344
The CNC Pros 801-973-0800
TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
Machining: R & D
American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494
Dynamic Design & Mfg 303-652-0431
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision 801-866-0175
Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
Machining: Swiss
CNC Machine & Design Inc _ 801-531-9922
Denver Precision Products 303-469-1771
GrovTec Machining 971-293-4269
LV Swiss 435-635-1482
Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing 503-557-9407
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Ron Grob Co. 970-667-5320
StarRex Precision 480-834-6344
Machining: Turning
American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494
Apex Engineering 435-713-0072
Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769
Blackwing Machine 801-645-4485
CNC Custom Parts Mfg 801-513-0943
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
Denver Precision Products 303-469-1771
EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540
GrovTec Machining 971-293-4269
HPMP 801-619-9850
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
LAYKE, INC 602-272-2654
Leading Edge Machine 435-563-9425
Machinists Inc 800-244-4130
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411 Mountain
Integrated Systems Inc 928-649-9600 SERVICES AS9100 Certification
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
ENS Welding Service
208-670-0538
Small Part
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Turnkey Product Services
Aero Tech
801-292-0493
METAL STAMPING
A1 Precision Metal
623-377-2191
Thompson Machine 505-823-1453
Hi-Production Precision Stamping
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Precision Die & Stamping 480-967-2038
Thompson Machine 505-823-1453
Blackwing Machine
801-645-4485
Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414
Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604
Molds: Plastic Injection
LTM Plastics 303-592-9548
Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604
Molds Steel
DMSI
801-972-6093
Aero Tech 801-292-0493
Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414
PACKAGING
Tymar Industries 719-548-8995
PAINTING
Coating Technologies 623-581-2648
CPCS 303-438-8328
PRECISION FORMING
Richards Fab 801-409-0392
Thompson Machine 505-823-1453
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
PROCESSING: METAL
Electro Polish
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Perfection Industrial 520-434-9090
Pillar Machine 801-965-1900
Richards Fab 801-409-0392
Painting CARC
Frontier Group_______ 602-437-2426
PLATING
Blanchard Metals Proc. 801-972-5590
Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000
Anodizing
Blanchard Metals Proc. 801-972-5590
Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117
Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146
Copper
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
Electroless Nickel
Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117
Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
Nickel/Chrome/Copper
Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000
Powder Coating
Perfection Industrial __ 520-434-9090
Tin Plate
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
POLISHING
Collins Metal Finishing ___ 602-275-3117
Etching/Photochemical
VACCO Industries 626-443-7121
Passivation
Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117
Frontier Group 602-437-2426
PROTOTYPE MACHINERY
3D Parts To Go_____801-380-7935
PUNCHING
JD Machine 801-782-4403
Star Precision 303-926-0559
Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778
RECYCLING
Recyclable Metals
Iron & Metals, Inc 303-292-5555
Utah Metal Works ____ 801-364-5679
Bearing Surface
Denver Machine Shop ___ 303-295-6000
Hydraulic Cylinder
Denver Machine Shop 303-295-6000
Rolling: thread
Ron Grob Co. 970-667-5320
Scrap Metal Recycling
Iron & Metals, Inc 303-292-5555
Utah Metal Works 801-364-5679
ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT
Able Electropolishing...24,40
Accutech Machine Inc...41
Ace Wire Spring & Form...44
Acieta...34
Action Machinery...37,47
Advantage Manufacturing...40
Admiral Metal Fluids...19,34
Aero Tech Mfg...40
Auburn Tool & Machine...40
AZ Tool Steel...39
Babbitt Bearing...38
BC Tool & Cutter Grinding...40
Blackwing Machine...43
Blanchard Metals Proc...40
BLM Group...37
Blue Streak Grinding...18
BMSC...4,25,38
Bystronic...7,37
Cavendish Scott...13,38
Chipblaster...33
Chiron...11
CJ Precision...18,41
Cleveland Electric Labs...42
CM Manufacturing...43
CNC Custom Parts Mfg...41
CNC Machine & Design...39
Coastal Metals...10,36
Coating Technologies...3
Collins Metal Finishing...44
Colorado Plastics...25
Custom Powder Cutting Sol...41
D2P...29
Datum Machining...41
Datron...37
Denver Machine Shop...40
Denver Precision Products...42
DMG Mori...33
DMSI...39
Dynamic Design & Mfg...44
Edge Technologies...36
EDM Network..35
EDM Perf. Accessories...35
EMJD Corp....41
ENS Welding...45
EPOCS Mfg...40
Exact Tool Grinding...45
EZ-Access...36
Fiero Automation...34
Foresight Finishing...44
Frontier Group....44
Frontier Metal Stamping...44
Fullerton Tools...34
Gage Lab Products...34
Grisley Automation...7
GrovTec Machining...42
HAIMER...33
Hainbuch...33
Haydale Cutting Tools...33
Hexagon...45
Hirsh Precision..1,26-27,45
Horizon Carbide...35
Imaginetics...39
Industrial Heat Treat Co...41
Ingersoll...33
Innovative Measuring Systems...35
Innovative Precision...39
Iron & Metals, Inc..20,36
JD Machine...39
JM Grisley..5,33-38
K.D. Capital Equipment...38
KEYENCE...35
Kings Peak...42
KTR Machine...23,36
L.V. Swiss...43
Laird Plastics...37
Laube Titanium...35
LAYKE Inc...44
Leading Edge Machine...42
LeGrand. (C2G)..35
Level III Nadcap Consulting...38
Loveridge Machine...43
LTM Plastics...,44
Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding...34
Machinery Resources Intl...29
Mario Pinto...35
MarZee...8,43
MASIC Industries...28,45
Maverick Mold & Machine...39
Metalcraft...42
Methods Machinery...9,33
Metzfab...3
Micro-Fine Machining...42
Midaco...,36
MLC CAD...37
Mountain View...39
MP Systems...33
MTI...39
MultiCam...37
Multi-Tool...37
Nelson Engineering...40
Northwest Machine Tool Expo...15
NUNTMA..31,38
O’Keefe Ceramics...42
Ogden-Weber Tech College...35
OGP...34
Orion Registrar...35
Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing...43
Paramount Machine...40
Perfection...15,38
Perfection Industrial Finishing...15,44
Phoenix Heat Treating...17,41
Pilkington Metal Finishing...41
Pinnacle Precision...43
Platinum Registration....38
Precision Die & Stamping....45
Precision Enterprises...39
Production Machine Tools...37
Productivity ..1,26-27,33
QMS Support...38
Qualichem...36
Quality Measurement Services..38
R&R Tansportation...38
Radtech...42
RD Machine...44
Renishaw..,34
Resell CNC...38
Richards Fab...40
Robo-Jet...45
Roentgen USA...36
Romi Machine Tools, Ltd...36
Ron Grob CO....24,43
Royal Products..30,33
RP Machining, Inc. ..42
Ryerson...35-37
SA Composites...45
S&S Machinery...39
Sandvik...36
Schott Manufacturing (SMS)...41
SCHUNK...34
Sentry Insurance...38
Skydandee Mfg...39
SMH...19
Smith Machinery...33,47
Southwest Waterjet & Laser...45
Specialty Steel Serv....28,40
SPRING WORKS Utah...44
Star Metal Fluids...2,33-35
Star Precision...40
Starrett...35
StarRex Precision...42
Steel Services Grinding...41
Steel Warehouse...36
Sulli Tool & Supply...33
Superior Grinding..22,41
Tech Financial Services...31,38
The CNC Pros...39
The Right Steel...36
The ToolRoom Inc...45
ThinBit...33,48
Thompson Machine...41
T.J. Davies...34
Toolnet International...33
Total Quality Systems...35
TUFFLabels...41
TVT Die Casting...39
Tymar Industries....43
United Machining...30
Ultimate Manufacturing...35
United Pacific...30
Utah Metal Works, Inc...16,36
Vacco...41
Wasatch Powder Coating...41
Weiser/Mile High Precision...45
Welker Engineered Prod...14,34
Western Sintering...45
Western States Calibration...37
Western States Metals...29,34
Wrico Stamping...41
Zeiss Industrial...35
Mazak’s new SYNCREX Series of Swiss-style machines equips shops for high volume production of a wide range of parts.
• Full lineup of 20 machines offered in 10-38 mm sizes.
• Mazak Dynamic Chip Control (MDCC) requires less operator intervention.
• Mazak Swiss Setup Assist (MSSA) results in faster changeover.
Whether you’re new to Swiss-type turning or been at it for years, SYNCREX creates a world of new opportunities to elevate production and make the most of every machine.
