5 Essential Tips for Machinists from Ian Sandusky at IMTS 2024
At IMTS 2024 in Chicago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ian Sandusky, a prominent content creator for Practical Machinist. He shared valuable insights on how machinists at any level can enhance their skills. Check out these 5 great points Ian made highlighting strategies that can help professional machinists improve
FlexTrades Drives Production Efficiency in Aerospace Manufacturing
A leading aerospace parts manufacturer was facing a growing challenge: a shortage of skilled tradespeople in their local labor market. This lack of talent was hindering their ability to meet production demands and maintain their competitive edge. As a long-standing client, the company knew they could rely on FlexTrades to
Great Ways to Celebrate MFG Day
Twelve years ago, in 2012, the Fabricators and Manufacturers’ Association (FMA) founded Manufacturing Day (MFG Day). MFG Day is a national movement to show the public (students, parents, and all others) just what modern manufacturing is all about because as they say, “It’s not your father’s machine shop anymore”. MFG
What is Manufacturing Day & Why Should We Celebrate?
Each year, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), which takes place on the first Friday of October. Often, this celebration extends throughout the entire month, highlighting the significance of the manufacturing industry. What is Manufacturing Day? The inception of Manufacturing Day dates back to 2012 when