In talking to the people who run this year’s 10 Best Shops, the same patterns emerged that we’ve seen in the 10 Best Shops in the past two years. All of the shop managers recognize the critical role ...

Manufacturers are experiencing a perfect storm, with stretched supply chains, increasing cost of goods and materials, and the ever-present skills gap. At times it can be challenging to survive – let ...

You run a small job shop and you do everything. Work with customers. Quote. Schedule and run jobs through the shop. Maybe design a fixture from time to time or run a part. There is specialized ...

Gaining a competitive advantage begins with understanding the industry and assessing current standings against modern manufacturing challenges. In 2024, machine shops faced an evolving set of ...

The machine shop at DEKA Research and Development Corp. received this part model from its Engineering Department. (Image courtesy of DEKA Research and Development Corp.) Because toolmakers at DEKA ...

Deere & Co. says it will make expanded repair software available to customers, a win for farmers who have lobbied for years for the ability to do their own mechanical work. The Moline, Illinois-based ...

Running a small machine shop can lead to a fulfilling career, but the owner or owners need to start the business on the right foot by choosing the best business structure for the new company. Business ...