National Tooling & Machining Association

POSTPONED - Just Because You “CAN” 3D Print Something, Doesn’t Mean You “SHOULD”
2021-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
NOTE: This event has been temporarily POSTPONED – a new date will be announced soon.
With the widespread use of very clever marketing, it would seem that 3D printing can solve all of your problems…The reality of industrial Additive Manufacturing (3D printing for real parts) is that learning how to leverage any new technology requires investment in people, equipment and new tools.
Understanding the levers that make 3D printing valuable is the key to a successful ROI. Let’s dive into the reality of 3D printing.

PRESENTER: Tim Bell is the Head of the CoC for Additive Manufacturing for Siemens Digital Industries USA and is a seasoned Manufacturing veteran and Cincinnati Ohio native.
He has spent more than 35 years in manufacturing and was trained as a Journeymen Toolmaker in the 1980’s. He spent the next 20 years as a machinist, programmer, designer, and entrepreneur of small contract manufacturing companies. The last 15 plus years have been focused on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) of components and assemblies supporting the aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
He has successfully launched four US companies, two of which were foreign owned/ joint ventures, taking them from ground zero to profitability and becoming leaders in their respective fields.

What is CMMC and Why Should You Be Concerned?
2021-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
John Christly, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of NTMA Affinity Partner Core Business Solutions, walks you through the new CMMC requirement for companies that have contracts with the Department of Defense or those that are in the Defense Industrial Base/Supply Chain.
What is CMMC? What is CUI? Does it apply to me, and if yes, at what level? A discussion will be held about steps you can take to get prepared for certification.

John Christly is a seasoned Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Compliance executive, as well as a Military Veteran with experience both domestically and internationally. As a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and an MSI Senior Fellow, he brings decades of cybersecurity and compliance. John is also an accomplished author of various articles that have appeared in publications such as Security Magazine, Executive Insight Magazine, 24/7 Magazine, and the ISSA Journal – and has appeared as a speaker at international, national and regional technology and cybersecurity events.

Manufacturing Engage 2021
2021-12-23 00:00 - 2021-12-25 00:00 (America/New_York)
Completely reconceptualize front-end content without high standards in resources. Efficiently orchestrate bricks-and-clicks action items with resource maximizing e-business. Competently restore efficient.

Driving Employee Productivity
2022-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
How do you increase productivity with the workforce you already have? The NTMA Tech team has assembled a panel of industry experts as well as an NTMA member shop experienced in process automation. The discussion will focus on presetting tools & work pieces, in process tool and part inspection, and automation successes from your peers.
Panelists include:

Gisbert Ledvon, HEIDENHAIN
Marlow Knabach, DMG MORI Mfg. USA, Inc.

Moderator: Kevin Beach of R&D Manco

This is an NTMA Manufacturing & Technology Team sponsored event – and it’s not to be missed!

IMPROVING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
2022-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Minimize down time. Increase productivity. Improve your Coolant system. Sharpen your Controls. Maximize your Tooling. Automate!
These topics and others will focus on IMPROVING your MANUFACTURING PROCESSES which is vital to the precision manufacturing industry. The NTMA Tech Team panel of industry experts will lead the discussion on advancements in your shops.
Panelists include… Jack Burley, BIG DAISHOWA; Drew Borders, Blaser Swisslube; John Tuohy, FANUC; and Gisbert Ledvon, HEIDENHAIN;
Moderator: Kevin Beach, R&D Manco
Another NTMA Manufacturing & Technology Team event not to be missed. Register now!
Please register for Improving Manufacturing Processes on Jun 17, 2022 2:00 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3776719510144881935
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Emerging Leaders Office Hours - IMTS First Timers
2022-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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Will 2022 be your first year at IMTS? Join NTMA’s Emerging Leaders as Michelle Edmondson – Vice President – Exhibitions with the Association for Manufacturing Technology – presents about the things first timers need to know about IMTS
About the Presenter: Michelle Edmonson, CEM is the Vice President – Exhibitions for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Her 25+ years of trade show history allows her to combine her experience with fresh ideas to all AMT events – including IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show – and content creation.

Michelle enjoys working on all aspects of IMTS from strategy and ideation to marketing, content, creation and production. In addition to IMTS, the physical show, Michelle loves being involved in other events and IMTS+, the MT content platform.
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Automation and Monitoring to Optimize Machine Utilization
2022-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Gisbert Ledvon of HEIDENHAIN will discuss new CNC motion control and process monitoring technology, focusing on the Digital Twin with Dynamic collision monitoring as well as machine component monitoring in conjunction with overall process monitoring.
Attendees will learn how to make the digital shop floor a reality utilizing the latest CNC motion control technology and the related software and hardware components used in conjunction with modern 5-Axis machining centers. Mr. Ledvon will discuss important process steps and break them down into small bite size sections, from program preparation to part setup and in process monitoring. The presentation will conclude with an explanation on how the overall process monitoring can help improve process reliability and keep the overall machine usability rate high.
Presenter: Gisbert Ledvon is the Director of Business Development Machine Tool for HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America. With over 3 decades of extensive corporate industrial machine business experience, Ledvon is responsible for growing the CNC control as well as the digital shop floor solutions side of the HEIDENHAIN business in this region.
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Emerging Leaders Conference 2023
2023-03-08 - 2023-03-10
To ensure the future success of our businesses and our industry, we have to build the future today. NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge, and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry.
View the EL 2023 agenda here.
Register Here
Reserve your hotel room here

HEIDENHAIN to host Technology Event and Virtual Roundtable
2023-03-21 - 2023-03-23
Attendees will get advanced, hands-on training and expert guidance on TNC controls
Schaumburg, IL (February 2023) – HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION will host an in-person technology event March 21-22 in San Jose, Calif., and a virtual roundtable on March 23, to provide advanced TNC training and expert application guidance.

Advanced use cases for HEIDENHAIN TNC controls, including new features and functions of the TNC 640
Practical solutions for five-axis machining with HEIDENHAIN TNCs
Features and capabilities of the new intuitive, task-focused TNC7
All about our newest membership program, the TNC Club
The benefits of tool breakage detection features

Those who cannot attend in-person can get a recap of the learnings, as well as a Q&A and knowledge exchange at the virtual roundtable event on March 23 from 1 – 2 p.m. (Pacific Time)
To register for the in-person technology event, the virtual roundtable or both Click Here.
About HEIDENHAIN

JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, develops and supports motion control feedback solutions for the machine tool, semiconductor, electronics assembly and test, metrology, automation, medical, energy, biotechnology and other global markets. HEIDENHAIN employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide in its core business activities. The North American subsidiary is HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, and San Jose, CA, and has been serving the U.S. industry for over 50 years. Here nine company brands are represented. More information at: www.heidenhain.us/about-us

Product contact:
Gisbert Ledvon, HEIDENHAIN Vice President of Marketing
gledvon@heidenhain.com or 847-519-4218

Media contact:
Sarah Moreau, HEIDENHAIN Marketing Manager
smoreau@heidenhain.com or 847-519-4218

MFG 2023 - Phoenix, AZ
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-28
NTMA partners with the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) for this interactive 3-day discussion of the technological advances, innovative strategies and real-life case studies. It’s the perfect platform for manufactures to gain and share industry knowledge.
Register here
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Digital Twins and the Impact on Small and Medium Manufacturers
2023-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join Dr. Michael Grieves as he discusses how Digital Twins (DTs) are impacting engineering and manufacturing in a dramatic way by moving work from the physical world into the virtual world. Product companies are moving from physical plans, 2D build-to-print blueprints, physical prototypes, paper quality control documents accompanying shipments to 3D build to digital models, digital mock-up units (DMUs), and data-based DT Instances transmitted on a continuous basis. This will require both technology and culture changes. SMMs will need to adopt DT capabilities or perish.
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Engage 2023 - Indianapolis, IN
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-21
NTMA’s signature event is not to be missed! Engage 2023, The Precision Manufacturing Conference pulls together everything great about NTMA into three days packed with networking, advocacy, and learning. You’ll enjoy nationally acclaimed speakers, roundtable discussions, social events, and breakout sessions designed to educate and inspire. Join us as we build on NTMA’s long legacy of providing precision manufacturers and industry leaders with the invaluable experience of gathering together to network, learn and advocate for the advancement and future of the industry.

Emerging Leaders Conference
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22 | Hyatt Regency Greenville, Greenville, SC, United States
To insure the future successes of our businesses and our industry, we have to build the future today. NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry.
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Executive B Cohort
2024-04-01
Currently employed owners or general managers of companies greater than 50 people will make up this cohort. The Executive Cohorts consist of 3 in-person sessions (with the first taking place in the first quarter). These sessions include a group facilitated session as well as a team building session. These cohorts do require completion of a survey prior to registering.
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Executive A Cohort
2024-04-01 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
Currently employed owners or general managers of companies less than 50 people will make up this cohort. The Executive Cohorts consist of 3 in-person sessions (with the first taking place in the first quarter). These sessions include a group facilitated session as well as a team building session. These cohorts do require completion of a survey prior to registering.
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Joint Tech Team Meeting
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-03 | ARM Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Industry Peers and Professionals between NTMA, AMT and AGMA meet to discuss new and emerging technologies. Held at ARM Institute in Pittsburgh, PA.
This event is open to Team Members only – please reach out to Linda Warner – lwarner@ntma.org for more information.

Sales Training Cohort
2024-04-09 - 2024-07-15
Our Sales Training Cohort aims to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and performance improvement among our participants, ultimately leading to more effective sales strategies and increased revenue generation within their companies. Special focus will be on value-added selling, messaging, and strategies.
Last Day to Register – March 31
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One Voice Fly-In
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-17 | Washington, DC, Washington, DC, United States
There’s power in our collective voice. Join NTMA member companies from across the country as we converge in Washington D.C. to meet with legislators and policy-makers.
This event is for Government Affairs Team Members only – please reach out to Jenny Stupica – jstupica@ntma.org for more information.

IMTS Tech Luncheon
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-11 | McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
NTMA will be hosting a luncheon for members during IMTS. This will give members the opportunity to take a break and grab a bite to eat between visiting all of the tradeshow booths. Members will have the chance to connect and networking among their peers and our National Associates, as well as hear from our Industry Partners about the technologies they are promoting on the show floor.

Engage 2024
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-19 | Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, United States
NTMA’s signature event! Targeting Presidents, Owners and C-Level professionals for endless networking and learning opportunities.

Chapter Leadership Summit 2025
2025-01-15 17:30 - 2025-01-17 11:15 (America/New_York) | New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
An exclusive event for NTMA’s Chapter Leadership. This event has a targeted group of registrants. Chapter Leadership Summit provides a great opportunity to get in front of and personally meet our Chapter Executives, Chapter Presidents, and Trustees (also member company owners and Presidents). This event will help maximize your connections at the local level.
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2025 Emerging Leaders I Cohort
2025-02-05 | Hotel Landy, 7800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
This program will give new and aspiring leaders the foundation for leadership and business acumen. It will provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to build confidence, productivity, and the capability to delegate and manage others.
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MFG 2025
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-21 | San Antonio, TX, United States
To win in today’s fast-changing manufacturing landscape, you need a strategy that allows your company to plan several moves ahead.
MFG 2025 brings together current, former, and future leaders of the manufacturing technology industry to find business solutions and build winning strategies.
Checkmate your challenges: Attend MFG 2025 to make sure your next move leaves your company standing tall.

2025 Executive Cohort A
2025-03-01 | Win-Tech, Inc., Kennesaw, GA, United States
Currently employed owner/top executive management will make up this like-minded and like size company cohort of 74 or less employees. Focusing on the daily challenges, opportunities, and unknowns in running a manufacturing company. The purpose of this executive cohort is to foster collaboration, learning, and a sharing environment among top tier peer to peer professionals. These sessions will provide a platform for brainstorming innovative ideas, insights, and exchanging best practices in a confidential setting and confidential commitment from all involved.
*Eligible to companies with 74 employees or less*
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2025 Executive Cohort B
2025-03-01
Currently employed owner/top executive management will make up this like-minded and like size company cohort of 75+ employees. Focusing on the daily challenges, opportunities and unknowns in running a manufacturing company. The purpose of this executive cohort is to foster collaboration, learning, and a sharing environment among top tier peer to peer professionals. These sessions will provide a platform for brainstorming innovative ideas, insights, and exchanging best practices in a confidential setting and confidential commitment from all involved.
*Eligible to companies with 75 employees or more*
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NTMA Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-03-27 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
*By Invitation only, for NTMA Trustees*

International Tech Tour 2025
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-05
Explore Italy’s Manufacturing Excellence! Reserve your spot on the NTMA 2025 International Tech Tour and gain a unique perspective as you go behind the scenes at world-class manufacturing facilities, including DMG MORI, SMW Autoblok, Speroni, and Heidenhain. Connect with peers and the National Associate Members to share experiences and exchange innovative ideas. Discover insights that will elevate your daily operations in unexpected ways. Let us handle the details, so you can focus on maximizing your experience from your arrival in Milan to your departure in Rome.
Registration is $795 per person
Host companies cover hotel and train and bus tickets upon arrival
Guests are responsible for airfare and transportation to and from the airports.

Paperless Parts & NTMA: Manufacturing Happy Hour
2025-04-09 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Thirsty Lion Gastropub, 350 Las Covinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
Paperless Parts and NTMA invites you to unwind with us after a jam-packed day one at D2P Irving, TX at our manufacturing happy hour meetup on April 9th.
Enjoy an afternoon of engaging conversations, drinks, and light bites while expanding your network of industry professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities of modern manufacturing!

NTMF Board Meeting
2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
*By Invitation only for NTMA Foundation Board Members*

Why AI in Manufacturing?
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, minimizing errors, optimizing resource utilization, and enabling smarter decision-making through data-driven insights. Companies leveraging AI gain a competitive edge through automation, data-driven insights, and predictive analytics. This presentation covers how AI can be implemented across various stages of a manufacturing facility with real-world AI solutions available today.
Daniel Soderlund, CloudNC – presenter
Gavin Giguere, Pilot Precision Products – panelist
Ben Grande, Meridian Industrial Group – panelist
Watch Here.
