Large orders and steady demand can make a customer feel indispensable. And while your bigger customers are certainly valuable, the truth is that your best customers are the ones who […]
Read MoreFor more than 40 years, UltraTech Aerospace has been an active member of NTMA. Over that time, the company has grown alongside the organization. Through decades of collaboration and shared […]
Read MoreIn the competitive precision machining industry, many companies say the same things. Visit almost any machine shop website, and you’ll see similar phrases: tight tolerances, high quality, fast turnaround, on-time […]
Read MoreSummary of Functions The Controller serves as the senior financial officer responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing all accounting, finance, and compliance functions of the organization, including its affiliated entities—a […]
Read MoreReady or not, artificial intelligence is here to stay. A few years ago, AI felt like a distant concept discussed mostly in tech circles. But today, it’s rapidly becoming part […]
Read MoreWhen Coastal Machine & Supply joined NTMA in Q4 of 2025, the decision wasn’t made lightly. Like many companies in our machine shop ecosystem, Coastal is focused on growth. But […]
Read MoreThe phrase “it takes money to make money” couldn’t be more accurate in manufacturing. Whether it’s new CNC equipment, automation systems, robotics, or advanced manufacturing software, technology investments often come […]
Read MoreFor far too long, manufacturers treated marketing as something separate from sales, something you might do if you had extra time or budget. In 2026, that model no longer works. […]
Read MoreLast September, NTMA spoke with manufacturing advocate Omar Nashashibi, founder of Inside Beltway, about the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, as we are in the middle […]
Read MoreAs the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, […]
Read MoreDownload Official Event Flyer and CLICK HERE Tentative Schedule: Friday, May 15, 2026 5pm-9pm Inspections (all teams are required to attend) Saturday, May 16, 2026 7am – Doors […]
Read MoreManufacturing powers the world around us. Yet despite its impact, the industry hasn’t always done the best job telling its own story. Not enough young people are considering how beneficial […]
Read MoreFor most machine shops, change is a constant. New technologies, tighter timelines, workforce challenges, and shifting customer expectations mean that standing still is rarely an option. Continuous improvement starts with […]
Read MoreRunning a successful machine shop takes more than advanced equipment and skilled machinists. It requires access to the right information and connections to continuously improve operations and stay competitive. For […]
Read MoreFew technologies generate as much excitement as machine monitoring in today’s machine shop settings. Real-time dashboards, utilization metrics, performance notifications, and predictive maintenance alerts offer the potential for: But like […]
Read MoreJoin our upcoming webinar to explore how telematics technology can support your fleet’s safety and efficiency goals. This session offers insights into the tools available to monitor and understand driver […]
Read MoreJoin our upcoming webinar to explore how telematics technology can support your fleet’s safety and efficiency goals. This session offers insights into the tools available to monitor and understand driver […]
Read MoreRunning a shop has never been easy, but running one in today’s fast-paced, competitive environment can feel especially isolating. From labor shortages to rising costs and rapid technology changes, leaders […]
Read MoreSuccess rarely happens in isolation. From leveraging new technologies for improved machining efficiency to hiring and retaining manufacturing talent, collaboration across the supply chain matters more than ever before. One […]
Read MoreEntering the manufacturing industry is exciting, but it can certainly be overwhelming. From learning how to run a machine shop to finding trusted vendors, there are a lot of moving […]
Read MoreCommunication can make or break a customer’s trust in their manufacturing company. The old adage “no news is good news” once fit a slower pace of business, but in today’s […]
Read MoreWith the new year approaching, we’d like to highlight our manufacturing advocacy program, which represents all of our members’ best interests, from small family-owned operations to larger-scale CNC businesses. We […]
Read MoreIn many machine shops, there’s plenty of discussion around cutting costs. However, the conversations often end with little to no concrete plan in place to actually make it happen. The […]
Read MoreNTMA-U has always been a critical resource for training in the manufacturing industry, but recent updates have elevated the program to a whole new level. Jenny Stupica, NTMA’s Workforce Development […]
Read MoreBased in Indianapolis, Indiana, Major Tool & Machine (MTM) has long been a leader in precision machining, fabrication, and engineering for mission-critical industries. With more than 650,000 square feet of […]
Read MoreIn the past, many shop owners avoided telling customers when they had open capacity in their shops. The fear was that admitting you had availability might make you look desperate […]
Read MoreThe Emerging Leaders Networking Group is an exclusive community for up-and-coming professionals who are passionate about growth, leadership, and collaboration. This group is designed for individuals who are ready to […]
Read MoreThis elite 3-session program blends collaboration, confidentiality, and strategic learning — giving top level leaders space to discuss challenges, exchange best practices, and shape manufacturing’s future
Read MoreIn manufacturing leadership, the difference between being in power and choosing to empower can define the future of your company. Many shop owners and managers pride themselves on being leaders […]
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