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Don’t Let Manufacturing Safety Fall by the Wayside! Consider These Ergonomic and Equipment Updates for a Safer Workplace

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Are You Lowercase Talking or Uppercase Screaming? A Communication Wake-Up Call for Machine Shop Management

Clear, consistent communication is a foundational skill for anyone in machine shop management today. Strong communication deeply impacts everything from employee morale to customer satisfaction, and ultimately drives better outcomes […]

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Follow the Money in Your Manufacturing Business – It May Surprise You!

Running a successful manufacturing business takes more than technical knowledge, cutting-edge equipment, and hard-working employees. It also requires a deep understanding of your financials and a willingness to follow the […]

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Engage 2025

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How a Strong Manufacturing Network Helps Athena Manufacturing Stay Ahead of the Curve

Success for today’s machine shop requires more than high-end equipment and skilled operators; it requires a reliable and approachable manufacturing network. For Athena Manufacturing, a medium-sized precision machining business based […]

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Manufacturing Automation Isn’t a Fad – It’s Part of the Solution

In our tech-driven age, manufacturing automation is a powerful, essential strategy for any modern machine shop looking to increase production, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing efficiency. Automation presents an opportunity […]

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Workforce Development: A Long-Term Investment and Never-Ending Challenge

Workforce development remains one of the biggest challenges for today’s machine shops. While economic cycles tend to dictate hiring patterns, the reality is that the right candidate doesn’t always align […]

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Why AI in Manufacturing?

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, […]

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How NTMA Helped Ahaus Tool & Engineering Build a Strong Manufacturing Network

For today’s machine shop owners, success isn’t just about having the best equipment or the most skilled employees—it also requires a strong and trusted manufacturing network to help navigate whatever […]

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Don’t Let Manufacturing Safety Fall by the Wayside! Consider These Ergonomic and Equipment Updates for a Safer Workplace

Many shop owners love shiny, brand-spanking-new machines, always looking ahead to their next big equipment purchase. While there’s certainly value in buying the latest technology, we encourage manufacturing decision-makers not […]

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Are You Scared to Evolve? Why Today’s Machine Shop Must Embrace Change

Change can be overwhelming, whether in life or business. But in today’s machine shop, the real risk lies in resisting change. While some shop owners fear making changes due to […]

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Paperless Parts & NTMA: Manufacturing Happy Hour

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 […]

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NTMF Board Meeting

*By Invitation only for NTMA Foundation Board Members*

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NTMA Board of Trustees Meeting

*By Invitation only, for NTMA Trustees*

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Protect Your Business and Secure Your Shop’s Legacy with Succession Planning

“I’m not close to retirement; why do I need to worry about succession planning?” Succession planning isn’t just for those nearing retirement—it’s essential for any leadership transition within your organization. […]

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EASTEC 2025

The largest Northeast manufacturing trade show, will be held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts and is produced by SME and AMT. Advanced manufacturing technology intersects with […]

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National Robotics League Nationals

XtremeSTEM is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the NRL Nationals on Saturday May 10th.The top fifty 15 pound battling robotics teams from around the United States will […]

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Gain New Business and Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing with the Reshoring Initiative®

Reshoring has become a critical movement in American manufacturing, aiming to bring back jobs and production that were previously offshored to lower-cost countries. At the forefront of this effort is […]

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On Ramp

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Q1 Advocacy Update for 2025: The Impact of Industrial Tariffs on Machine Shops

We certainly saw industrial tariffs take center stage during President Trump’s first administration, and they once again became a major initiative during his first few months in office the second […]

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Family, Leadership, and a Thriving Manufacturing Network: Kuhn Tool & Die’s NTMA Story

As vice president of Kuhn Tool & Die Co., Bonnie Kuhn exemplifies the resilience and dedication required to succeed in today’s machine shop environment. With 62 years of history and […]

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Thinking of Selling to a PE Firm? Here’s What You Need to Know

For small to medium-sized manufacturers, the idea of selling your business to a private equity firm can be both exciting and daunting. PE firms offer a heightened level of financial […]

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AI in Manufacturing: Friend or Foe?

Artificial intelligence is quite a hot topic these days. AI is transforming industries across the globe, and manufacturing is no exception! For today’s machine shops, AI has the potential to […]

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Case Study: Over 50 Years of Partnership with Valco Valley Tool & Die, Inc.

Over the past few months, we’ve highlighted NTMA customers across the country, from the northeast down to Florida, across the coast to Southern California, and everywhere in between. This month, […]

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MFG 2025

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 […]

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The Ever-Evolving Importance of In-Person Events

Virtual communication methods like Zoom, email, and social media make today’s increasingly digital world go round. And while these invaluable resources have their place, nothing beats the authenticity, depth, and […]

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Streamline Your Communication Strategy with Drip Campaigns and Automated Outreach

Manufacturing automation has transformed shop floors. From automatic bar feeders to robots and cobots, plenty of our members have already dipped their toes into this game-changing breakthrough—and they’ve reaped the […]

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2025 Emerging Leaders

NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry. Since this event targets the younger generation, they may be more […]

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2025 Executive Cohort B

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 […]

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2025 Executive Cohort A

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 […]

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