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Vol. 10, No. 1 Jan / Feb 2017

(CO, UT, ID, MT and WY)

Potatoes Meet Manufacturing At Idaho Steel Products Food Processing Equipment A2ZManufacturing.com

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“Wealth is not to feed our egos but to feed the hungry and to help people help themselves.” Andrew Carnegie It is tax season, and while all year round it is altruistic to donate time and money to those who are less fortunate than us, at this time of year, we can make an extra effort that offers the added incentive of potentially reducing our tax burden. Hmm. Killing two birds with one stone.

I live in Arizona, and while I was terribly let down with the performance of our Arizona Cardinals, there is a Cardinals player whom I am proud to have on our team. Larry Fitzgerald — You have likely heard of this fine athlete, but that isn’t what I am writing about.

In fact, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is one of only 3 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honor. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. First established in 1970, it was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton. Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his community.

Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and Giants quarterback Eli Manning also remain in the running for the award given to NFL stars that go above and beyond in their communities.

“Larry, Eli and Greg are not only top-tier athletes, but also men of great character, integrity and generosity of spirit,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Their passion for community and helping others is having a positive impact on countless individuals and communities, and it’s something we should all celebrate.”

For the winner of the award, which will be announced Feb. 4, $1 million will be donated.

Half will go to a charity of the winner’s choosing, while another $500,000 will be donated to the expansion of Character Playbook, a joint educational project between the NFL and United Way. The two runner-ups will each receive $125,000 to give to a charity of their choice and another $125,000 to Character Playbook.

The Barrett-Jackson Auction, which is held throughout the United States, just ended, and it was hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona. For car enthusiasts, this is considered by many to be the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction. But what you may not be aware of is that the event started as a charitable event. More than forty-six years ago, the first Barrett-Jackson event was held to raise money for the Scottsdale library. While charitable contributions weren’t yet available for the 2017 auction as we went to print, just last year, the Scottsdale auction raised more than $3.4 million, with more than $88 million raised in its history up to last year. Its causes today are much more encompassing than the Scottsdale library, with a focus on education, medicine and Veterans.

We are always looking for ways to create a better workforce, whether we own a manufacturing business or we run a department at an Aerospace OEM. Why not create a ‘Walter Payton ‘Person of theYear’ ( we do want to be inclusive to both men and women), and allow our employees to nominate a superior employee who demonstrates exemplary charitable activities. Not only do we demonstrate recognition for performance in the workplace, but we also recognize characteristics in the winner that demonstrate caring and compassion.

This is our first Rocky Mountain issue of the near year. May 2017 be a year filled with kindness, generosity of spirit, and a stronger US economy that facilitates manufacturing!

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Potatos Meet Manufacturing At Idaho Steel Products Food Processing Equipment This Issue’s Shop Profile Announcements/Releases............................ 6-13 Feature Articles...........................................1,22-24 Buyers Guide Equipment............................ 49-54 Buyers Guide Processes................................ 55-61 Card Gallery................................................... 49-61 Index Of Advertisers..........................................62 Editorial..............................................Throughout

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Announcements & Releases Methods 3D Introduces 3D Systems’ ProX® SLS 500 Production Ready 3D Printer Methods 3D Inc., a subsidiary of Methods Machine Tools Inc. featuring innovative industrial production grade 3D printing solutions, has introduced the 3D Systems’ ProX® SLS 500 Selective Laser Sintering production 3D printer featuring fast speeds, high print resolution and an extensive range of engineered composite materials.The ProX SLS 500 delivers superior parts with high precision, durability and quality, all in a compact production-grade system.

Created for the manufacturing floor, the ProX SLS 500 is the newest generation of SLS printers that redefines production capabilities with repeatable results. This printer is designed to produce exceptionally smooth surfaces and high resolution thermoplastic parts. Ready-touse functional parts and complete assemblies are ideal for aerospace, automotive, patient specific medical devices, fashion accessories and mobile device use cases.

In 2015, Methods Machine Tools announced their partner agreement with 3D Systems, a provider of the most advanced and comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions available today, including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts.Through this partnership, Methods 3D, Inc. was created.

This partnership enhances Methods’ portfolio of leading-edge precision machine tools and solutions for traditional manufacturing with advanced 3D printing solutions, enabling their customers to enter new markets, expand their manufacturing capabilities, and revolutionize manufacturing with 3D printing. Methods 3D has added seven new additive manufacturing labs, strategically located at each of Methods Machine Tools’ technology centers including Sudbury, MA (Boston) headquarters; Detroit, MI; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco, CA; and Los Angeles, CA. For more information, please contact Methods 3D at 65 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776,TEL: (978) 443-5388, FAX: (978) 440-9405 or visit their website at www.Methods3d.com.

Westminster High School receives BIG Check from the Gene Haas Foundation A BIG check from the Gene Haas Foundation in the amount of $5,000 for Scholarships was presented to Catherine Sondgerath (pictured left ), Tec hnology Education Instructor at Westminster High School and some of her students by Mark Smith (not pictured) of MMT Productivity Inc A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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Denver the Local Haas Factory Outlet.

The scholarships will be known as the Gene Haas Scholarships, named after the Gene Haas Foundation who has been offering scholarships to high schools, community colleges and special educational programs that help build skills within the machining industry.

We Know Long Products Improved turnaround on your production cutting orders for bar, tubing or structural shapes. Ryerson

Westminster High School is home to approximately 2,500 students in the Northern Denver metro area and offers students a wide variety of courses, including metalworking, construction, information technology, computer repair and engineering design. Students graduating from WHS may go on to Colorado State University - CU Boulder or Front Range Community College.

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“As my first year at Westminster High School it is my mission to grow our program specifically in the metalworking and machining area.”

Catherine Sondgerath, Instructor

aluminum, nickel or copper alloys.

The Gene Haas Foundation awards grants to High Schools and PostSecondary Schools to assist with their programs, including scholarships for students pursuing Manufacturing Careers. Schools can find out more about potential opportunities and apply for Scholarship Grants at www.ghaasfoundation.org.

Pillar Machine Excels At Small Quantity/ Prototype Parts That Are Quite Large Pillar Machine is renown in the woodworking industry. The company has years of experience building CNC woodworking machines. Their machines have won Challenger’s Awards, and have been awarded many patents.

In the woodworking industry, Pillar Machine is known for pre-glued dowels, CNC bore and dowel machines, and many other products for which they hold the patents.

Nate Nielsen, Director of Marketing for the company, says, “With our ability to forecast and schedule the machines we build for our woodworking customers, we have been able to expand our business model to serve a new industry – supporting machine shops and other customers who want to take advantage of all our shop can offer.” Jack Parker, Engineering and Sales Manager for the company, says, “At Pillar Machine, we have a number of Journeyman caliber machinists who Announcements Continued Page 8

tolerance semi-finished parts in high volumes.

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We Know Plate Products Ryerson’s full line of metal products, in combination with our wide variety of processing capabilities, can simplify your manufacturing and procurement.

Whether you need a one-of-a-kind component or parts in production quantities, we offer the advantage of one stop shopping to reduce your overall costs and streamline your operations.

Markets Served: • Energy / Oil and Gas • Mining • Aerospace

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Zeiss Industrial Metrology Opens Detroit Area Tech Center

Cimatron is now part of 3D Systems THINGS ARE GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER As one of the early pioneers developing CAD/CAM software for manufacturing, Cimatron will continue its 33 year legacy going forward as part of 3D Systems.

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Announcements Continued come from the mold/tool building industry. Couple that with our in-house CNC machining (milling), fabrication (welding) and paint booth, we are well equipped to support customers with low-volume prototype parts as well as Plastic injection mold tooling.” Since the company builds its own products, it can also offer its full assembly expertise to customers.

While the company can manufacture parts as small as 1”x1”, their machinery and overhead cranes are well suited for parts as large as 140”x30. Jack says, “If your suppliers are unable to support your prototype or R&D requirements, you will be pleased to meet a superior manufacturing company that excels at supporting your small prototype/R&D requirements.”

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Zeiss Industrial Metrology opens a new facility in Wixom, Michigan, dedicated to the latest developments for the process chain in car body metrology and automated inspection.

“This center helps us illustrate how to make production more efficient in line, in the measuring room, and in-between.This means production and quality can find solutions to problems anytime, from anywhere in the manufacturing facility. Zeiss also showcases solutions for robotic inspection, quality and process data mining, plus measurement planning and offline programming,” states Bob Wasilesky, key account manager for automated inspection at Zeiss Industrial Metrology.

“This facility provides a one-stop shop for customers to come in and see the full range of ZEISS automated inspection solutions first hand,”Wasilesky says. “The design focuses on learning, with dedicated stations highlighting the interaction of ZEISS technologies in the process chain.”

Star Metal Fluids Introduces Rober t Worthen To The Team!

Robert Worthen is the newest addition to Star Metal Fluids and will be covering the southwest and rocky mountain region with the title of Cleaning Specialist. He will support the cleaning lines represented by Star Metal Fluids; aerospace & defense process cleaning, vapor degreasing, and routine everyday plant & shop cleaning.

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Maximize the Effectiveness of Your High Pressure Coolant System When you combine QualiChem’s

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with high pressure coolant system technology, you can expect:  Over 100% gain in productivity  Over 60% increase in tool life  Cycle times to be cut in half as a result of increased speeds and feeds  Significantly improved surface finishes QualiChem fluids are recommended by:

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Robert was born and raised in California and lived in Central America for two years fulfilling a church mission. Returning to the USA, he attended junior college majoring in Business and Accounting, minoring in Spanish. Upon relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah he attended the University of Utah to further his education. Robert has worked in numerous sales and sales management positions in different industries. He has a diverse business background having worked in food service, software sales, implementation, and training in the healthcare, as well as the chemical industry, most recently working with Brulin Holding Company and is now excited to be working with Star Metal Fluids. Robert currently resides in Salt Lake City with his wife where they raised three children.

and building precision metalworking accessories to help manufacturers squeeze every last drop of performance out of their machine tools.

Our broad product line consists of hundreds of .highperformance tooling and workholding products that are easy to install, reasonably priced, and built rock-solid to handle the toughest jobs our customers can throw at them.

5Th Axis Offers Its Deuce Vise System Designed For Low-Profile Workholding

Robert can be reached toll-free at 1-800-367-9966 or at customerservice@metalfluids.com. Let him go to work for you.

Royal Products’ New Catalog Is Available!

Royal Products is pleased to announce that its 2017 catalog is now available.You can go online to royalproducts.com to order it or you can download it at: http://www.royalproducts.com/catalog.cfm For more than 70 years, Royal Products has been designing A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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5th Axis offers its Deuce vise system designed for low-profile workholding. The vise system blends the functionality of a singlestation vise with a double-station vise, mounted on a common platform.

According to the company, the hardened steel construction provides

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MMT, LLC, A Division of Productivity

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Productivity Inc., the Midwest’s largest distributor of CNC machine tools and related metalworking equipment, has combined with Moncktons Machine Tools, a long-standing reputable machine tool company serving the Colorado and Rocky Mountain region since 1952. This new entity, also called MMT, LLC, for all attendees.

A Division of Productivity (abbreviated from Moncktons Machine Tools) has offices in Denver and Salt Lake City.While MMT, LLC will continue to service the The speakers were CliftonLarsonAllen’s Rocky Mountain region and maintain its employees and current locaErik Skie and Steve Roark, who tions, it now has the capacity to add more resources as its capabilities increase to serve the metalworking sector. The logo was redesigned delivered a great presentation on to reflect the partnership with Productivity Inc.

R&D Tax Credit to the NUNTMA Moncktons represents Haas through its Haas Factory Outlets, as Chapter. They offeredwell advice, tips and as Makino and Citizen/Miyano, in addition to other lines, answers on getting the out this out most of each office.

Mark Smith is the VP General Manager of the Denver office, and Steve Polster is the VP General Manager of the great program. Machine shop owners Salt Lake City office. who were not able to attend and are The the two firms have many interested in utilizing R&D Taxsynergies with the lines they represent and Credit for 2016 are encouraged to • 22 • contact Eric(erik.skie@CLAconnect. com) or Steve (steve.roark@CLAconnect.com) A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain

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Eight NUTNMA Shops were represented, and 7 associate members.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 9th, and the topic is ‘Fluid Filtration and Waste Management’.

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Falcon 9 Returns To Flight With Successful Iridium Launch A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off last month and successfully delivered ten Iridium Communications satellites into polar orbit one hour and 14 minutes later, while the Falcon 9’s first stage successfully landed on a ship off the California coast.

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Despite their advanced age, customers around the world have a 98 percent chance of getting a signal, Matt Desch, Iridium Communications chief executive, said prior to the launch. Nevertheless, Iridium is eager to begin replacing each of its satellites with a new model designed to offer customers more bandwidth and higher data speeds.

With its first two launches, Iridium plans to plug holes in its existing constellation, where aging satellites are no longer functioning. The Jan. 14 launch was aimed at one of those orbital planes. The next launch, scheduled to fly from Vandenberg in April, will fill the second hole, Desch said.

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Iridium purchased seven Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX at a total cost of between $450 million and $500 million, Desch said. SpaceX plans to fly ten satellites on each of those missions. The next launch is scheduled for April with subsequent launches occurring every two months.

Iridium hopes to have its new constellation in place in early 2018.

SpaceX and Ir idium officials attending the launch were extremely pleased the Falcon 9 launch occurred on schedule after multiple delays in recent weeks. Because the ten Iridium satellites needed to reach a specific orbital plane, the launch window was instantaneous. Any delay in the scheduled launch would have meant another 24-hour delay, Desch said.

Approximately eight minutes after launch, SpaceX landed its first stage on the company’s drone ship in the Pacific Ocean called Just Read the Instructions. It was the seventh time SpaceX was able to land its first stage on an uncrewed ship. The Jan. 14 launch was SpaceX’s 28th successful launch.

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As we look forward to 2017, there will be substantial opportunities for manufacturers and integrators to implement new automation technologies and revolutionize manufacturing processes that will be essential to ushering in the next era of American manufacturing.

As companies look to expand and take advantage of new opportunities in the coming months, a challenge many will face is one of too many choices and not enough time. With so many new technologies available—3D vision, robotics and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) interconnectivity—companies might be wondering what to invest in first, how do make the move from outdated machines to a modern, interconnected manufacturing floor, or how to reduce waste and improve profits through automation.These challenges are compounded by the fact that businesses need to make these decisions quickly to capture market share or defend current positions.

Fortunately, we have seen a significant shift in sentiment toward system integrators over the past 12-18 months. In the past, system integrators were brought in to provide specific services or equipment. Clients are now much more collaborative, often sharing their business challenges and one- to three-year goals. This open dialogue allows integrators to obtain a greater understanding of business objectives, helping them provide more comprehensive solutions to improve the efficiency of A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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manufacturing operations. In this role, system integrators act as an extension of the client’s internal team and have a vested interest in the long-term health of the customer.We see this trend continuing as we move forward into the future of U.S. manufacturing.

As companies look to reshore some of their manufacturing facilities in the U.S., they will be faced with keeping production costs low and finding adequate staff to meet their needs. Companies that have been manufacturing overseas might be accustomed to aggressive production cost targets, higher labor availability and lower overall manufacturing expenses. These scenarios might be difficult for companies, but they will also provide opportunities to refine and update antiquated manufacturing practices.

Robotic work cells and IIoT promise to deliver profound and lasting changes to the way goods are manufactured. Both technologies not only address short-term issues like labor shortages and production visibility, but also provide long-term advantages like flexible scalability and preventive analytics.

Automated robotic work cells address the labor shortage problem head on. Robots can run as little or as much as needed and always stand at the ready. This flexibility allows companies to ebb and flow around production seasonality; ramping up during peak periods and slowing during off times all without adding or subtracting labor. Further, as the definition of collaborative robots continues to expand, we are creating new ways for robots and humans to work together safely and efficiently.

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Arguably, the most impactful change we will soon see in manufacturing is the expanded usage of IIoT technologies. IIoT has been talked about for the past few years, but adoption rates have been slow. Some of the world’s largest manufacturers are already investing heavily in these technologies because they see the immediate benefits in having real-time data and cloud-based access. I believe we will see more widespread adoption in 2017, as leading companies like Rockwell Automation provide enterprise solutions that connect all equipment on a manufacturing floor.

This interconnectivity will allow operators to immediately spot areas of waste or bottlenecks in production. Predictive analytics will provide companies with the ability to proactively plan their maintenance strategies so components can be replaced before they fail, allowing a production environment that provides real-time data. Additionally, predictive analytics allows operators to quickly and easily identify areas of waste, allowing companies to reduce waste and increase profit.Source: Automation World; By: Michael Lindley

Defense Industry Hopeful Trump Will Pick Up Obama’s Legacy of Export Control Reform As US President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, the defense industry will be looking for him to build on one of the Obama

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The goal of the administration’s export control reform effort was to simplify the US Munitions List (USML) — which enumerates the defense articles that are controlled by the State Department under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) — by moving items to Commerce Department control, resulting in less paperwork and a faster approval process.

As of 2016, all USML categories, with the exceptions of firearms, ammunition and artillery, have gone through the reform process, and the State Department has started its second review of the list.

For the defense aviation industry, the impact has been dramatic. State Department licenses for items classified by the USML as “aircraft and related items” have downsized by about two thirds, said Rob Hart, who works at the State Department’s Office of Defense Trade Policy, which implements the initiative. “The administration was very clear to try to lessen, or even eliminate if possible, the burden on supplier companies that were having to try to navigate ITAR-level restrictions on essentially commercial technology, simply because of definitions,” said Remy Nathan, Aerospace Industries Association’s vice president of international affairs.

The most sophisticated, advanced and classified aircraft — like the B-21 and B-2 bombers and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter— and all of their related systems and components remain completely controlled under ITAR. But older and commercial-derived aircraft saw many parts and systems move to the Commerce Control List (CCL).

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Within the industry, medical equipment and supplies manufacturing increased by 27 percent, with motor vehicle and parts manufacturing increasing by 30 percent over the five-year period.

Employment within the industry is among the higher-paying sectors in the Utah economy, state officials said. The average monthly manufacturing salary in Utah in 2015 was $4,533, while the statewide average monthly wages across all industries was $3,621, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

The industry is doing so well, in fact, that companies are having a difficult time filling positions with qualified workers, said Todd Bingham, president of the Utah Manufacturers Association — the state’s largest trade organization representing the industry throughout Utah.

Utah currently has approximately 3,500 manufacturing businesses statewide that employ about 100,000 people, Bingham said.

“Really, the only thing that’s holding our companies back is the inability to find skilled workers,” he said. “That is different than some areas of the country.”

Bingham said local companies want to A recent agreement involving expand their operations but have diffithe nation’s president and vice culty attracting younger workers who president has highlighted a typically don’t consider manufacturing sector of the national economy as a long-term career path. that has suffered for years: manufacturing.

“One, they don’t know anything about it, so they are saying, ‘Why would I go In Utah, however, the manu- work in manufacturing when I don’t facturing industry is one of the know anything about it?’” he explained. key growth sectors in the state’s long-range economic plan.

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who can communicate well, think critically and solve problems, he said.

Bingham also noted that many sectors are looking for candidates with two-year certificates and skill sets that allow them to begin working at a high level right away.

“Today’s generation is going to have to adapt a little bit with what is the skill set (required) depending upon their interests,” he said. “This is not your grandfather’s manufacturing industry. It’s evolving, automated, high-tech and clean. It’s not dark, dirty and dead end.”

In Utah, manufacturing is among the key components of the state’s overall economic pie, explained Val Hale, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

“We have such a diverse economy, and underpinning all of that is manufacturing,” Hale said. “It really is such a critical part of our economy.”

Among the issues faced by manufacturers in the Beehive State and across the country is global trade. As noted in the Carrier example, many companies are choosing to shift manufacturing operations abroad to save money.

Some critics blame international trade agreements for the exodus, including deals such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The partnership is a trade agreement among 12 Pacific Rim nations, excluding China. The final proposal was signed in February in Auckland, New Zealand, and is awaiting ratification.

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Critics argue the agreement would adversely affect working families in the U.S. to the benefit of large corporations, while supporters claim the deal would help stabilize commerce between the United States and its Pacific trade partners.

Hale said such agreements are of great benefit to states such as Utah that have a trade surplus — meaning more product exports than imports. So local businesses would be concerned to see those deals eliminated, he said.

“If (the nation) does something that is going impact (Utah’s) ability to export, it could have a fairly dramatic effect on our economy,” Hale said. “Utah, more than other states, could be negatively impacted by some the trade restrictions that are being talked about (nationally).” Source: Ravell Call, Deseret News A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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an expanded headquarters, to further enhance our speed-to-market goals and the customer experience.”

Mikron’s Denver office has also launched an apprenticeship program in coordination with schools and government agencies. Source: Denver Business Journal

Denver Outdoor Gear Manufacturing Company Acquired By New York Investment Group A Denver-based outdoor company has been acquired by a New York investment group that sees the outdoor product area taking off exponentially in the next five to 10 years.

Kwik Tek, Inc. was acquired by Falconhead Capital, LLC, a middle market private equity firm that specifically seeks out sports, leisure and lifestyle focused ventures. Another partner is Virginia-based M3 Outdoor Investments, which is led by the former CEO and founder of BLACKHAWK! Products Group Michael Noell.

KwikTek -- which manufactures Airhead and SportsStuff products -- was founded in 1991 and is a distributor and supplier of outdoor branded products for recreational water sports and winter sports markets.

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Mikron Is Further Expanding Its U.S. HQ In Metro Denver Mikron Automation will again expand its U.S. headquarters, located in Arapahoe County, with an additional 19,000 square feet of industrial space at its existing facility, which is part of the DoveValley Business Park.

Mikron Automation is a division of Switzerland-based Mikron Group, which manufactures customized automation products for pharmaceuticals, medical, automotive, consumer, electrical and construction uses. The company moved its U.S. headquarters from Aurora after the development of its n ew facility in Arapahoe County, which began in 2015.

“Mikron is truly a forward-thinking company with keen insight into how to continue strengthening relationships with current and future customers across North and Central America,” said Celeste Tanner, chief development officer of Confluent Development.

Denver-based Confluent Development developed Mikron’s initial space in the business park as an anchor tenant for a 25-acre technology park.

After the expansion is complete, which is expected this spring, Mikron will have 82,000 square feet.

“With our relocation in 2015 supporting improved operational processes, we’ve been thrilled to see that our current demand has far exceeded projections, triggering the need for immediate growth,” said Mike Gunner, general manager for Mikron in Denver. “We’re very pleased to soon have A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

Kwik Tek’s Aaron Kramer will stay on as CEO. “Their market expertise makes them the perfect partners to help ensure that even more people can enjoy our exciting products,” Kramer said.

Falconhead Capital CEO David Moross said he was attracted to the Colorado company because it had been well managed and was growing organically 17 to 20 percent a year. It already was expanding into new warehouse space and has roughly 1,500 products.

There’s even been a Sharp executive who spoke with Nikkei Asian review who said that the idea is Mr Son’s idea. Foxconn is thinking of building a manufacturing plant in the US, as the country has a large market for TVs and other consumer electronics - with Foxconn rumored to be considering a huge $8.6 billion investment in US manufacturing.

TSMC are even considering the shift to American soil, with TSMC Chairman Morris Chang talking with DigiTimes that the manufacturing giant hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a manufacturing plant in the US. If you think that 65% of TSMC’s revenues are generated from chips being made by American companies, it would only make sense for TSMC to consider the big shift to the US.

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Share prices of Colorado’s uranium companies soared last month after the world’s leading uranium-mining country said it’s cutting back on production.

Kazakhstan said it would cut its uranium production by 10 percent this year; a move that sent shares of Colorado uranium companies soaring.

Bloomberg reported that Kazakhstan will cut output by more than 2,000 tons this year. The country reportedly mined nearly 40 percent of the world’s uranium last year.

Last month, president-elect Donald Trump’s tweet that the U.S. “must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” also sent shares of Uranium Resources soaring.

Uranium is a key ingredient in the production of nuclear weapons, as well as used in the nuclear power industry.

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When a customer asks for guidelines to perform a new repair, ATR engineers must refer to paper drawings and 20-30-year-old software.

The technique is relatively slow, and some computing tools are becoming or are already obsolete. Because many young engineers are familiar only with CAD tools, ATR has had to instruct them on drawing-board use. The company determined that four years spent digitizing drawings would be worthwhile, given that an ATR aircraft’s service life is 30 years or more.

“We will save time when devising each repair drawing; we will thus be faster in answering our customers’ requests,” Vladimir Camuzard, head of structures support engineering, tells Aviation Week.

Customers include airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers.

ATR is digitizing the design drawings for the ATR 72 regional turboprop, a four-year endeavor that shows how 3-D digital mockups have become all-important, even for an aircraft in service for three decades.

The need the manufacturer identified is different than what manufacturers usually emphasize when using the latest in computer-

Another anticipated improvement is the readability of design drawings.

“When a customer has to replace a part, their maintenance technicians have to use the drawings we send them,” but they lose time in trying to decipher them, Camuzard explains. Customers had therefore suggested that ATR use a virtual mockup, which would give them a better understanding of the aircraft’s design and help them train their employees. Source: Aviation Week & Space Technology

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Ken Goldberg is turning an empty coffee mugofaround Despite some global trade uncertainties created as a result the U.S. andoutlook aroundofinthehisaerospace hands. election, Fitch Ratings boosted its overall “Oh, it’s so complicated for and defense industry to positive from stable. a robot to be able to make Still, Fitch said there are global trade risks hurt sense ahead of thatthat kindcould of data,” commercial aerospace companies. Analysts suggested that he says,have eyeing his fingers President-elect Donald Trump’s talk about tougher policies grasping the trade cup with a with in particular, could impactis some buying overseas. look China, of wonder.

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The is of aircraft from Boeing and Airbus is expected to rise about 8 percent in “unstructured environments,” like a messy home or busy warehouse, next and grow 4 percent in 2018.

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Fitch also observed there is additional political risk from the U.S. The trick: Human brains have developed automated, easilycommercial customized government’s Export-Import Bank, which Boeing’s routines.

“When I see a new pen that I’ve never seen before, I know how airplanes business and other manufacturers depend on for financing to pick it up,”customers. says Goldberg. “So what I do is, I map it into something I international do have experience with and I apply that, adapt it on the fly.” He and his “The Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) another gradfuture studentsofatthe the U.S. Berkeley Autolab are applying the sameisprinciple development to watch, as shutting the database Ex-Im bank negatively to robotics.They’ve developed an online of 3Dcould virtual objects, affect the competitiveness of U.S.-based aerospace manufacturers,” called Dexterity Network (Dex-Net, for short) to pre-calculate how said Fitch.any kind of shape. Dex-Net contains about 10,000 virtual to grasp objects, with plans to grow to hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions.

Some lawmakers consider the Ex-Im Bank, which provided financing for justAmazon’s over 10 percent of Boeing’s form Using Alexa Voice Service,aircraft Mahlersales asks in the2015, robota to packof corporate welfare and3D-printed would like objects to eliminate it. That said, backers some of those oddball into a box.

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But even failures generate knowledge.

“You could do this in parallel, so you have hundreds of robots doing experimentation,” Goldberg says.

“Through a combination of accident and guided search they will figure out the strategies or policies that will work, and they can share them.”

Trying in another spot on the red object, YuMi finally gets a good grasp. The robot places it and two other items that Mahler requested into the box, adds packing material, and closes the box for shipping.

If you’re thinking, “Amazon might like this,” you’re right. In 2015, the e-commerce behemoth launched the Amazon Robotics Challenge, a contest to build robots that could replace people in its shipping centers.The University of Delft in the Netherlands won the 2016 competition, mastering the challenge to unload 12 products from a tote bag into a series of bins, then load another dozen objects from bins into a tote. Delft’s robot used a suction device for things with a flat surface, but it needed a claw for others.The process was precise, but agonizingly slow.

Berkeley hasn’t taken part in the Amazon challenge, but it will enter a longstanding contest this year for housekeeping robots. Part of the annual RoboCup competition (best known for its robot soccer games), RoboCup@Home challenges teams to perform household tasks like vacuuming, serving food, or cleaning up clutter. Each team will pick one of two Japanese models to program:Toyota’s Human Support Robot or SoftBank’s rather adorable Pepper.

How appealing would a robot housekeeper be? Very, Goldberg predicts. “If it cost even $2,000 but it would keep the floor clean, that’s worth it,” he says. “We’re constantly yelling at my kids to pick up after themselves.”The professor has two children with his wife, the film-

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A company called Seven Dreamers has taken a first step toward Rosie with a clothes-folding robot called Laundroid. A dozen years in development, the device is promised to go on sale in March. It’s extremely slow and does just that one chore.

3D Printing Will Decrease Costs for Tools, Dies and Molds The Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) looks at new technologies and works with industry to bring innovations in additives and composites over into industry.

Their efforts include technologies that increase deposition rates of 3D printing, new materials for 3D printing and new applications for 3D printing.

The director of the facility, Bill Peter, explains that one area of focus is tooling for composites.The United States lost 37 percent of the tool and die industry in less than a decade, and ORNL believes that 3D printing can help bring this work back from overseas because it can reduce lead time from six months to a matter of days.

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PREPARING FOR ITS 100TH YEAR MANUFACTURING POTATO FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT! Idaho Steel will be celebrating its Centennial anniversary next year! The company, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, designs and manufactures potato food processing equipment – serving an industry that is best described as recession resistant. Their equipment can be found in every continent in the world, co-owner Davis Christensen says, with the exception of the Antarctic.

The company opened for business in 1918 as a small fabrication shop. After World War II, Davis says, “The processing world opened up, with companies like McDonalds mass producing fast food. Idaho Steel, with its long history in fabrication, was well positioned to participate in the potato food processing manufacturing industry. In fact, Idaho Steel’s machines were among the first to produce dehydrated potato flakes and granules for the Army.

In 1991 Lynn Bradshaw purchased the company, and today it is co-owned by Lynn’s family members (sons) Alan and DeLynn Bradshaw and his son-in-law Davis Christensen.

Today, Idaho Steel is a complete OEM, with in-house capabilities including; • Engineering and Design – Using the latest advances in AutoCAD, Inventor design (including 3D Modeling), and manufacturing software, they are able to provide their customers with custom and off-the-shelf potato food processing equipment. Their latest innovation, yet to be rolled out, uses Virtual Reality technologies to enable customers to download a machine they wish to purchase, and virtually work with the machine.

• Manufacturing – The company offers a fully tooled machining and fabrication shop. CNC processes are used in both fabrication and machining of all their products. They have recently added 3D printing to their manufacturing operations, and Davis says it is used to make smaller plastic parts that were tying up their machining centers, and can now be made quicker and more cost effectively. This also allowed them to combine several pieces into one, and allowed them to eliminate nuts and bolts that could come apart and fall into the equipment, and contaminate the food being processed.

• Installation and Support – Idaho Steel supports the installation of their equipment into their customers’ facilities and they offer a complete parts and shipping department for their customers replacement parts requirements.

Idaho Steel’s customers hail from all over the world, and their end-users include fast food giants such as McDonalds, as well as frozen potato manufacturers like Ore-Ida (the inventor of tater tots).

Potatoes take on many shapes, from the hash browns we love, to tater tots, to curly fries, to diced potatoes, to Julienne potatoes, to mashed potatoes, to the standard French fries, just to name a few, and often fast food companies make their potato shape unique – much like a signature to their brand. Frozen potato manufacturers, too, have their own unique potato shapes that often require custom potato processing equipment. For this reason, Davis says, “We don’t make widgets – in fact many of the systems we design are custom.”

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Idaho Steel’s potato processing machines are largely manufac-

tured with stainless steel, and they are built to last. In fact, many Idaho Steel food-processing machines built 50 years ago are still in service today. Today, the company manufactures four different process lines: Flake, form, fry and mash. Each line requires several different machines.

More than 2 decades ago, Idaho Steel formed a partnership with Kiremko, a Dutch company that also manufactures equipment for the potato processing industry. Davis says that the partnership with Kiremko enabled Idaho Steel’s further growth in the worldwide market.

Idaho Steel’s ownership team also offers their own branded potato processing equipment through a company called Reyco Systems, which the family partners own. Across the 2 entities, Idaho Steel and Reyco Systems, the companies reside in 4 facilities totaling ~ 100,000 square feet, and they employ more than 220 people, all in Idaho.

In order to remain competitive over the past nearly 100 years, Idaho Steel has consistently invested in superior equipment for their manufacturing operations. In fact, they have purchased a number of their machine tools through Smith Machinery over the past several decades. Clark Smith, 4th generation owner of Smith Machinery, says, “Idaho Steel has been a loyal customer for many years now — they purchased their early Cincinnati shears and press brakes from my father, Tracy Smith, and some of these decades old machine tools are still operational today.”

Under the current ownership, Idaho Steel continues to purchase many of their machine tools through Smith Machinery. Brad Birkinbine, Machine Shop Manager with more than 20 years of tenure at the company, says, “I tend to restrict the number of machine tool dealers who we work with and I can say that when I need a superior, solid machine, I go to Smith Machinery. The Smith Machinery team is outstanding — our Sales Engineer Klaus Lassig and owner Clark Smith are just

so knowledgeable. They also pay attention to our business, and they understand it so that they can make machine tool recommendations that are based upon our business and requirements.” He continued, “With some other machine tool dealers, you feel they are just proposing a machine to close a sale.”

Service is a critical component in Idaho Steel’s machine tool purchases. Brad says, “Smith Machinery’s training and service is exceptional, and I would grade them a 99%.”

He added that the training provided

by AJ and the service provided by Larry and Paul is also best in class.

“We call Larry and Paul our ‘go-to’ guys, and when we have any questions or issues they are here in a heartbeat”, Brad elaborated. Davis adds, “Smith Machinery takes great care of us.”

stress for our team.”

Klaus sees a special work ethic in the team at Idaho Steel. As a former machine shop owner, Klaus recognizes the importance of a dedicated team. “There are so many people at Idaho Steel who genuinely care about the quality of work and the end product.The level of detail is so impressive; in fact when I saw the legs for one of their dryer drums, they were so perfect that I was sure they were robotically welded – in fact, the welder who had just finished welding on the legs, was standing nearby, and you could just see the pride he showed in his work. What you see at Idaho Steel is more like art, its not just functional.”

Idaho Steel is not just celebrating 100 years next year, but they are poised to see many more decades servicing the potato food processing industry. To learn more about the company, go to idahosteel.com To learn about all of Smith Machinery’s fine line of precision machine tools, and their outstanding service, contact them at (801) 263-6403 or visit smithmachinetools.com

Smith Machinery purchased machines are seen throughout the company, and they include 6 Mazak VCNs (Ver tical Center Nexus), a Mazak VTC (Vert i c a l Tr ave l i n g Column) vertical machining center, and 11 Romi CNC machining centers.

Recently they purchased the Mazak VTC-800/30-SR, a 5-axis, Vertical Traveling Column, vertical machining center. Brad says, “The swivel head delivers improved accuracy and repeatability due to the backlash free design, which allows the machining of complex features and contours.” He continued, “We’ve seen a significant reduction of machining processes and increased productivity, thanks to the additional axis.”

Brad and Davis agree that superior machines are a necessary ingredient to manufacturing quality products for their customers, but they also recognize the value of their employees.

Brad says, “My team leaders all have more than 20 years of tenure with the company, most with close to 30 years, and we remain loyal to Idaho Steel because it is a great place to work.”

Davis adds, “Our experienced machinists appreciate that we are willing to invest in superior machines for their use. Not only do they embrace new technology, but since we service an industry that runs 24x7, the reliability of superior machines reduces the A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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The Psyche mission is scheduled to launch in 2023.

“Lucy will visit a target-rich environment of Jupiter’s mysterious Trojan asteroids, while Psyche will study a unique metal asteroid that’s never been visited before,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington D.C. “This is what Discovery Program missions are all about – boldly going to places we’ve never been to enable groundbreaking science.”

The Lucy project is named after the fossil named “Lucy” that anthropologists study as one of the earliest identifiable human predecessors.

Levison’s career has been largely in conducting theoretical simulations to understand planetary formation. In running through models in 2008, he concluded the Trojan-class asteroids following Jupiter in orbit likely contain valuable real-world clues to how the planets formed.

He and other SwRI researcher worked with Lockheed Martin Space Systems (LMSS) engineers and other teams of scientists to develop a proposal for a craft to go study them.

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For this latest Discovery Program selection, NASA capped the spacecraft development cost at $450 million each and selected what to fund based on an assessment of each proposals risk, engineering development and research benefit.

LMSS was involved in three of the five finalists. In addition to the Lucy proposal, LMSS and researchers proposed a pair of missions to visitVenus, a planet to which NASA hasn’t sent a science probe since 1989.

Selecting the asteroid missions for the latest Discover Program projects means getting data on types of small bodies in the solar system that space probes have never visited before, Levison said.

And doing so comes as scientists have been rethinking theories about how planets formed.

Scientists used to think that planets formed accreting material from nearby in the solar system, but more recent research suggests the planets moved around as they formed and their gravity pulled in materials from one region of the solar system to another.

with the water and volatile compounds found on Earth having originated in the outer edges of the solar system, Levison said.

Levison believes the Trojan-class asteroids are leftover from those processes, and getting detailed information about them will help scientists understand how the solar system we see came into being.

He likened the solar system to a crime scene and theTrojan-class asteroids to small pieces of evidence illuminating what happened.

The Lucy spacecraft will take several years to build. It won’t reach the first clump of Trojan asteroids until 2027, and it will fly by four of them over the next year. Then, after crossing the solar system assisted by the gravity of passing planets, it’s slated to reach the second set of Trojan asteroids in 2033.

The spacecraft’s path takes it past examples of all the known types of Trojan-class asteroids.

He credits Lockheed Martin researchers for figuring out Lucy’s complicated, pretzel-shaped trajectory, and for realizing the planets fortuitously will be positioned to help Lucy on its way.

“The planets are literally aligning to allow us to do this.” Levison said. “We looked at other launch dates, but there really isn’t an opportunity as rich Jupiter and Saturn are now believed to be the oldest planets in the solar as this one. It’s incredibly unlikely. Finding it took a lot of work.” Source: system and the Earth may be the byproduct of those planets’ formation, Denver Business Journal A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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In Donald Trump’s Washington, Business Lobbyists Champ at the Bit President Donald Trump’s victory has sparked one of the most pitched lobbying efforts inWashington in years as the prospect of business-friendly policies has companies from the airline industry to Wall Street launching new blitzes.

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Oil and gas firms are pressing to roll back federal regulations on drilling.

Verizon Communications Inc. and other large telecommunications firms want changes to the net neutrality rules championed by President Barack Obama’s administration.

Airlines are seeking stronger enforcement of an aviation agreement in hopes of stopping foreign carriers from getting an unfair advantage on the most prized international routes. Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and other defense contractors are scrambling to protect against cuts in the Pentagon’s budget.

“People are getting out the agendas that they have had for years, but never thought could happen,” said Ed Kutler, a longtime Washington lobbyist.

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Lobbyists for Wall Street already are pressing Congress to rescind a range of Dodd-Frank financial regulations that they say are too onerous.

Mr. Trump isn’t the first president to come to Washington with a pledge to rein in the influence-peddling industry. Mr. Obama, a Democrat, made a similar promise when he took office eight years ago.

Companies, labor unions and interest groups spent a total of $3.2 billion on lobbying in 2015, the last year for which complete figures are available, down slightly from $3.3 billion in 2008, the year before Mr. Obama took office, according to lobbying data compiled by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. However, the decline likely had more to do with lobbyists reducing the activity they reported on disclosure forms, rather than a real decline in lobbying activity.

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“The defense industry began the Trump transition expecting a sizable increase in defense spending, however some of his appointments and tweets have left the industry confused and a bit worried,” said Loren Thompson, a defense-industry consultant. Sourcxe: WSJ Oil and gas firms, for example, are preparing a broad effort to roll back regulations they said make it hard to drill for oil and gas and build new pipelines. They hope to wrest control of the issue from environmental groups, who had successfully blocked key projects, such as the Keystone Pipeline, during Mr. Obama’s term.

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(Granted, the fact that Utah took No. 1 has a lot to do with the declining fortunes of North Dakota, whose economic boom in natural gas has cooled along with energy prices. North Dakota had very few people to begin with, so any raw increase in migrations shot it to the top of the list. This year, it’s No. 37.)

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Utah, then, is a bit of an oddity in the U.S., which on the whole has crept closer to the low birth rates seen in Europe and Japan.

Relatively permissive immigration keeps the country from entering a Japan-style demographic tailspin, funneling in new residents to stand in for the ones not being born. But places like Utah, where birthrates resemble the Baby Boom of the 1940s and ’50s, are becoming increasingly rare.

These population figures are not the final word. The Census continuously revises its estimates, sometimes to the detriment of certain states; one recent analysis found the Bureau had drastically overestimated international migration in previous estimates. The overall numbers will almost certainly change, and so could Utah’s position.

But one way or another, things are changing, even there.The state’s fertility has dropped sharply in the past three decades, though it’s still high compared to the rest of the U.S. National trends probably play the biggest role—more women are finishing college and delaying motherhood. But LDS policy plays a role, too. In 2012, the Mormon church lowered the age at which women could become missionaries from 21 to 19, making the traditionally male rite-of-passage more accessible. Cannon thinks that could push Mormon women to delay marriage, and lower the number of children they’ll eventually have.

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New Space: Spotlight on Some of the ‘Next Big Things’ Over the last few years, space has suddenly become hip with the likes of Spacebook, Google and Facebook resonating with young Millennials attracted by the possibilities of working on spacebased initiatives. In Silicon Valley, there are many start-up companies with lofty goals and big ambitions. But, who are these companies and why should you be aware of them? We take a look at some of the hottest new companies entering satellite and what they are looking to bring to our industry.

RedWorks RedWorks has the ambition to create shelters that will enable human colonization of the Solar System, starting with Mars. The startup has taken lessons from ancient architecture, structures found in nature, the micro-home movement, and NASA studies to approach space habitats from a wholly unique perspective that will make the best use of additive manufacturing technologies.

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pany is working on a project it is tentatively calling “Brick Zero,” which he describes as the first 3-D printed building material made wholly from onsite resources on Earth. “This is where we see the prime market, where this technology can be entered into — at least terrestrially, speaking. This will allow us to develop the technology that we want to eventually adapt to build infrastructure in space,” he adds.

Kirkpatrick highlights the shifts he has seen in the past five years toward reusable launch technologies and in-space services, citing what he sees as a grander shift toward what could be an economic boom in space. “[This] really has lit a fire under us to try and develop the technology required to make that boom possible and more accessible for more companies,” he says.

In terms of where he sees RedWorks going, he says in the next two to five years, it will be primarily focused on terrestrial market entry of things, where their technology can have an immediate impact while the space industry continues to develop. “And, at the same time lets us capitalize all that technology so that by the time we are prepared to deploy and service the market as it emerges in NewSpace, we’ll have all the bugs worked out and without having to raise additional funds.”

RedWorks began as an entry into the NASA 3D Printed Habitat Challenge. Having made it to the finals in New York, the team was able to discuss and talk with others about some of their ideas.

Deep Space Industries This is yet another exciting company to come out of SiliconValley. Deep Space Industries (DSI) is getting ready to launch its satellites next year with the plan to do a resource assessment on an asteroid. The company is developing a lot of the technologies it needs, both for advanced spacecraft to work around the asteroid, and for everything to take the asteroid apart and make it useful for other people, according to Daniel Faber, CEO of DSI. While Faber highlights other companies working on asteroid research, where he says DSI comes into the equation is on the technology side.The company is building very advanced nanosatellites and micro satellites.

DSI has commercial products to provide mobility to satellites in orbit, such as orbital thrust systems, some high reliability avionics, and proximity operation sensors — a lot of things that are a really advancing the capabilities of small orbital spacecraft. Faber says this is “the company’s business right now” and is selling these spacecraft and that equipment.

“We have sort of a leadership because we’re driven by our ambitious goals, and we end up building technology that is more capable, more robust, smaller and lighter and just generally aligned with what customers in Earth orbit are looking for in the next generation of satellites in terms of capability, launch constellations or those kinds of things,” he adds.

DSI has adopted what it calls “a very rational approach” to financing.

Faber says in order to execute its business plan, the company does not need extremely large amounts of capital up front.Where it needs capital is to help build the capability of its team and products to sell into the marketplace, creating revenue growth and momentum. Faber says DSI is now “well along” this path.

So, how does Faber see the business developing over the next 10 years? He believes in 10 year’s time, you can expect to be returning materials from the asteroid to Earth orbit, and making that commercially available as part of a growing space-based supply chain industry. DSI is going to be developing the technologies we need to realize this and also to use those materials.

“Without the kinds of technologies to make use out of a large amount of nickel, or hydrocarbons for refueling satellites on orbit or supplying the ISS with consumables like water, for example, there’s not going to be any market for it. So a lot of the work we do is in market creation and the utilization of these technologies,” says Faber. “We are working with partners on that. A lot of people have pieces to this puzzle, and all we have to make sure is that they all work together. And have that bootstrap strategy that really shows how one product that we build leads into the next product, leads into the next, which is then useful in that 10-year timeframe.”

Made in Space Made In Space, is developing additive manufacturing technology for use in the space environment. By manufacturing space assets in space, as opposed to launching them from Earth, the company plans to accelerate and broaden space development while also providing unprecedented access for people on Earth to use in-space capabilities. The biggest thing the company is working on right now is Archinaut, an on-orbit manufacturing and assembly system. Archinaut can additively manufacture parts, extended structures, and then it has the robotic capability to assemble them together. “This provides, if you think of building imaging systems, large dishes or connecting two large structures on orbit or, maybe repurposing some existing satellite systems,” says Spencer Pitman, head of product strategy at Made in Space.

Pitman says Archinaut’s phase one is set to be complete late next year, probably in November. “Archinaut is a capability; it is a set of technologies. Some of those technologies we’ll demonstrate on-orbit, some of them we’ll demonstrate here,” he says. After 2019, Pitman expects Made In Space to launch Free Flyer, an integrated system of the basic mix of these technologies.

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The company has had Research and Development (R&D) support from the likes of NASA and DARPA, among others.Yet, Lewicki points out Planetary Resources is actively developing capabilities for the commercial market, so this could be Fortune500 companies. In the remote sensing area, the company has the opportunity to measure the Earth from space and that’s taken the interest of companies like Bayer crop science and others in that area, according to Lewicki

Planetary Resources Planetary Resources is focusing its efforts on sensors that are able to detect the composition and presence of resources. This ranges from thermographic infrared, to hyper spectral imaging. The company is developing these sensors and creating what it considers a very low cost, deep space platform that will allow it to get out to near-Earth asteroids and measure their resources.

It seems like many of the jigsaw pieces are falling into place to help Planetary Resources become a success. “And with the development of the technology with the support of country-level activities … whether it be space policy and the U.S. passing laws recognizing the ownership of property rights from asteroids, or the development of space resources initiative in Luxembourg,” says Lewicki. “All of these are strong steps toward making this industry happen. Like all overnight successes there are many, many years of quiet work that put them into place. But this is how we’ve built the company, and really the only way that these sorts of things ever happen is through just a steady focus on the goal.”

“We have the opportunity today with things like the CubeSat standard, and other small satellite opportunities to test these technologies out in Earth orbit and use new manufacturing techniques, new technologies, innovations from other industries to create capability in space,” says Chris Lewicki, president and CEO at Planetary Resources. “We launched our first satellite last year, which represented a new computing architecture.This year we’re deploying the first thermographic sensor into space, which has been for commercial purposes. And we’re making progress toward that goal.”

In terms of what he sees happening over the next 10 years, Lewicki says, “the progress that we’ll see with all the different companies and interests working on that I think is going to bring this evermore into a kind of ordinary operation in space, where we are starting to see the beginnings of reusable boosters and an incredible commercial activity in space. And at Planetary Resources we’re proud to be contributing to something that we think is important to everything that we’ll be doing in space.” Source: Interactivesatellitetoday.com

Pitman sys the company is “confident” there will be a strong customer base for Archinaut, saying it offers “a good play for resiliency.”

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AIA’s Melcher: “Megatrends” That Demand Focus in 2017 Aerospace Industries Association’s President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Melcher today articulated industry priorities with the new administration and the 115th Congress, and what the aerospace and defense industry must accomplish to help advance America’s fundamental interests in 2017 and beyond.

In a speech before more than 300 industry and media representatives, Melcher outlined four “Megatrends” that are shaping a challenging policy arena in both Washington D.C. and a rapidly changing global environment. AIA is calling attention to these trends and outlining the actions necessary on its priorities to affect positive change in Washington in the areas of national security, stimulating the economy and bolstering American jobs.

The four Megatrends include: The State of Deficit Politics, U.S. Leadership in a Global Economy, Smart Regulations, and Digital Economy.

“The sorry state of deficit politics is the first Megatrend that requires much greater attention,” said Melcher. “We deeply regret the prolonged budget uncertainty, and unthinking austerity of recent years—especially when it comes to funding real and emerging security needs, and the technological investment that will pay untold dividends in the civil aviation and space arenas.”

“Second, we’re disturbed by the increasing threats to policies that expand our industry’s trade competitiveness that have led to self-inflicted wounds to U.S. leadership in a global economy.We intend to continue assertively making the case for positive engagement in global trade.”

According to the company, the tests were conducted to “Third, we see a need for smart regulation to reduce the burden imposed demonstrate the missile’s by government rules, regulations and executive orders on industry.” ability to engage time-sensi“And fourth, the rapid transition to a digital global economy that we’re tive targets. Raytheon officials praised their product’s performance witnessing presents significant opportunities and challenges as more following the demonstration. attention is paid to big data analytics and addressing cyber risks,” he said.

“Tomahawk’s tactics and procedures have evolved to support the new missions that are being assigned to the weapon,” program director Dave Adams said in a press release. “Tomahawk continues to serve and rapidly deliver urgently needed capabilities to the Fleet.”

During the first test, a Tomahawk missile was fired by U.S. Navy personnel from the USS Pinckney using the Launch Platform Mission Planning capability. The weapon followed a pre-planned route throughout the trial.

For the second test, crew members fired the weapon for a longer duration, and also conducted a terminal dive maneuver to strike the intended target. Raytheon said the performance confirms the Tomahawk’s ability to attack heavily defended targets.

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With these Megatrends influencing all aspects of the aerospace and defense enterprise, AIA outlined its priority goals aimed at affecting positive change in Washington and our industry. Those priorities focus on national security, a new Security Cooperation Doctrine, adherence to a federal fiscal year, approving directors for the Export Import Bank of the U.S., FAA reauthorization, selling American goods and services, and several others.

“So as we seek clear paths for future economic growth, we need to build on our strengths,” Melcher said. “We must make a conscious decision to invest in the national security, civil space, aeronautics and 21st century air transportation systems. This will assure that our nation remains at the forefront of innovation, continues to be the hub for providing

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Raytheon’s Standard Missile-6 Approved For International Sale The U.S. Department of Defense has cleared Raytheon’s Standard Missile-6 for sale to various international customers.

The Standard Missile-6, or SM-6, is currently procured by the U.S. Navy to provide anti-aircraft and anti-ship defenses for its fleet. The weapon is designed to engage enemy fighters, vessels, and unmanned aircraft, and is compatible with existing AEGIS-equipped cruisers and destroyers.

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OPEC Sees Market Stability In 2017 OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo forecast that stability would return to oil markets this year while price hawk Venezuela said it hoped its crude basket would rise to $70 in coming months.

The head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries was back in Caracas for a second meeting in two months with President Nicolas Maduro whom he lavishly praised for an “inspirational” role in the producers’ pact to cut output.

“We remain optimistic Mr. President that with the full and timely implementation of this historic decision between us and non-OPEC, in 2017 the situation of our economies will improve tremendously,” Barkindo said at a news conference with Maduro.

The Defense Department’s approval comes after earlier tests confirmed the missile’s ability to be used against ocean surface targets.

“And stability to the oil market that has eluded us for nearly three years will be restored on a sustainable basis in the interest of producers, consumers and the global economy.”

“International navies are seeking the level of sophisticated protection that SM-6 provides,” program director Mike Campisi. “The flexibility of this multi-mission effector drives significant savings for our partners and allies; it’s the exact opposite of a boutique missile.”

Under the accord reached in late 2016, OPEC, Russia and other non-members of the producer group will curtail oil output by nearly 1.8 million bpd, initially for six months.

Raytheon’s SM-6 was first deployed in 2013, with several variants tested in July 2015 and December 2016. During the trials, the SM-6

Maduro, who sent officials round the world over the last two years to lobby for output cuts, said he hoped the pact would help raise Venezuela’s crude basket to $60 in the first half and $70 later in 2017.

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The Business Case for More Women in Manufacturing Leadership The many challenges facing the manufacturing sector include recruiting, retaining and advancing top talent. Manufacturing needs leaders who will create the future and inspire innovation.

Research shows that women are ideally suited for this type of leadership, yet women continue to be under-represented in manufacturing at all levels. The data and research related to women in manufacturing create a compelling business case for having more women in manufacturing leadership. Fortunately, there are many effective strategies that leaders can adopt to increase the number and percentage of women in manufacturing.

Data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that manufacturing includes a little less than 30% women, where the overall U.S. workforce is 47% women and women comprise 52% of all professionals and managers.

Catalyst, an organization dedicated to accelerating the progress of women in the workplace, reports that in 2016, women comprised less than 30% of the S&P 500 durable goods manufacturing workforce, 20% of the executives and only 5% of the CEOs. The numbers are slightly better in non-durable goods manufacturing, where women comprise 36% of the workforce, 24% of the executives and 6% of the CEOs. More Women, More Money A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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Putting more women on teams increases the collective intelligence of those teams and improves team performance. Innovation related to new product design also increases when teams are gender-equal.The bottom line from five decades of research on women in leadership is that there is an irrefutable and verifiable link between women in leadership and improved business performance.

While the business case supports the inclusion of women in manufacturing, the research is limited on how to effectively recruit, retain and advance women in these traditionally male-dominated organizations. Instead, the research has focused on why women leave male-dominated professions and organizations.

An overview of these studies shows that women leave due to a lack of promotional opportunities, a lack of challenging, novel and interesting work assignments, poor relationships with leaders and co-workers and bias in the workplace.

Pay is also cited as a reason women leave manufacturing, and data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms a salary discrepancy, as women in manufacturing earned only 75.8% as much as men in 2015.

Some women do leave the industry for family reasons, but the majority of women who leave manufacturing do not stay at home, but opt for a career in a different sector.

The research we have done at CaseWestern Reserve University shows that those women who persist in manufacturing organizations do so because they believe they will achieve, they have challenging and interesting work that leads to promotional opportunities, they have the support of their leaders, and they find meaning in their profession.

These women develop supportive relationships, not only at work but in their personal lives.These relationships help them navigate the sometimes difficult and mysterious career obstacles encountered in manufacturing.

The women who persist have opportunities to develop their professional and leadership skills.

For manufacturing organizations that want to recruit, retain and advance women in their organizations, we recommend the following strategies: • First, commit to an inclusive organization. Put goals in place for every level including at the highest levels of leadership. Identify the processes where women are excluded, such as in recruiting talent. Work with non-profits like Women in Manufacturing, AAUW, Catalyst and other organizations whose mission it is to increase the number of women in non-traditional careers.

•To retain women in manufacturing, make sure that women have work that is challenging and interesting. Help them develop a comprehensive plan for their career so that they know they can achieve. Include opportunities

for women to develop their professional and leadership skills and competencies.We have found in the Leadership Lab for Women in Manufacturing offered by Women in Manufacturing and Case Western Reserve University, that about 40% of our graduates report promotions within a year of finishing the program. Participants also report a significant increase in self-confidence, a clearer vision of their future, and greater understanding of their strengths and how to leverage them within their organizations.

• Assign mentors and sponsors. Mentors are people in the organization who guide women on career choices and aid in the development of a long-term career plan. Sponsors are high-level leaders in the organization who can help women obtain high-visibility assignments and promotions.

Advancing women in organizations is often unfairly influenced by a societal bias that equates leadership with men.This is especially true in manufacturing, where the workforce continues to be dominated by men and women are still seen as “different.” Companies that recognize and mitigate these biases by developing processes and procedures to promote women to leadership will have a competitive advantage.

Organizational change is difficult, and creating an inclusive culture continues to be one of the toughest challenges facing manufacturing. Research shows, however, that taking the important step of developing and implementing an aggressive plan to increase the number of women in manufacturing, especially in leadership, will have a positive impact on the organization. Source: Industry Week; By: Kathleen Buse

Defense Pick Mattis Backs Lockheed F-35, Manned Northrop B-21 Bomber Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, who has been tapped as defense secretary, said that Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth fighter is key for the U.S. and its allies and supports having human pilots fly Northrop Grumman’s forthcoming B-21 bomber.

The F-35 — which has an acquisition price tag of about $400 billion for more than 2,400 planes — has come under sustained criticism from President-elect Donald Trump, who again blasted the program Wednesday for being behind schedule and over budget. He also suggested the F-35 would face competition from Boeing’s (BA) F/A-18 Super Hornet.

The F-35 “is critical for our own air superiority in the future because of stealth characteristics and some of the electronics capability that’s inherent in the airplane,” Mattis said during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Trump has “in no way shown any lack of support” for the F-35, he added, but just wants “bang for his buck.”

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When asked about the B-21 Raider, he paused and said he supports a manned bomber.That program, which is in early development, has been criticized by Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain for not being more transparent on its total acquisition costs, which analysts have put at $50 billion to $80 billion.

Northrop’s B-21 isn’t currently being designed to be unmanned but that capability would be a consideration in the future, the Air Force said last year.

Shares of Lockheed closed down 1% at 252.62 on the stock market today.

Northrop, which is also a major F-35 subcontractor, fell 1% as well to finish at 229.15, and Boeing slipped 0.7% to 158.29.

Mattis also voiced support for the recapitalization of U.S. nuclear assets, including the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine, which will replace Ohio-class “boomers,” as well as development of new ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles.

General Dynamics is the prime contractor for the Columbia-class subs, which are in the design phase. Lockheed, Northrop, Boeing and Raytheon are expected to bid on the ICBM contract.

But Mattis said he needs to look at the deterrence capabilities of the LongRange Standoff nuclear cruise missile meant to replace Boeing AGM-86B Air-Launched Cruise Missiles. That program’s cost has been estimated at $20 billion to $30 billion. Source: Investors.com A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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Former U.S. Air Force Crew Chief Jeff Schnitzer, who now works as a general manager at GE Energy Connections, shares stories about the unexpected ways his military service helps him do his job.

How does flying a 20,000-pound Black Hawk helicopter relate to hitting quarterly earnings targets? How can responding to a tsunami help prepare someone to manufacture a part better and faster?

Through mission-driven service in their military careers, veterans build strong leadership, ethics and ingenuity. Their skills are highly technical.

They can embrace change and adapt (more important now than ever).

It can be a challenge to translate this experience to corresponding skills in business—but the connections are clear. Here are four traits veterans consistently and uniquely bring to the table.

Expect change -When you are a crew chief, the only known factor in your schedule is the time you start work. In this role you are responsible for an aircraft from the time it lands to the time it takes off on its next mission, and the conditions of the aircraft are not identifiable until it arrives.

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fiscal goals quickly are the attributes of successful military teams. As anotheryear 2017 colleague, Amy Dawson, a former commissioned officer in budget the Army request.

Chemical Corps, noted at that same roundtable, “ you haveTto h emakep r o p o s a l quick decisions, sometimes with limited information, or youincludes may not about $5.5 be there in the next minute.” billion in Air Force

space investment,

The ability to react and adapt quickly is critical in business, especially in a n before. increase of today’s world where things are changing at a faster pace than ever

approximately $250

Plan long-term, act short-term -The military focuses a lot of time — or 4.5 million and resources on long-term scenario planning, but that work can % —also over the fiscal be harnessed for a fast response when needed. year 2016 request.

Vets know how to fight the fight, reflect and re-energize. They embrace and find a Teague At thesaid. end of the day, it’s the House’s decision up that change industrial base,” “Then take theWhite efforts of that tech “A lot of my experience in Navy involved working within long-term The money will fully fund thewin. evolved expandable launch vehicle program, way to Source: GE Reports about which modifications will go on the aircraft, he maturation work and be able to have it explore or support any and all schedules projected out for two years,” explain Emily Zavinksy, a forwhich helps put payloads into orbit, said Winston Beauchamp, deputy adds. The who president’s involvement is part of competitor launch service providers woulddirect be able to take advantage mer Surface Warfare Officer. “But that can all change in a day.” what separates the Air Force One recapitalisation under secretary of theLower Air Force for space.

Requirements Could Decrease Air of Force One Price those key technologies, and provide it in support of a rocket propulsion from the tanker replacement. Boeing is working When Emily was stationed in Japan, a devastating tsunami hit.Training system or engine … That engine work then helps transport transitions with greater volume on the KC-46 programme EELV “will preserve our ability to access space [while] investing in an The government could decrease the price of Air Force One if the incoming administration enabled her team to respond on short notice, regardless of impact to to our next step, which is a launch system development.” as well. The US Air Force will procure 179 Boeing decides to lower the aircraft’s requirements, according to top Pentagon procurement official. indigenously produced launch capability,” he said.

“This serves not only the long-term plan.

KC-46 tankers by 2028, versus two Boeing 747-8s as a capability to replenish space assets as they reach end of life, but also SpaceX Donald and ATK Launch Systems were recently awarded contracts to Last month, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg met with president-elect Trump to converted into the presidential aircraft.

Business decisions typically don’t impact life or death but a company’s to improve our capabilities and reconstitute our forces.” develop rocket propulsion system prototypes.

For now, the Air Force discuss the Air Force One replacement programme. Muilenberg told reporters Boeing health. In any business scenario, there are the forces you can and cannot says Boeing ULA needs continueWhile using Kendall the RD-180. would between leverage commercial certification practices to drive down costs. made ato similar touted his acquisition reform control.Those you cannot control, like a financial crisis or the in have increased Asdrop tensions Washington and Moscow, Congress promise to apply commercial practices to the US Air Force’s KC-46 tanker programme, accomplishments his last speech, the new presoil prices, require you to quickly respond and address the short term has directed the Defense Department to stop usingdevelopment.

Russian-built RD- “We’re trying to manage this transition periodinuntil we get the new family which increased the cost of KC-46 ident-has sent tremors through the US defense while planning for the long term.

180 rocket engines as soon as possible. The engines power the United next-generation of launch aviation systemscommunity certified with and able our just a to fewsupport tweets fired Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket, which are part of the EELV program. requirement,” Teague said.

“Until that happens, and in order to promote Following his final speech as undersecretary of defence for acquisition, technology and A misconception when it comes to military experience in business is since Novembert. As Boeing and Lockheed stock is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. logistics, Frank Kendall told FlightGlobal that the government could get a lowerULA pricewould for need that the military is just about carrying out orders. PerhapsULA at a very competition, have access to the engine to took to a tumble following thoseRD-180 tweets, top defense the presidential aircraft by lowering the requirements.“Air Force One is a militarized 747 high level, this is true, but there is no check list to get things done. industry representatives have pledged to lower costs. to competitively compete with SpaceX and their Falcon 9. And “We are working diligently towards [but] a lot One isbetheable basically,” he says.that “Theobjective big driver … on the costthere’s of Air Force requirements it’s going The mission must be completed relying on the teams and individuals Whentoasked about Trump’snow call to weapons systems so if the directionand is we’re get off RD-180 and we will have of work to be done by [U.S.] industry,” said Maj. Gen. Roger Teague, all the things we put onto the airplane and all the modifications we have to do.There’s clearly to figure it out. Companies that hire veterans benefit by getting an suppliers to reduce costs via Twitter, the outgoing no further access or authorization to use any additional RD-180 engines, in the office of can the get assistant a trade space there and we a lower secretary price if we for lower the requirements.” individual who is tested and who knows how to apply lessonsdirector and lead.of space programs secretary demurred.

acquisition. “To get off of that [RD-180] engine it’s important that first our U.S. technical industrial base build itself up back up and restore

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It will not be the first private human spaceflight—Scaled Composites Forbes the 100 by best small that had been publicly won theranked Ansari X-Prize doing thatcompanies in 2004—but Bezos’s West Texas traded for at least a year, generated annual revenue between $5 million outpost could become the point of departure for routine space-tourist and $1inbillion, andAmazon had a stock pricehas nobeen lower than $5 conservative a share. The flights 2018.The founder extremely rankings were based on earnings growth, sales growth and returntoon in public predictions for his Blue Origin endeavor, but expects fly equity in the past year and over five years.

Stock performance over the with humans this year. last year also was factored into the ranking.

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Karman line percent andready earnings per share 54 percent over the past with its upgraded vehicle this year, given the complex flight-test five years. program company managers envision.

Cavco brought in $539 million for the year ended Oct. 1. The factoryPrivate orbital spaceflight will have toearnings wait until 2018.

Boeing built home manufacturer reported perlate share growth of and 88 SpaceX planned to sendbut test crews to the International Space percentboth over had the past five years, only a 4 percent increase in return Station forfor NASA year, but technical reality intervened, and they on equity that this period. have slipped their target dates. SpaceX is struggling to overcome the Sept.

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Geostationary Space Launch Vehicle is scheduled for its first orbital mission early this year from the Indian Space Research Organization.

Yellen added that the “strength of U.S. economic data and the level of inflation, not a calendar date, will dictateaswhen rates.”

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the launcher has been in development for 15 years, delayed by difficulty developing indigenous cryogenic rocket technology for the upper stage, to eliminate the need for Russian engines. A successful orbital mission will advance India’s domestic space-launch capacity significantly.

China, too, is awaiting an important first-flight launch for its ambitious space program. In April, a Long March 7 is scheduled to launch the Tianzhou 1 cargo carrier from Hainan Island to the Tiangong 2 mini-space station. The unmanned vehicle will add another piece to the infrastructure China’s human-spaceflight organization will need to operate its planned space station, now set for completion in 2022, with the ability to deliver pressurized and unpressurized supplies and equipment and to refuel the orbiting outpost. Source: Frank Morring, Jr. | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Manufacturing in U.S. Expands at Fastest Pace in Two Years American manufacturing expanded in December at the fastest pace in two years, reflecting firmer output and the biggest pickup in orders growth since August 2009.

The Institute for Supply Management said that its index increased to 54.7, the fourth straight advance, from 53.2 a month earlier.The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey called for 53.8. Readings above 50 indicate growth. The ISM’s measure of orders surged 7.2 points, while its gauge of prices paid for materials climbed to the highest level since June 2011.

The jump in bookings, including the strongest pace of export orders since May 2014, will help keep factories on solid footing early this year as business confidence improves. Plant managers responded to the brighter outlook by adding to staff at the fastest pace since the middle of 2015, according to the ISM’s report.

Additional hiring and the pickup in inflation at the producer level help explain the Federal Reserve’s decision last month to raise interest rates.

The ISM’s index of prices paid climbed to 65.5 from a November reading of 54.5.

The group’s gauge of new orders increased to 60.2 last month after 53 in November. The measure of orders for overseas customers rose to 56 in December from 52.

A rebound in export markets has helped give an added boost to U.S. factories following deceleration over the past couple years.

Domestic companies have also made progress getting inventories more in line with demand and there are early signs corporate investment is beginning to firm.

To be sure, a rally in the dollar since the presidential election risks restraining overseas sales of U.S.-made goods.

Production, Jobs The ISM’s gauge of production increased to 60.3, the highest since November 2014, from 56 a month earlier.

A measure of factory employment picked up to 53.1 in December from 52.3 the prior month. The national payrolls report due Friday from the Labor Department is projected to show about 180,000 jobs were added in December, in line with the monthly average in 2016, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey.

“Employment is pretty strong throughout the country, and that’s certainly true for manufacturing,” Bradley Holcomb, chairman of the ISM factory survey, said on a conference call with reporters. Consumer confidence helped lift demand in the second half of last year, particularly after the election when “momentum built on itself,” he said.

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the size of the Air Force and “rebuild the American military.”

York has 33 satellite projects it’s working on, most of them for commercial clients.

The official White House website was updated with information about some of the new administration’s priorities. One issue paper, titled “America First Foreign Policy,” lamented “our Air Force is roughly one-third smallerSouthwest than in 1991.”Trump, it says, “is committed reversing this trend, Turbine, Inc. is atopremier because he knows that our military dominance must be unquestioned.”

The Harbinger Mission for the Army helps validate York’s largely-automated process for making small, affordable satellites. It’s also a chance to work with a slate of international subcontractors and other companies, including Colorado Springs-based Braxton Technologies.

The York spacecraft will integrate other companies’ radar instrument, electric propulsion system and laser communications terminal.

York typically aims to be a sub-contractor on projects, allowing it to be lean because it isn’t responsible for managing logistics of an overall mission, Wallinger said.

But as York’s first project to launch, the company wanted its “eyeballs” on every aspect of the Harbinger mission to learn as much as possible from working with the Army, he said.Source: Denver Business Journal

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have made his cars too expensive for common people. This was a huge win, but was the ALAM justified in trying to collect royalties? There was a lot of controversy and corruption that led many to believe that ALAM was one of the original patent trolls.

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Regardless, this case opened the doors to car manufacturers and launched Ford’s model of increasing production and lowering cost. In contrast to the business model at the time, Ford paid his employees well and offered a shorter workday to grow productivity, talent, and local economies. If the masses can’t afford your product, mass producing it doesn’t sound like a great idea.

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To bolster productivity and innovation today, it may help if we shift employment to more of a Ford-based model.We also need to invest more heavily in employee training and support. Automation and IIoT are replacing lower-skill positions, but generating more work and a need for skilled employees. If companies don’t support continued education and training, it might be increasingly difficult to find qualified employees.

Doing more with less is a common phrase in industry today. It seems like everyone is doing the work of two or three people either because they feel they have to, or they feel it’s necessary for job security. However, overworked employees may not be as focused. They’re also more prone to making costly mistakes and miss the social interactions and connections that lead to creative or innovative solutions. Is working harder and longer the answer to our economic problems, or a slippery slope that is causing more harm than good?

To keep jobs in America, experts have said we need to focus on production versus cost. However, I am reminded of Henry Ford. In the early 1900s, things didn’t look too great for the average American. There were big names such asVanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, and the house of Morgan pushing workers hard and paying them little.

Injuries mounted as tired men worked long hours. Dr. W. David Lewis from Auburn University’s Department of History said in an interview with the History Channel, “The standard work week in the steel industry was 84 hours per week. For 84 hours of brutal labor in the steel mill, [workers were often paid] less than $10 a week.”

Don’t forget: This U.S. economy has largely been built with the innovation that came out of garages. If employees are too poor to have a garage, buy tools, or have spare time to tinker, what’s going to happen to our innovation and economy? Ford—who built his first car in a barn­—saw that taking care of employees, and not cutting wages, would grow a company, and create a stronger economy that worked for everyone. By raising employee skills, companies also are contributing more talent to the U.S. work force. Source: Industry Week

Mark Zuckerberg’s Secret to Extremely Loyal Employees Will Work for Any Size Company Would you like to have seriously loyal employees? So loyal that you could trust them with information that could really hurt you?You can, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has figured out how: Start by trusting them and being completely open.They will reward that trust.

I realize this may sound Pollyanna-like, but it’s true and Facebook is the proof. Every Friday, Zuckerberg gathers Facebook employees for a no-holds-barred Q&A where he answers questions about anything and everything. All Facebook employees are welcome to attend, in person or by video stream, and those who can’t make it can watch a recorded version for a short time afterward as well.That means all 16,000 Facebook employees have access to inside information about the company’s workings and plans, new products under consideration, and anything else they want to know.

This was a time of low income taxes and little government oversight. The key to success was to get as much out of the workers as possible while reducing wages and eliminating competition to form a monopoly. The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers (ALAM) was considered one of these monopolies.They patented the gasoline-powered vehicle that gave them dominion over the new industry.

How often do they leak any of this valuable information to curious investors or reporters? Almost never. It’s so rare that Recode reported this week on a leak that happened back in July 2015. An employee had told the press about Facebook’s plans for its A.I.-powered chat assistant, and Zuck was angry. The responsible employee would be found and fired, he vowed at one of the Friday Q&As.The following Friday, he reported it had been done. It’s likely that other Facebook employees helped turn the culprit in.

Fortunately, Ford didn’t listen to ALAM. Even though the organization rejected his proposal to manufacture vehicles, he built his factory and started producing cars anyway.ALAM sued and interestingly, the courts favored “the little guy” —Ford (at the time). This was important to Ford’s model, as royalties demanded by ALAM would

Now consider Apple.That company keeps its new-product plans carefully secret from its rank-and-file employees and even employs its own private security force to do things such as forcibly retrieve iPhone prototypes that have gone astray. And yet leaks about Apple products and plans (such as the rumored Apple car) are so frequent there are multiple websites devoted to tracking them. One such site, MacRumors, recently published its top 10 list of Apple-related leaks for 2016. Which of the two tech giants

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That’s what’s happened at Facebook. The company’s employees revere Zuckerberg, who is known to be shy and not a naturally good public speaker (as these videos show). But he comes to these Q&As and talks for more than an hour, visibly relaxed and feeling comfortable among his tribe.

1. Breaking rules is no fun if it’s too easy.

I observed this years ago when my boyfriend and I boarded a bus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was a cold day, and several of us had been waiting a while at the bus stop.The driver got out to take a break, but rather than leaving us in the cold he simply left the door to the bus open. He’d have no way of knowing who did or didn’t pay the fare, but everyone did anyway. Then something amazing happened. As the bus pulled away, one lady asked the driver if today was the day that a new higher fare went into effect.

“Yes, it is,” he said. She got up and put some extra money into the fare box. And then every passenger on that bus, including my boyfriend (who was paying for both of us), did the same.

It was a great lesson in the power of trust. Make it clear to people that you are leaving the door open

for them to do right or wrong without your supervision, and most people will respond by doing right.

Facebook employees set a high value on this opportunity to see and talk to their CEO in this extremely open setting, and they don’t like anyone threatening that. This is why many of them told Recode that they tended to police one another, and peer pressure from fellow employees was enough to make most Facebookers keep their company’s secrets. That dynamic serves Zuckerberg really well.

3. A company that runs on trust runs better than one that doesn’t.

A couple of years ago, a very effective CEO told me that people would ask him why his company did so much better than its peers.The explanation was simple, he said: He trusted his employees. “Trust is the secret sauce,” is how he put it.

That’s still excellent advice, and it’s continued to work for Zuckerberg, in part because he doesn’t let the occasional betrayal of that trust, such as the chat assistant leak, destroy the open and honest relationship he’s established with the vast majority of the people who work for him.Yes, there will be occasions when someone you’ve trusted will turn out not to deserve it. And you should react swiftly and harshly when that happens, just as Zuckerberg did. But keep those occasions in perspective and stay focused on the big picture of the confidence you’ve created with the people who work with you. If you can do that, you’ll wind up with employees as fiercely loyal as Facebook’s are.Source: INC. A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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The poached animal was “another eye opener” for the 12-year-old Medicine Crow Middle School student who, along with classmates Tucker Adkins and Hunter Nixdorf, has been working on a project that could help game wardens catch people like the poacher who killed and decapitated the roadside deer.

For this year’s First Lego League Challenge, an annual robotics competition, the threesome decided to meet the theme of “animal allies” by designing a drone that was capable of searching for poachers, complete with a night-vision camera that can be moved with the remote controller.

“This could have a real effect,” said Jeff Ewelt, ZooMontana director, who helped counsel the students. “It’s good stuff.”

Ewelt was one of the dozens of people who attended a presentation by the middle school students in an aircraft hangar as they showed the final product to those who had helped with the project. One of those was Fish, Wildlife and Parks game warden Matt Ladd.

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“They spent several hours with Matt in the evidence room” looking at confiscated weapons, vehicles and trophies from poaching cases, said Amelia Campbell, an ExxonMobil engineer who is a volunteer coach.

“Jeff (Ewelt) taught us about poaching worldwide.”

Ladd said the Styrofoam, wood and carbon-fiber plane the students built from a kit for about $1,000 is simple enough to be operated by a warden during poaching cases.

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Tucker said the students were inspired by multi-rotor drones being used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and World Wildlife Fund to spread plague vaccine in Eastern Montana to prairie dogs, a prime food source for endangered black-footed ferrets.

“That’s how we came up with the idea,” he said.

In African nations the poaching of rhinos and elephants for their horns and ivory fuels a multimillion-dollar illegal trade network. As poachers have become more sophisticated, conservation groups like Air Shepherd are using similar unmanned planes to stifle the killing.

In Montana, the students learned that poaching is most prevalent near Bozeman, north of Hardin and south of Harlem. In addition to singular cases, where just one animal is killed such as a deer for its antlers, FWP wardens have made cases against repeat offenders who received jail sentences of up to 20 years and thousands of dollars in fines.

“It’s hard to quantify” how big Montana’s poaching problem is “because there is a lot we don’t know about,” Ladd said. “The commercialization of wildlife has contributed to that and made it more of a problem.”

In addition to the market for large antlers from species like deer and elk, trophy bighorn sheep horns or the paws and bile ducts of black bears are also animal parts with commercial value.

Hunter noted in his portion of the presentation that poaching also leads to broken fences and a loss of public hunter access to private land.

Maybe an anti-poaching drone, or a fleet of them, could help game wardens police the problem, the students suggested.

“The deterrent factor alone would be a huge benefit,” Riley said.

With help from Kurt Kreiger of Model Avionics, the students equipped their plane with a small digital camera and downloaded free software that is used to program the aircraft’s 45-minute flight path.Source: billingsgazette.com

Colorado Uranium Company Points To ‘Excellent Results’ At Arizona Mine A Lakewood uranium company said its northern Arizona mine may have more uranium than or ig inally predicted.

Energy Fuels Inc. said it’s getting good news at its Canyon Mine, located south of the Grand Canyon.

“As we extend core holes beyond the known zones of mineralization, we are identifying new areas of high-grade uranium and copper mineralization. As a result, we believe we are expanding the size of the deposit, including the tonnage that we expect to mine,” CEO Stephen Antony said in a statement.

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The other ASW EMM component, the MFTA, is under development by Lockheed Martin.

The decision will replace an earlier choice made in November that was vacated after a protest from a losing vendor.

Three companies, L-3, Raytheon and Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), are vying for the award. All have been working under contracts awarded in July 2015 to develop systems and approaches to reduce weight in the ASW escort mission module (EMM), which includes the multi-function towed array acoustic receiver (MFTA) and a variable depth sonar (VDS). The requirement was to develop systems that, along with all associated systems and handling gear, would weigh no more than 105 metric tons.

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tz@gagelabproducts.com

phone (801)716-2972 fax

(8 (801)716-2975

c cell

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www.gagelabproducts.com

ACCUDYNE CORPORATION Daniel R. Kenner

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J.M. GRISLEY MACHINE TOOLS, INC.

Grey STEVE CARLSON

Innovative Measuring Systems

5th Mathew Evans Sales and Marketing

521 S 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 www.innovativemeasuring.com

PHONE (801) 486-7519 FAX (8 01) 48 6 - 79 81 DENVER, COLORADO

Hangsterfer’s________ 760-580-1357 Hasco Oil__________ 562-595-8491 Star Metal Fluids______ 800-367-9966 Milling and Turning Products Von Ruden Manufacturing_ 763-682-0322 Parts Washing Equipment Star Metal Fluids______ 800-367-9966 R8 Quick Change Tool System Royal Products________ 800-645-4174 Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator Royal Products________ 800-645-4174 Solvents /Degreasing Agents Castrol____________ 800-894-7773 Hangsterfer’s________ 316-640-2462 Hangsterfer’s________ 760-580-1357 Hasco Oil__________ 562-595-8491 Star Metal Fluids______ 800-367-9966 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain•

Spindles GMN USA__________ 800-686-1679 Setco Spindles & Slides___ 866-362-0699 Vices and Vice Jaws 5th Axis___________ 858-505-0432 Desert EDM Sales______ 480-816-6300 Waterjet Cutting Abrasives Barton International_____ 800-741-7756 GMA Garnet_________ 828-243-9300 Work Holding Schenk Intertech_____ 949-360-1512 CALIBRATION SERVICES Advanced Coord. Tech ____ 303-469-6161 Klontech Industrial Sales__ 480-948-1871 Total Qual. Syst._______ 480-377-6422 CASES Reusable Shipping Cases CaseTech __________ 800-354-1498

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GRINDING Grinding Machines Jend Machinery______ 303-775-3697 Moncktons Mach Tools__ 303-571-4933 Sharp Precision______ 310-370-5990 Triad Machine_______ 303-424-0268 Manual Lathes & Mills AME, Inc._________ 303-922-9266 Sharp Precision______ 310-370-5990 Pedestals for Grinders Midaco___________ 847-593-8420 Sawing Machines Moncktons Mach Tools__ 303-571-4933 Rocky Mountain Saw Blades__303-761-3000 Saw Replacement Parts Rocky Mountain Saw Blades__303-761-3000 INSPECTION EQUIP Advanced Coord. Tech ____ 303-469-6161 Gage Lab Products______ 801-716-2972

Helping You Find The Right Solutions For Your Measuring Needs

Innovative Measuring Systems_602-527-5488 Klontech Indust. Sales____ 480-948-1871 OGP ____________ 480-889-9056 Total Qual. Syst._______ 480-377-6422 Zeiss Industrial Metrology__ 800-327-9735 Grey CMM Probes Gage Lab Products______ 801-716-2972 Innovative Measuring Systems_602-527-5488 Klontech Industrial Sales__ 480-948-1871 OGP ___________ 480-889-9056 Coordinate Measuring Mach.

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Gauging Equipment Gage Lab Products______ 801-716-2972 Innovative Measuring Systems_602-527-5488 Klontech Industrial Sales_ 480-948-1871 OGP ___________ 480-889-9056

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Helping You Find The Right Solutions For Your Measuring Needs

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OGP ___________ 480-889-9056 Total Quality Systems____ 720-338-2581 Zeiss Industrial Metrology__ 800-327-9735 Optical Comparators Gage Lab Products______ 801-716-2972 Innovative Measuring Systems_602-527-5488 A2Z Manufacturing •

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7140 Engineer Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 mevans@fifthaxis.com (858)505-0432 www.fifthaxis.com

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Klontech Industrial Sales_ 480-948-1871 Erickson Metals______877-543-6061 OGP ___________ 480-889-9056 Kloeckner Metals Corp_ 480-389-2883 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Total Quality Systems____ 720-338-2581 Sensors: Contact & Optical Metal Supermarkets___303-424-1030 Zeiss Industrial Metrology__ 800-327-9735 Olympic Metals______303-286-9700 Ryerson__________303-227-6310 Video Measuring Systems Gage Lab Products______ 801-716-2972 Samuel, Son & Co.___ 303-422-8282 Klontech Industrial Sales_ 480-948-1871 Western States Metals__801-978-0562 Aluminum Total Quality Systems____ 720-338-2581 HARDWARE Affiliated Metals______ 800-748-4711 Horizon Carbide Tool___480-968-0957 Dix Metals__________800-477-4349 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Utah Metal Works, Inc.__ 801-364-5679 Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Armor: Military & METALS & MATERIALS AZ Tool Steel LLC______480-784-1600 Commercial Coastal Metals_______ 800-811-7466 Kloeckner Metals Corp_ 480-389-2883 Dix Metals__________800-477-4349 TW Metals__________800-203-8000

Brass Coastal Metals_______ 800-811-7466 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Ryerson___________303-227-6310 Bronze Coastal Metals_______ 800-811-7466 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Carbon Coastal Metals_______ 800-811-7466 Ryerson___________303-227-6310 Copper Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Garnet Abrasives Barton International_____ 800-741-7756

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Scott HAISCH Sales Manager Cell: 1(480) 689-8756 haisch.scott@rotarex.com 221 Westec Drive – Westmoreland Technology Park I Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 – USA – www.firedetec.com

An ISO 9001 Company

Jeff Klimowicz Senior Sales Engineer

Automatic Barfeeds of all Types

GMA Garnet Group____ 832-243-9300 Metals: Bar & Plate AZ Tool Steel LLC_____ 480-784-1600 Coastal Metals_______800-811-7466 Dix Metals_________ 800-477-4349 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Ryerson___________303-227-6310 TW Metals_________ 800-203-8000 Mold Steel AZ Tool Steel LLC_____ 480-784-1600 Nickel Alloys AZ Tool Steel LLC_____ 480-784-1600 Ryerson__________303-227-6310 TW Metals_________ 800-203-8000 Plate-Precision Saw Cut Erickson Metals______877-543-6061 Pre-Honed Tube Western States Metals__801-978-0562 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain•

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Stainless Steel AZ Tool Steel LLC_____ 480-784-1600 Coastal Metals______ 800-811-7466 Dix Metals_________ 800-477-4349 Kloeckner Metals Corp__ 480-389-2883 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Ryerson___________ 303-227-6310 Samuel, Son & CO.____ 303-422-8282 Steel AZ Tool Steel LLC________480-784-1600 Coastal Metals_______ 800-811-7466 Kloeckner Metals Corp___480-389-2883 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Ryerson___________ 303-227-6310 Samuel, Son & CO.____ 303-422-8282 Ryerson___________ 303-227-6310 METAL DISTRIBUTORS Erickson Metals______ 877-543-6061 Coastal Metals_______ 800-811-7466 Dix Metals__________800-477-4349 Kloeckner Metals Corp___480-389-2883 Metal Supermarkets___ 801-972-2441 Metal Supermarkets___ 303-424-1030 Olympic Metals______ 303-286-9700 Ryerson___________ 303-227-6310 Samuel, Son & CO.____ 303-422-8282 TW Metals__________800-203-8000 Western States Metals__ 801-978-0562

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Mobile: 480‐320‐0308 jklimowicz@qualichem.com www.qualichem.com

NEW MACHINERY CHIP CUTTING CNC Drilling/Tapping Methods West_______ 602-437-2220 CNC Mills AME, Inc._________ 303-922-9266 Doosan__________ 973-618-2500 Foothills Machinery Sales__ 303-466-3777 Hurco___________ 800-634-2416 J.M. Grisley________ 801-486-7519 J.M. Grisley________ 208-861-8991 Jend Machinery______ 303-775-3697 King Machine_______ 208-345-9600 KTR Machine_______ 303-659-6690 Methods West_______ 602-437-2220 MMT, A Div of Productivty_303-571-4933 New West Machine Tool__ 801-561-2001 Romi Machine Tools LLC_ 859-647-7566 Sharp Precision______ 310-370-5990 Smith Machinery Co___ 801-263-6403 Tornos USA_________ 951-695-0342 Triad Machine________ 303-424-0268 CNC Lathes AME, Inc.__________ 303-922-9266 Doosan___________ 973-618-2500

Foothills Machinery____ 303-466-3777 J.M. Grisley_________ 801-486-7519 J.M. Grisley_________208-861-8991 Jend Machiney______ 303-775-3697 Hurco____________ 800-634-2416 King Machine________208-345-9600 Methods West_______ 602-437-2220 MMT, A Div of Productivty_303-571-4933 New West Machine Tool__801-561-2001 Romi Machine Tools LLC_ 859-647-7566 Sharp Precision______ 310-370-5990 Smith Machinery Co____801-263-6403 Triad Machine________303-424-0268 CNC Swiss Turn Machines AME, Inc._________ 303-922-9266 Jend Machinery______ 303-775-3697 Methods West_______ 602-437-2220 MMT, A Div of Productivty_303-571-4933 Tornos USA_______ 951-695-0342 Triad Machine_______ 303-424-0268 EDM Drilling Machines Current EDM Inc_____650-966-9676 EDM Machines AME, Inc._________ 303-922-9266 Desert EDM Sales_____ 480-816-6300

OTHER ACCESSORIES CNC Punching Centers Tooling Systems S&S Machinery Sales___ 602-368-8542 AMADA America______ 303-670-9406 Desert EDM Sales_____ 480-816-6300 USA EDM Supply_____ 480-836-8330 Fiber Lasers Revolution Machine Tools__ 385-355-0316 PALLET SYSTEMS Iron Workers AutomaticPalletSystems Fabricating Equip Sales__ 303-466-7342 Midaco___________ 847-593-8420 EDM Network_______ 480-836-1782 S&S Machinery Sales___ 602-368-8542 AutomaticDoorOpenerSystems Laser Cutters Jend Machinery______ 303-775-3697 Midaco ___________ 847-593-8420 Methods West_______ 602-437-2220 AMADA America______ 303-670-9406 ManualRotaryPalletSystems MMT, A Div of Productivty_303-571-4933 MMT, A Div of Productivty_303-571-4933 Smith Machinery Co___ 801-263-6403 PrecisionFab Inc._____303-779-9180 Midaco___________ 847-593-8420 Triad Machine_______ 303-424-0268 S&S Machinery Sales___ 602-368-8542 RoboticPartLoadingSystems EDM Tooling Systems Sidley Diamond Tool___ 800-544-9070 Midaco___________ 847-593-8420 Desert EDM Sales_____ 480-816-6300 Triad Machine_______ 303-424-0268 WoodworkingMachines EDM Network_______ 480-836-1782 Pipe & Tube Benders/Notchers Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 EDM Perform. Access.____ 800-336-2946 Amada America______ 303-549-9167 PRODUCTS Global EDM Supply____ 480-836-8330 Fabricating Equip Sales__ 303-466-7342 PRODUCTS Micro Hole Drilling S&S Machinery Sales___ 602-368-8542 CASES Machines Plate Rolls Current EDM Inc_____650-966-9676 Fabricating Equip Sales__ 303-466-7342 PlaSteel___________ 888-752-7899 Guns Swiss Screw Machines Revolution Machine Tools__ 385-355-0316 Layke Tactical_______ 602-272-2654 Schenk Intertech_____ 949-360-1512 Press Brakes Weld Cleaning Centers NEW MACHINERY AMADA America______ 303-670-9406 Capital Weld Cleaners___ 480-967-0016 PVD COATING Fabricating Equip Sales__ 303-466-7342 Titanium Coating Services_562-548-2550 PROG. SYSTEMS King Machine_______ 208-345-9600 NEW MACHINERY CAD/CAMSoftware, CAD Revolution Machine Tools__ 385-355-0316 FABRICATION AME, Inc._________ 303-922-9266 S&S Machinery Sales___ 602-368-8542 Angle Rolls Cimatron_________ 248-596-9700 Shearing Machines Revolution Machine Tools__ 385-355-0316 Delcam___________ 877-35-2261 Fabricating Equip Sales__ 303-466-7342 Band Saws Feature Cam_______ 602-502-9654 Fabricating Equip Sales__ 303-466-7342 King Machine_______ 208-345-9600 SolidCAM_________ 530-863-0461 King Machine_______ 208-345-9600 Revolution Machine Tools__ 385-355-0316 PROTOTYPE MACHINERY Revolution Machine Tools__ 385-355-0316 S&S Machinery Sales___ 602-368-8542 3D Parts To Go________801-380-7935 Welding Equipment Ultimate Machinery_____ 480-966-2000 Rocky Mountain Saw Blades_ 303-761-3000 RECYCLING Bar Feeders Welding Equipment: Spot Edge Technologies______ 562-597-7824 Recyclable Metals Welders Iron & Metals, Inc_____ 303-292-5555 Cold Saws Fabricating Equip Sales___ 303-466-7342 AMADA America______ 303-670-9406 Utah Metal Works_____ 801-364-5679

Scrap Metal Recycling Iron & Metals, Inc_____ 303-292-5555 Utah Metal Works_____ 801-364-5679 ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT Integrated Systems Inc__ 928-649-9600 SAFETY Fire Protection Systems Rotarex__________ 480-689-8756 FOD Prevention PlaSteel__________ 888-752-7899 Mobility Ramps & Stairs Modular EZ-Access_________ 800-451-1903 SERVICES AS9100 Certification ABS Quality Evaluations_ 702-371-7591 BMSC___________ 602-445-9400 MEP ___________ 801-863-7001 Sustaining Edge Solutions__ 888-572-9642 Calibration Services Advanced Coord. Tech ___ 303-469-6161 Klontech Industrial_____480-948-1871 Western States Calibration_ 801-466-1700 Consultant, ISO ABS Quality Evaluations_ 702-371-7591 BMSC___________ 602-445-9400 MEP ___________ 801-863-7001 Sustaining Edge Solutions__ 888-572-9642 Contract Inspection Advanced Coord. Tech ___ 303-469-6161 Klontech Measure Sol___ 480-626-8131 Education Ogden-Weber Tech College_ 801-395-3795

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DAYTON Lamina

™

a MISUMI Group Company

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

Kevin Benson Die Components Marketing Director

39830 Grand River Ave. Suite B2 Novi, MI 48375

DAYTON Lamina Corporation a MISUMI Group Company

Phone: (248) 489-9122 Cell: (708) 203-6684 Email: kbenson@daytonlamina.com www.daytonlamina.com

Office: 801-463-3597 Cell: 801-979-3361 Fax: 801-294-3319 mdenison@ucreditu.com www.UcreditU.com

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Nick Hochuli

VICE PRESIDENT FLUID SOLUTIONS GROUP

Sales Engineer

C O R P O R A T I O N

c 435.890.8823 zhumes@caid.com www.caid.com

Cell: 937/503-4708 Office: 937/885-1878 E-mail: hn@wohlhaupter.com Wohlhaupter Corporation 10542 Success Lane Centerville, Ohio 45458

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Engineering Services Advanced Coord. Tech ___ 303-469-6161 Schenk Intertech_____ 949-360-1512 Financing Bank of the West______ 303-202-5525 IEC ___________ 303-593-0403 Intech Funding______ 385-553-9208 Scottrade Bank Equip Fin__ 206-948-0022 Univerity Federal Credit Union_ 801-463-3597 US Bank___________ 909-466-5020 US Bank___________ 507-5328437 First Article Inspection Advanced Coord. Tech _____303-469-6161 Heavyhaul IRH ____________801-972-5581 Injection Molding 3D Parts To Go______ 801-380-7935 Inspection Services Advanced Coord. Tech _____303-469-6161 Insurance Services Sentry Insurance_____ 877-373-6879 Lean Consulting ABS Quality Evaluations_ 702-371-7591 Machine Repair/Servicing KTR Machine_______ 303-659-6690 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

Transportation Process Improvement/ Audit ABS Quality Evaluations_ 702-371-7591 IRH ____________801-972-5581 BMSC ______________ 602-445-9400 SOFTWARE Sustaining Edge Solutions__ 888-572-9642 CAD/CAM/CAE SolidCAM_________ 530-863-0461 X-Ray Certified Inspection Service__602-267-0661 Business Mgmt Software Vision 33______ 303-937-6543x353 ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.

BMSC ______________ 602-445-9400 Consulting/Engineering Gladhill Associates_______719-495-8045 Von Ruden Mfg______ 763-682-0322 MEP _____________801-863-7001 Vision 33______ 303-937-6543x353 Orion Registrar ________303-645-4017 TOOLING Sustaining Edge Solutions__ 888-572-9642 Precision Toolholding ISO Registrar Products Orion Registrar ________303-645-4017 Von Ruden Mfg______ 763-682-0322 Lean Manufacturing Tooling Systems MEP _____________ 801-863-7001 _ Sustaining Edge Solutions__ 888-572-9642 Von Ruden Mfg______ 763-682-0322 Machine Tool Rebuilding Live Tool Holders EDM Network_______ 480-836-1782 Schenk Intertech_____ 949-360-1512 Process Improvement BMSC ______________ 602-445-9400 Von Ruden Mfg______ 763-682-0322 Static Tool Holders Sustaining Edge Solutions___ 888-572-9642 Schenk Intertech_____ 949-360-1512 Reverse Engineering Von Ruden Mfg______ 763-682-0322 Advanced Coord. Tech ___ _303-469-6161 TRAINING Diversified Metal Services___ 801-972-6093 Klontech Measure Sol____ 480-626-8131 CAD/CAM Training Rigging & Transfer Davis Applied Tech College___801-593-2483 Atlas Rigging & Transfer_ 801-539-3885 CNC/Conventional IRH ___________ _801-972-5581 Machining MEI Rigging__________801-701-7975 Davis Applied Tech College___801-593-2483 Spindle Rebuilding Machining Software GMN USA__________ 800-686-1679 Davis Applied Tech College___ 801-593-2483 Setco-Pope Spindles______866-362-0699

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USED MACHINERY EDM Network_________ 480-836-1782 King Machine_________208-345-9600 K.D. Capital Equipment____480-922-1674 KTR Machine_________303-659-6690 Methods West_________602-437-2220 New West Mchine______801-561-2001 ReSell CNC West________480-694-9919 S&S Machinery Sales_____602-368-8542 WATERJET CUTTING MACHINERY Fabricating Equip Sales___303-466-7342 Flow International_______800-446-3569 Global EDM Supply_____480-836-8330 Jend Machinery________303-775-3697 King Machine_________208-345-9600 OMAX Corp________ _800-838-0343 Abrasives/Blast Media Barton International_____ 800-741-7756 GMA Garnet Group_____ 832-243-9300 Fives ____________909-263-9282

ADDITIVE MFG/ 3 D PRINTING Faustson___________303-420-7422 ASSEMBLIES Advantage Manufacturing__ 877-727-0281 Acu-Tec CNC__________ 303-365-9245 Bar-S Machine_________ 928-636-2115 CAID Industries________435-890-8823 Dayton Rogers________ 763-717-6303 JD Machine__________801-782-4403 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 PlaSteel____________ 480-491-8100 Wasatch Laser Processing__8_ 01-972-3500 Wrico____________ 480-892-7800 Electronics Assemblies Advantage Manufacturing__ 877-727-0281 CAID Industries________435-890-8823 Welded Assemblies Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 BAR CODING Western Sintering______509-375-3096

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Precision Investment Castings Since 1972 www.dolphincasting.com

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DESIGNCAD/CAM Bar-S Machine________ 928-636-2115 3063 North 575 East mikeb@dolphincasting.com North Ogden, UT H& S Machine________ 801-755-7627 602-272-6747 Ext. 3335 ISOPhone: 9001, PED Directive 97/23/EC EliteMachineSales@Gmail.com ISO 9001, PED Directive 97/23/EC DIES Precision Mach’d Products_ 970-482-7676 Coating: Nickel/ Teflon/Chrome Able Machining & Eng.__ 801-268-6766 EDM Specialty Steel Services___ 801-539-8252 Coating Technologies____623-581-2648 EDM: Drilling Small Hole CASTINGS LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 EDM Express _ _ ______800-780-7075 Die Casting Coating: PVD (Titanium) LAYKE, Inc.__________ 602-272-2654 TVT Die Casting_______ 800-280-2278 Titatnium Coating Services_562-548-2550 Die Casting: Aluminum/Zinc Our company Micropulse West_______ 480-966-2300 logo Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.

TVT Die Casting_______ 800-280-2278 EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking) Coating Technologies____623-581-2648 EDM Express_______ 800-780-7075 Precision Investment Casting Dolphin Inc._________ 602-272-6747 COMPOSITES Innovative Precision____ 801-334-6317 COATING Elite Machine_________ 801-710-7891 Maverick Mold & Machine_ 970-535-4604 Coating:Abrasive Blasting S.A. Composites________ 970-776-3877 Micropulse West_______ 480-966-2300 LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 CUTTING Font Verdana size 9 (I dropped in this cell Prec. Mach’d Products____ 970-482-7676 Coating:Black Oxide Metal because the “Precision Investment Castings” EDM: Wire LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 onBandsaw the logoLLC_________ is not very clear. 303-744-7181 Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Coating:Chemfilm Custom Design & Mfg____ 435-257-0668 Plasma Cutting Precision Investment Castings Since 1972 LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 Bandsawwww.dolphincasting.com LLC_________ 303-744-7181 EDM Express_______ 800-780-7075 Innovative Precision_____ 801-334-6317 BROACHING Coating: Liquid Plastic Ponderosa Ind_ _ _______303-298-1801 Pilkington Metal Finishing_ 801-972-2146 Bandsaw LLC_________ 303-744-7181 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 mikeb@dolphincasting.com MICHAEL BUTLER Manager Ext. 3335 Phone:Sales 602-272-6747

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Micropulse West_______ 480-966-2300 Paramount Machine____ 801-886-2755 Qualtek_________ 719-598-3394 X23 The Toolroom Inc.______ 801-773-6331 Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Wrico____________ 480-892-7800 ELECTRONICS Contract Cascade Systems Tech____ 503-640-5733 Design Cascade Systems Tech____ 503-640-5733 Kitting Cascade Systems Tech____ 503-640-5733 Prototype Cascade Systems Tech____ 503-640-5733 ELECTROPOLISHING Qualtek_________ 719-598-3394 X23 ENGINEERING/DESIGN Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281 AzMark___________480-926-8969 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Custom Design & Mfg____435-257-0668 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

Reverse Engineering CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 EMJD Corp__________ 303-761-5236 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 FABRICATION Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281 Falcon Sheet Metal_____801-298-5064 Aero Tech________ 801-292-0493 Group Mfg Serv_______480-966-3952 Arrow Sheet Metal Prod_ 303-427-6419 Kustom Koncepts______ 307-472-0818 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Fabrication: SheetMetal Dayton Rogers_______ 763-717-6303 Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281 EMJD Corporation______ 303-761-5236 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Arrow Sheet Metal Prod___ 303-427-6419 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 AzMark___________480-926-8969 Kustom Koncepts______ 307-472-0818 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Mountain View Machine __435-755-0500 Denver Machine Shop____303-295-6000 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 EMJD Corporation______ 303-761-5236 Star Precision________303-926-0559 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Wrico____________480-892-7800 Falcon Sheet Metal___ 801-298-5064 Custom Auto/Truck/Bike Group Mfg Serv_______480-966-3952 H& S Machine_______ 801-755-7627 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Fabrication: Filament Winding Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 S.A. Composites_______ 970-776-3877 Kustom Koncepts______ 307-472-0818 Fabrication: Composites Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 S.A. Composites_______ 970-776-3877 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 Fabrication: Enclosures Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 Falcon Sheet Metal___ 801-298-5064 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Kustom Koncepts______ 307-472-0818 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Wrico____________480-892-7800 Fabrication: Steel Fabrication: Bandsaw LLC_________303-744-7181 Medium & Large Arrow Sheet Metal Prod___ 303-427-6419 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Bandsaw LLC_________303-744-7181 EMJD Corp________303-761-5236

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Falcon Sheet Metal_______ 801-298-5064 FINISHING Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281 Arizona Finishing______602-438-4443 Coating Technologies____623-581-2648 Gold Tech Industries_____ 480-968-1930 Phoenix Heat Treating___ 602-258-7751 Precision Mach’d Prod____ 970-482-7676 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Superior Grinding______801-487-9700 TVT Die Casting_______800-280-2278 Finishing: One Stop Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281 Glass Bead Clean Coating Technologies____623-581-2648 Gold Tech Industries_____480-968-1930 Passivation Certified Inspection Service___602-267-0661 Coating Technologies____623-581-2648 Gold Tech Industries_____ 480-968-1930 Qualtek__________719-598-3394 X23

Photochemical/Etching VACCO Industries______626-443-7121 Powder Coating Arizona Finishing______602-438-4443 Pilkington Metal Finishing_ 801-972-2146 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Silk Screening Arizona Finishing______602-438-4443 Aluminum (Medium & Large) Aero Tech________ 801-292-0493 GAS NITRIDING Blanchard Metals Proc.___801-972-5590 GEAR CUTTING Ponderosa Ind________ 303-298-1801 Specialty Steel Svcs____ 801-539-8252 Gear Hobbing Ponderosa Ind________ 303-298-1801 GRINDING AzMark___________480-926-8969 Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Diversified Metal Services__ 801-972-6093 Dix Metals_________ 800-477-4349 Fives_____________ 909-263-9282 GMN USA_________ 800-686-1679 Prec. Mach’d Products__ 970-482-7676 Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 Steel Services Grinding___ 800-662-0126 Sun Grinding________602-238-9595

Superior Grinding______801-487-9700 The Toolroom Inc.______ 801-773-6331 Grinding, Blanchard Diversified Metal Services__ 801-972-6093 Dix Metals_________ 800-477-4349 Steel Services Grinding___ 800-662-0126 Sun Grinding________602-238-9595 Superior Grinding______ 801487-9700 Grinding, Centerless Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 Sun Grinding________602-238-9595 Grinding, Double Disc Dix Metals_________ 800-477-4349 Grinding, JIG Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Grinding: OD AzMark___________480-926-8969 Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 Sun Grinding________602-238-9595 Superior Grinding______ 801487-9700 Grinding: Surface Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Sun Grinding________602-238-9595 Superior Grinding______ 801487-9700 Grinding: Tool & Cutter Exact Tool Grinding_____ 801-712-2720 Passivation

Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Phoenix Heat Treating___ 602-258-7751 Pilkington Metal Finishing__801-972-2146 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Temperature Processing___303-772-0250 The Toolroom Inc.______ 801-773-6331 Heat Treating/Aero Phoenix Heat Treating___ 602-258-7751 Heat Treating/CryogenicsTemperature Processing__303-772-0250 Heat Treating/Custom Temperature Processing___303-772-0250 Heat Treating/Nitriding Temperature Processing___303-772-0250 Large Capacity Drop Bottom Oven/Aluminum Phoenix Heat Treating___ 602-258-7751 Vibrational Stress Testing Temperature Processing___303-772-0250 HONING/LAPPING LAYKE, Inc._________602-272-2654 Gold Tech Industries_____ 480-968-1930 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 IDENTIFICATION Polishing Silk Screen Gold Tech Industries_____ 480-968-1930 Arizona Finishing_____602-438-4443 FORMING INSPECTION EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Inspection, First Article JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Klontech Measure Sol____ 480-626-8131 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Inspection Services Wasatch Laser Processing__801-972-3500 Klontech Measure Sol____ 480-626-8131 HEAT TREATING Blanchard Metals Proc.___801-972-5590 Micropulse West_______480-966-2300

Sustaining Edge Solutions__888-572-9642 LASER CUTTING Laser Cutting Advantage Manufacturing____ 877-727-0281 Arrow Sheet Metal Prod_303-427-6419 EMJD Corporation_____303-761-5236 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Howell Precision_______ 623-582-4776 Kustom Koncepts______ 307-472-0818 Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 Star Precision________303-926-0559 VACCO Industries_____ 626-443-7121 Wasatch Laser Processing__801-972-3500 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Wrico____________480-892-7800 Laser Cutting: Pipe&Tube Wasatch Laser Processing__801-972-3500 Laser Engraving Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 Laser Marking Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 MACHINING A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 Advantage Manufacturing___ 877-727-0281 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 CM Manufacturing____ 406-543-4450 Custom Design & Mfg____435-257-0668

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888-280-7080 | djc@metalcraftind.com www.metalcraftind.com

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Specializing in Production CNC Turning & Milling

Quality Work Delivered On Time Mike Hirsh Tel: 303.530.3131 Fax: 303.530.5242 Email: mike.hirsh@hppi.com

Elite Machine________ 801-710-7891 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Fives_____________ 909-263-9282 Flex-Pro___________ 480-773-3239 Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131 Loveridge Machine Co.___ 801-262-1414 Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 RD Machine & MFg____ 801-977-0447 Radtech__________ 303-789-4247 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Skydandee Mfg______ 801-774-8031 Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344 TVT Die Casting______ 800-280-2278 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Machining: 3D Micropulse West_______480-966-2300 Machining: 5 Axis Accutech Machine______ 801-975-1117 AzMark___________480-926-8969 Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Faustson___________303-420-7422 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 King’s Peak Manufacturing_801-337-5920 Paramount Machine___ 801-886-2755 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Premier Technology Inc___208-785-2274 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 S.A. Composites_______ 970-776-3877 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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Machining: Aerospace AzMark___________480-926-8969 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 CM Manufacturing____ 406-543-4450 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Flex-Pro___________480-773-3239 King’s Peak Manufacturing_801-337-5920 LAYKE, INC__________602-272-2654 Micropulse West_______480-966-2300 Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 Paramount Machine____ 801-886-2755 Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 Ponderosa Ind________ 303-298-1801 Precision Mach’d Products_ 970-482-7676 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Radtech__________ 303-789-4247 RD Machine & MFg____ 801-977-0447 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Skydandee Mfg______ 801-774-8031 Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344 Machining: Ceramic O’Keefe Ceramics______ 719-687-0888 Ceramic: Sapphire, Alumina, Silicon, Aluminum, Quartz O’Keefe Ceramics______ 719-687-0888 Machining: CNC A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 Able Machining & Eng.__ 801-268-6766 Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 Accutech Machine______ 801-975-1117 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 Bar-S Machine_______ 928-636-2115 Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 CM Manufacturing____ 406-543-4450

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Cornerstone Machine___ 801-731-8862 Custom Design & Mfg____435-257-0668 Denver Precision Products__ 303-469-1771 DMSI___________801-972-6093 DRP Machine_______ 801-699-4372 Elite Machine_______ 801-710-7891 EPOCS Mfg________970-535-4540 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Faustson__________ 303-420-7422 Flex-Pro___________ 480-773-3239 H& S Machine_______ 801-755-7627 Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131 HPMP____________ 801-619-9850 Innovative Precision___ 801-334-6317 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 King’s Peak Manufacturing_801-337-5920 L.A.R. Manufacturing___ 801-280-3505 LAYKE, INC__________602-272-2654 Leading Edge Machine__ 435-563-9425 Loveridge Machine Co.___ 801-262-1414 Maverick Mold & Machine_ 970-535-4604 Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Premier Technology Inc___208-785-2274 Electromechanical Design RD Machine & Mfg____ 801-977-0447 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344 The Toolroom Inc._______ 801-773-6331 Wrico___________ 480-892-7800 Machining: Composites Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 Machining: Contract Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494

Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 Paramount Machine____801-886-2755 Radtech__________ 303-789-4247 Electromechanical Design Skydandee Mfg______ 801-774-8031 Machining: DoD CM Manufacturing____ 406-543-4450 Machining: Laser AzMark___________480-926-8969 Faustson__________ 303-420-7422 Gerome Mfg________520-622-8402 Innovative Precision___ 801-334-6317 L.A.R. Manufacturing___ 801-280-3505 RD Machine & Mfg____ 801-977-0447 Southwest Waterjet-Laser__480-306-7748 VACCO Industries_____ 626-443-7121 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Machining:Medical A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 Teton Machining_____ 208-642-9344 Machining: Milling A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Cornerstone Machine___ 801-731-8862 DRP Machine_______ 801-699-4372 Elite Machine________801-710-7891 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 King’s Peak Manufacturing_801-337-5920

Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 Prec. Mach’d Products__970-482-7676 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 Machining: Mold Base Maverick Mold & Machine___970-535-4604 Machining: Mold Making Machining: Plastic Cornerstone Machine___ 801-731-8862

Star Precision________303-926-0559 Machining: Prototype A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 Able Machining & Eng.__ 801-268-6766 Accutech Machine______ 801-975-1117 Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 Bar-S Machine_______ 928-636-2115 Cornerstone Machine___ 801-731-8862 Custom Design & Mfg____435-257-0668 Denver Precision______ 303-469-1771 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Faustson___________303-420-7422 Flex-Pro ___________ 480-773-3239 Innovative Precision___ 801-334-6317 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 L.A.R. Manufacturing___ 801-280-3505 LAYKE, INC__________602-272-2654 Leading Edge Machine___435-563-9425 Micropulse West______ 480-966-2300 Mountain View Machine_ 435-755-0500 Newport Tool________801-295-7411 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 Radtech__________ 303-789-4247 RD Machine & Mfg____ 801-977-0447 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Skydandee Mfg______ 801-774-8031 S.A.Composites______ 970-776-3877 The Toolroom Inc._____ 801-773-6331

Machining: Production A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 Able Machining & Eng.__ 801-268-6766 Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 CM Manufacturing____ 406-543-4450 Cornerstone Machine___ 801-731-8862 Custom Design & Mfg___ 435-257-0668 Elite Machie_________ 801-710-7891 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Faustson__________ 303-420-7422 Flex-Pro___________ 480-773-3239 Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131 HPMP____________ 801-619-9850 Innovative Precision___ 801-334-6317 L.A.R. Manufacturing___ 801-280-3505 Loveridge Machine Co.___ 801-262-1414 Newport Tool________801-295-7411 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 Paramount Machine___ 801-886-2755 Ponderosa Ind________ 303-298-1801 Machining: Precision Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Radtech____ ______303-789-4247 A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 RD Machine & Mfg____ 801-977-0447 Able Machining & Eng.__ 801-268-6766 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281

Machining: Turning Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 AzMark___________480-926-8969 Bar-S Machine_______ 928-636-2115 Custom Design & Mfg____435-257-0668 Denver Precision Products__ 303-469-1771 DRP Machine_______ 801-699-4372 EPOCS Mfg_________970-535-4540 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Faustson__________ 303-420-7422 Hirsh Precision Products__ 303-530-3131 HPMP____________ 801-619-9850 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 LAYKE, INC__________602-272-2654 Machining: R & D Acu-Tec CNC_________303-365-9245 Leading Edge Machine___ 435-563-9425 Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 Mountain View Machine___ 435-755-0500 Custom Design & Mfg____435-257-0668 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Premier Technology Inc___208-785-2274 Flex-Pro___________ 480-773-3239 RD Machine & Mfg____ 801-977-0447 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 Teton Machining_______208-642-9344 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Machining: Ultra-Precision Wasatch Laser Processing__801-972-3500 Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing_ 503-557-9407

American Machine & Eng.__ 801-973-0494 CM Manufacturing____ 406-543-4450 Cornerstone Machine___ 801-731-8862 Elite Machine________801-710-7891 Evans Precision Machining_ 623-581-6200 Flex-Pro___________ 480-773-3239 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 King’s Peak Manufacturing_801-337-5920 Loveridge Machine Co.___ 801-262-1414 Newport Tool________801-295-7411 Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 Ponderosa Ind________ 303-298-1801 RP Machining_______ 719-550-1724 Precision Machined Prod.__ 970-482-7676 TVT Die Casting_______800-280-2278

Machining: Swiss Bar-S Machine_______ 928-636-2115 Denver Precision Products__ 303-469-1771 HPMP____________ 801-619-9850 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing_ 503-557-9407 Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 Teton Machining_______208-642-9344 White Rock Inc________ 435-750-6414

Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 MANUFACTURING A&L Machining_______303-373-1540 CAID Industries______435-890-8823 Elite Machine________801-710-7891 Group Mfg Serv______480-966-3952 King’s Peak Manufacturing_801-337-5920 Electromechanical Design CAID Industries______435-890-8823 RD Machine & Mfg____ 801-977-0447

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Foresight Finishing_____480-921-0000 Gold Tech Industries___ 480-968-1930 LA Specialties_______ 602-269-7612 Anodizing Blanchard Metals Proc.___801-972-5590 Pilkington Metal Finishing_ 801-972-2146 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Copper Foresight Finishing_____480-921-0000 Electroless Nickel LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 Foresight Finishing_____480-921-0000 Gold/Silver Plate Gold Tech Industries___ 480-968-1930 Nickel/Chrome/ Copper Foresight Finishing_____480-921-0000 Gold Tech Industries___ 480-968-1930 LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 Tin Plate Foresight Finishing_____480-921-0000 Gold Tech Industries___ 480-968-1930

ROUTERING, CNC Micropulse West_______480-966-2300 SAW CUTTING Diversified Metal Services__ 801-972-6093 SHOT PEENING Blanchard Metals Proc.___801-972-5590 SINTERING Western Sintering______509-375-3096 SPINNING: METAL Metal Spinning Solutions__ 480-899-0939 SPLINES Specialty Steel Services__ 801-539-8252 SPRINGS Custom/Compression/Extension/Assembly/Torsion Ace Wire Spring & Form__ 412-458-4831 Flat & Wire Ace Wire Spring & Form__ 412-458-4831 SPRING WORKS Utah____ 801-298-0113 STAMPING Dayton Rogers_______ 763-717-6303 Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 Precision Die & Stamping__480-967-2038 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 POLISHING Gold Tech Industries___ 480-968-1930 Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 The Toolroom Inc.______ 801-773-6331 PRECISION FORMING White Rock Inc________ 435-750-6414 Turnkey Product Services Richards Fab________801-409-0392 Thompson Machine___ 505-823-1453 Aero Tech_________ 801-292-0493 Thompson Machine_____505-823-1453 Wrico__________ 480-892-7800 Stamping:Aerospace L.A.R. Manufacturing___ 801-280-3505 Wrico____________480-892-7800 METAL STAMPING Precision Die & Stamping__480-967-2038 PRINTING Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 3D Printing Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 The 3D Printing Store____720-443-3733 Hi-Production Precision Stamping:Deep Draw 3D Prototyping Stamping Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 The 3D Printing Store____720-443-3733 Thompson Machine___ 505-823-1453 Precision Die & Stamping__ 480-967-2038 PROCESSING: METAL Wrico__________ 480-892-7800 Composites Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Chemical Stamping:Design S.A. Composites________970-776-3877 LA Specialties________ 602-269-7612 MOLDS The Toolroom Inc.______ 801-773-6331 Contract Stamping:Flat Forming Apex Engineering_____ 435-713-0072 Loveridge Machine Co.___ 801-262-1414 Etching/Photochemical Teton Machining_______208-642-9344 Maverick Mold & Machine_ 970-535-4604 VACCO Industries_____ 626-443-7121 SPRING WORKS Utah____ 801-298-0113 Molds: Plastic Injection Manufacturing: Electrode Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 PUNCHING Lifetime Products______801-728-1260 Wire-Tech_________ 480-966-1591 Stamping:Foil Forming Production Maverick Mold & Machine_ 970-535-4604 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Group Manufacturing Serv_ 480-966-3952 Aero Tech_________ 801-292-0493 Molds Steel Stamping: Light EMJD Corporation_____303-761-5236 Star Precision________303-926-0559 DMSI_ _ __________ 801-972-6093 SPRING WORKS Utah____ 801-298-0113 L.A.R. Manufacturing___ 801-280-3505 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Precision Tech________801-285-7288 Aero Tech_________ 801-292-0493 REPAIR White Rock Inc________ 435-750-6414 Arizona Finishing_____602-438-4443 Stamping:Precision Loveridge Machine Co.___ 801-262-1414 Bearing Surface Rapid Prototyping Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 Denver Machine Shop____303-295-6000 Precision Die & Stamping__480-967-2038 Jensen Precision_______ 801-866-0175 PAINTING Hydraulic Cylinder White Rock Inc________ 435-750-6414 Coating Technologies_____ 623-581-2648 Qualtek________ 719-598-3394 X23 Denver Machine Shop____303-295-6000 Robotic CNC Jet Processing______ 623-869-6749 x117 Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 DMSI____________ 801-972-6093 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 ROLL FORMING Wrico____________480-892-7800 Routering CNC Richards Fab_________ 801-409-0392 Lifetime Products______801-728-1260 Stamping:Prototype DMSI____________ 801-972-6093 Rolling: thread Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 PLATING Small Part Pinnacle Precision____435-563-2722 Blanchard Metals Proc.__ 801-972-5590 Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 Wrico____________480-892-7800 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

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Stamping:Short Run Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Wrico____________ 480-892-7800 SWISS SCREW MCHG. Denver Precision Products__ 303-469-1771 Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing_ 503-557-9407 White Rock Inc________ 435-750-6414 Screwing: Lead Ron Grob Co.________970-667-5320 TESTING Testing: Non-Destructive Blanchard Metals Proc.___801-972-5590 Pilkington Metal Finishing___ 801-972-2146 TOOL & DIE Central Utah Tool______ 801-374-2745 Newport Tool________801-295-7411 The Toolroom Inc.______ 801-773-6331 Thompson Machine_____ 505-823-1453 Wrico____________480-892-7800 Tool & Cutter Grinding Exact Tool Grinding_____ 801-712-2720 TOOLING Elite Machine________801-710-7891 Mountain View Machine__ 435-755-0500 Northwest Swiss, Inc.____ 208-772-4011 Western Sintering______509-375-3096 WATERJET CUTTING Diversified Metal Services__ 801-972-6093 Dix Metals_________ 800-477-4349 Leading Edge Machine___435-563-9425 Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500 Southwest Waterjet-Laser__480-306-7748

WELDING Able Machining & Eng.__ 801-268-6766

Advantage Manufacturing___ 877-727-0281 Arrow Sheet Metal Prod___ 303-427-6419 Dayton Rogers_______ 763-717-6303 Denver Machine Shop____303-295-6000 H& S Machine_______ 801-755-7627 JD Machine_________801-782-4403 Kustom Koncepts______ 307-472-0818 Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500 Pillar Machine______ 801-965-1900 Premier Technology Inc___208-785-2274 Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 Star Precision________303-926-0559 Wasatch Laser Processing__801-972-3500 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Wrico__________ 480-892-7800 Welding: Aluminum Medium & Large Premier Technology Inc___208-785-2274 Skyline Products________719-392-9046 Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 Welding: Orbital Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 Welding: Precision Advantage Manufacturing_ 877-727-0281 Arrow Sheet Metal Prod___ 303-427-6419 Premier Technology Inc___208-785-2274 Richards Fab______ 801-409-0392 Weiser Engineering__ 303-280-2778 Welding: Robotic Metalcraft__________888-280-7080 Welding: TIG Arrow Sheet Metal Prod___ 303-427-6419 Mountain View Machine___ 435-755-0500

WIRE FORMING Flat & Wire Ace Wire Spring & Form__ 412-458-4831 SPRING WORKS Utah____ 801-298-0113 ASSOCIATIONS N. Utah NTMA________ 801-337-7097

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Index of Advertisers 5th Axis...15,51 A&L Machining...59 Accudyne Corp...20,51 Accutech Machine Inc...57 Ace Wire Spring & Form...60 Acu-Tec CNC...55 Advantage Manufacturing...56 Aero Tech Mfg...56 AMADA America...49 Amcon...42 AME, Inc...50 APEX Engineering...59 Arizona Finishing...58 Arrow Sheet Metal...57 Atlas Rigging & Transfer...54 AZ Tool Steel...55 AZMark Aerospace...55 bandsaw.com...22 bandsawreviews.com...30 Bank of the West...54 Bar-S Machine, Inc...56 Barton Mines...32,52 Bemsco...56 Blanchard Metals Proc...56 BMSC..43,55 CAID Industries...55 Canyon State Oil ...49,50,64 Capital Weld Cleaners...53 CaseTech...27,50 Castrol ...52,64 Central Utah Tool...56 Cimatron..8,54 CM Manufacturing...59 Coastal Metals...12,52 Coating Technologies...28,57 Current EDM Inc...53 Custom Design & Mfg...55 Davis Applied Tech College...51 Dayton Lamina...54 Delcam...49 Denver Machine Shop...56 Denver Precision Products...58 Desert EDM Sales...39,50 Dix Metals...53 DMG...50 DMSI...55 Dolphin Inc...55 Dooosan...50 DRP Machine...58 Edge Technologies...52 EDM Network...19,51 A2Z Manufacturing Rocky Mountain •

EDM Perf. Accessories...49 Elite Machine...55 EMJD Corp....57 EPOCS Mfg...56 Erickson Metals...18,49 Evans Precision...56 Exact Tool Grinding...61 EZ-Access...31,52 Fabricating Equipment Sales..51 Falcon Sheet Metal...59 Faustson...36,56 Fives...50 Flex-Pro...48,57 Flow International...49 Foothills Machinery...13,51 Foresight Finishing...60 Gage Lab Products...50 Gladhill Assoc...49 Global EDM Supply...50 GMA Garnet...29,50,54 GMN USA...46,50 Gold Tech Industries.,55 Group Manufacturing...56 HAAS Automation...15,49 Hangsterfers...50 Hirsh Precision Products...58 Horizon Carbide...51 HPMP...61 Hurco...13,53 Idaho Steel...1, 24-25 Image Tek...57 Industrial Heat Treat Co...57 Innovative Measuring Systems...17,51 Innovative Precision...55 Intech Funding...54 IRH...52 Iron & Metals, Inc...35,52 JD Machine...55 Jend Machinery...60 Jensen Precision...60 J.M. Grisley...5,49,50,51,53 K.D. Capital Equipment...54 King Machine...49,50,52 King’s Peak Manufacturing...58 Kloeckner Metals...53 Klontech Industrial...50 KTR Machine...50 Kustom Koncepts...56 L.A. Specialties...56 LAYKE Inc...60

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Layke Tactical...53 Leading Edge Machine...58 Loveridge Machine...59 Machinists, Inc..26 Mario Pinto...51 Maverick Mold & Machine...55 MEI Rigging...54 MEP...51 Metalcraft...58 Metal Supermarkets...51,53 Methods West...3,49 Micropulse West ...55 Midaco...52 MMT, A Div of Productivity ...11,49-53 Mountain View...55 Nelson Engineering...56 Newport Tool...59 New West Machine...51 NUNTMA...45, 61 Northwest Swiss...60 Northwest Rapid...31 O’Keefe Ceramics...30,58 Ogden-Weber Tech College...51 OGP...50 Olympic Metals...10,52 Omax...49 Orion Registrar...51 Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing...59 Paramount Machine...56 Perceptron..61 Phoenix Heat Treating...58 Pilkington Metal Finishing...57 Pillar Machine...59 Pinnacle Precision...59 PlaSteel...53 Precision Die & Stamping....61 Precision Tech...59 Premier Technology Inc...58 Qualichem...52 Qualtek...59 Radtech...58 RD Machine...60 Resell CNC West...54 Revolution Machine Tools...52 Richards Fab...56 RMTMA...37 Rocky Mountain Saw Blades...47,52 Roentgen USA...52 Romi Machine Tools, Ltd...52 Ron Grob CO....34,57

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Rotarex...53 “Technology Solutions For Competitive Manufacturing” Royal Products...46,49 RP Machining, Inc. ..58 41 West Guest Ave, Salt Lake City, UT Ryerson...7,49,51-53 801-263-6403 SA Composites...61 www.smithmachinetools.com S&S Machinery...54 An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company Samuel Son & CO..2,51-53 Sandvik...52 Sav-On Plating...22 Sawblade.com...23 Schenk Intertech...50 Scottrade Bank Equip Finance...54 Sentry Insurance...54 1977-2017 Setco Spindles & Slides...50 SMITH + MAZAK Sharp Precision...51 Building CNC Machines In The U.S. For 43 Years PARTNERSHIP Shop Tools, Inc..50 Skydandee Mfg...55 Smith Machinery...49,63 Smith Machinery Co. Thanks Its Customers For The Opportunity To Serve You! This Southwest Waterjet & Laser...61 Year, The Company Is Celebrating Our 40th Year In Partnership with Mazak!

Specialty Steel Serv....33,56 SPRING WORKS Utah...60 Star Metal Fluids...9,49,51 Clark Smith, 4th Generation Smith of the Family Business, Says, “Over the years we Star Precision...56 have sold more than 700 new Mazak machines to our customers in the Mountain States.

Steel Services Grinding...57 We have also sold 80 Mazak 5-Axis Machines. Our experience with 5-Axis machining Sun Grinding...57 sets us apart. ” Superior Grinding..16,57 Radtech...59 Sustaining Edge Solutions...50Radtech...59 Machine...60 Machine...60 Temperature Processing...57 RDRD Resell CNC West...31,54 With Smith Machinery, You Get Consistency And Superior Service From Their Long Term ResourceMfg...29,56 Teton Machining...58 ResourceMfg...17,56 Richards Fab...56 Relationships With Their Suppliers.

The ToolRoom Inc...61 Richards Fab...56Machine...55 RPM CNC Precision RMTMA...48 Thompson Machine...57 RMTMA...47 Mountain Blades...52 Rocky Mountain SawSaw Blades...52 Titanium Coating Services...41,55Rocky Roentgen USA...52 Roentgen USA...52 Total Quality Systems...51 Grob CO....57 RonRon Grob CO....57 Royal Products...38,49 TVT Die Casting...40,55 Royal Products...18,49 Ryerson...15,49,51-53 14 Years With Smith 10 Years With Smith TW Metals...52 Ryerson...17,49,51,52,53 SA Composites...61 Machinery Machinery Ultimate Manufacturing...51 SA Composites...61 Machinery...50 S&SS&S Machinery...50 University Federal Credit Union...54Samuel Son & CO..5,23,52 Samuel Son & CO..7,43,52 Sawblade.com...7 US Bank...54 Sandvik...49 Scientific Cutting Tools...32 Utah Metal Works, Inc...14,52 Sawblade.com...5 9 Years With Smith Seco Tools Inc...50 Seco Tools Inc...50 Vacco...57 Machinery Sentry Insurance...54 Setco Spindles & Slides...50 Vision 33...54 Setco Spindles & Slides...50 Shop Tools, Inc..10,50 Shop Tools, Inc..18,50 30 Years With Smith Von Ruden Mfg...49 Skydandee Mfg...55 ® Skydandee Mfg...55 Wasatch Laser Forming...59 Smith Machinery...49,63 Machinery Smith Machinery...49,63 Weiser/Mile High Precision...61SolidCAM...20,54 11 Years With Smith Specialty Steel Serv....30,56 Specialty Steel Serv....30,56 Western Sintering...61 SPRING WORKS Utah...60 Machinery SPRING WORKS Utah...60 St. Vrain Manufacturing...59 Western States Calibration...53St.Vrain Manufacturing...59 & Tooling,...34,55 MetalMachine Fluids...13,49,50,51 Western States Metals...38,50 StarStacy Star Metal Fluids...13,49,56 Star Precision...56 White Rock...61 3 Years With Smith 15 Years With Smith Star Precision...56 Steel Services Grinding...57 Wohlhaupter...54 Machinery Steel Services Grinding...57 Machinery Steen & Sons Machine..58 Steen & Sons Machine..58 Wrico Stamping...21,57 Superior Grinding..8,57 Superior Grinding..6,57 Superior Metal Products...60 Zeiss Industrial...51

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