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A million years ago, when I worked at Intel, each January marked the beginning of our strategic and business planning process. While I’d participated in planning sessions at other companies, Intel’s approach stood out. The process wasn’t just a checkbox; it was a serious tool for shaping the company’s future. Intel’s approach involved active participation from across the division—from Finance and Engineering to Marketing. Everyone had a role.

You don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company to benefit from strategic and business planning. In fact, allocating time early in the year for these critical functions is essential for growth and direction.

Strategic Plan vs. Business Plan: What’s the Difference?

Strategic Planning focuses on the long-term vision and overarching goals of the company. It’s about where you want to go and the big strategies to get there. Strategic plans often look out 3-5 years.

Business Planning focuses on the more immediate actions required to execute the strategy. It’s about what you need to do in the upcoming year to make progress.

A strong strategic plan includes:

• High-level Decision Making: Major decisions on market entry, product diversification, and resource allocation.

• SWOT Analysis: A thorough review of your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to guide strategy.

• Vision and Mission Alignment: Clear articulation of the company’s vision, mission, and core values.

A solid business plan focuses on actionable items for the year ahead:

• Reflecting on the Past Year: Reviewing successes, failures, and market trends to gauge your current position.

• Setting Goals: Defining clear, measurable objectives for the upcoming year that align with the company’s vision.

• Developing Strategies: Creating specific actions to reach those goals— marketing initiatives, operational improvements, and financial targets.

• Communication and Alignment: Sharing the plan with your team to ensure everyone is on the same page and accountable.

Strategic and business planning isn’t just an internal exercise—it has multiple benefits. For your customers and potential investors, it demonstrates a wellthought-out approach to the market, building credibility. For your employees, it establishes clear goals and measurable outcomes, providing direction and accountability.

Incorporating benchmarking surveys into your planning process can also be extremely valuable. For example, if you are part of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), they offer several benchmarking surveys. Participating in these surveys will give you access to an Individual Financial Performance Report, which compares your company’s performance against industry standards. This kind of insight is invaluable for making informed decisions.

I encourage you to make strategic and business planning a priority this year. It’s an investment in your company’s future, ensuring you have the roadmap and tools to succeed. Until next issue, I wish you the best, and God bless our troops.

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Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow 4.3% in June 2024 as Year-Over-Year Order Gap Narrows

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $402.3 million in June 2024. New orders of metalworking machinery were up 4.3% from May 2024 but down 1.6% from June 2023. Year-to-date orders reached $2.2 billion, down 10.7% compared to the first half of 2023.

Mazak Opens New Customer Solutions Center

As manufacturers continue to face shortages of skilled labor, Mazak helps them address the issue with the opening of its new Customer Solutions Center. The secure facility specializes in the development of production-ready, custom automation solutions that allow manufacturers to overcome existing labor issues while increasing production output.

“The new center allows us to streamline automation development and project management,” said Dan Janka, president of Mazak Corporation. This eliminates bottlenecks in design and timing during the construction of those custom

solutions while keeping the experience all about the customer and their production needs.”

The new customer-focused center is well equipped and provides a space for Mazak to set up custom automation cells as well as perform turnkey runoffs. Most importantly, the facility provides a secure location for customers who require that their parts and/or processes remain proprietary, such as those controlled by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Mazak engineers will also use the facility as a private location to perform research studies for the development of new processes, options and machinery.

Mazak’s full portfolio of automation solutions ensures process consistency, improves quality, helps lower overall costs and reduces the risk of scrap. Automation ranges from simple barfeeders and overhead gantry systems to two-pallet changers, pallet pulls, load/ unload robots and full palletized systems. Palletized systems can also include in-process measurement and surface scanning probes for part inspection and traceability.

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manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky, produces over 70 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models, Hybrid Additive processing machines and Swiss Turning Machines. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Mazak iSMART Factory™ to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers. For more information on Mazak’s products and solutions, visit www.MazakUSA.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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The New Era of Automation: Introducing RoboFlex™ by Productivity

We are excited to announce that Productivity’s automation department has rebranded as RoboFlex™ by Productivity. With manufacturing companies facing the challenge of finding sufficient employees to operate their equipment, automation has become essential for maintaining and enhancing efficiency

and part quality.

RoboFlex has long been a trusted name in the automation market. Productivity’s automation department has provided pre-engineered automation solutions under the “RoboFlex” trade name for years. Now, the RoboFlex name has been expanded

to cover Productivity’s entire automation business, from pre-engineered solutions (re-branded with new, simplified model names) to custom projects tailored to the customer’s exact specifications.

RoboFlex by Productivity represents our commitment to providing cutting-edge automation solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers. RoboFlex offers unparalleled flexibility and customization, empowering businesses to achieve maximum operational efficiency with reduced downtime and lower labor costs.

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MIDACO’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with Trunnion System: Redefining CNC Machining Productivity and Versatility

MIDACO Corporation, a leader in machining productivity solutions, announces the launch of its Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with Trunnion System for CNC machining, as seen at this past IMTS 2024. Designed for seamless integration with Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs), this system optimizes workflows by eliminating idle time, maximizing spindle utilization, and increasing flexibility for complex jobs.

High-Volume and Mixed-Job Efficiency with a Four-Pallet Shuttle MIDACO’s four-pallet shuttle system is engineered for both high-volume production and low-volume, high-mix jobs, enabling continuous operation without interruption. Operators can stage multiple ops of a production job or load a series of different parts on four pallets, which automatically shuttle into

the machining area when the spindle completes a cycle. This setup enables operators to load and unload parts on one pallet while machining continues on another, reducing idle time and exponentially increasing productivity.

Built for Robust, Flexible Capacity

MIDACO’s 4-Pallet Changer features durable cast aluminum or cast-iron pallets, in XY sizes ranging from 28” x 15” (711mm x 381mm) to 50” x 24” (1270mm x 609mm). Each pallet is automatically transferred with +/- 0.0001” (0.0025mm) repeatability onto a cast-iron receiver mounted directly on the machine table that supports up to 500 lbs (226 kg) for smaller models and up to 2,000 lbs (908 kg) on larger models with weight evenly distributed. This system is powered by a servo drive and equipped with a rotary shuttle, automatic door, and CE light curtain for safety.

The shuttle system’s two loading stations allow clear access to all four pallets with no overhead obstruction, making it ideal for workflows requiring heavy part handling or crane loading.

For added versatility, MIDACO’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer integrates a Trunnion System that enables 4th-axis operations on a 3-axis VMC. Equipped with four trunnions, the system uses a single 4th-Axis Rotary Indexer (not included) to power all trunnions, and eliminates any need for cable management, simplifying the process. This feature is ideal for shops

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MIDACO’s 4-Pallet Changer is fully integrated with the VMC via M-codes, allowing operators to control the system directly from the VMC’s control panel. This ease of use reduces training time and enables faster production start-up, allowing operators to manage the pallet changer with confidence.

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Kenton County Honors Mazak Corporation’s 50th Anniversary

The Kenton County Fiscal Court of Kentucky declared October 31, 2024, as Mazak Corporation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Day in recognition of the advanced machine tool manufacturer’s half century

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“We’re honored to make our corporate home here in Kentucky and to participate in the economic vitality of the state,” said Dan Janka, President of Mazak Corporation. “This proclamation reinforces our enduring commitment to the manufacturing industry and our focus on sustained growth.”

Throughout the 50 years since Mazak Corporation opened its Kentucky facility in 1974, the company has honored the vision of the late Teruyuki (Terry) Yamazaki,

founder of Mazak and former Chairman of Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. Yamazaki emphasized staying ahead of technology while remaining close to the manufacturing industry and its customers. The company is honored that this proclamation reflects its global and local commitment to innovation and progress.

Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky produces over 70 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5-axis models, Hybrid Additive processing machines and Swiss Turning Machines. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers. For more information on Mazak’s products and solutions, visit www.MazakUSA.com.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

We work closely with both local and national educational programs and training institutions. In partnership with industry experts, NTMA has developed NTMA-U, a fully online program of courses developed for precision machining and related occupations. Content works to NIMS specifications. NUNTMA is a strong advocate of the NTMA-U program. It fills a very real need in the manufacturing marketplace. We encourage all our members to consider this program. In order to make this program affordable for our chapter members, NUNTMA subsidizes to NTMA-U much of the course costs.

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NTMA conducts three benchmarking surveys annually – the Executive Compensation Survey (February), Operating Cost Survey (May) and the Wage & Fringe Benefit Survey (September).

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One of the key benefits of NTMA membership is the opportunity to network locally, regionally and nationally with people just like you. All NTMA members have access to our national member directory, as well as to local chapters with a calendar of events designed to bring members together around common concerns.

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Equipment Finance Industry Expands to More Than $1.3 Trillion as Sector Supports U.S. Economic Growth and Innovation

The equipment finance industry expanded to an estimated $1.34 trillion in 2023—a new all-time high—with 82% of end-users using some form of financing to fund their equipment and software (E&S) acquisitions, according to an end-user survey from the Equipment Finance Industry Horizon Report 2024. The report, which was prepared by Keybridge, also reveals that approximately 57.7% of the $2.3 trillion (nominal) in E&S investment in 2023 was financed.

The Horizon Report focuses on the Foundation’s biennial survey of equipment end-users, which was conducted this summer. Using data collected through the survey, the Foundation estimates the current size of the equipment finance industry, assesses the propensity to finance private sector equipment investment for key equipment verticals, and forecasts end-user plans to acquire and finance equipment in 2025.

Leigh Lytle, President of the Foundation, and President & CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, said, “The trillion-dollar equipment finance industry has always been the backbone of capital investment, which is a critical component of the U.S. economy. This Horizon Report clearly shows the extent to which businesses and other organizations rely on commercial financing with the majority of public and private sector capital expenditures acquired through loans, leases,

or lines of credit. Our industry financed supply chains and supported business growth that helped stave off recessionary pressures amid elevated inflation and high interest rates, enabling equipment and software investment to expand in 2023. The report also indicates the industry is well positioned to support forecasted increases in equipment and software, including innovative, high-growth areas like generative AI, equipment-as-aservice (EaaS) subscription-based models, and climate financing. This report delivers must-have insights that will help business leaders and decision makers stay ahead of the game.”

Highlights from the Horizon Report include:

Equipment finance industry growth. According to official government figures, E&S investment (both financed and not financed) expanded by a solid 5.3% in 2023 to $2.3 trillion (nominal). The Foundation’s estimate that approximately 57.7% of this investment (and 64.2% of private sector investment, per the end-user survey) was financed yields an estimated industry size of $1.34 trillion. This

figure represents 7.1% nominal growth for the equipment finance industry compared to 2022.

End-user reliance on financing. The end-user survey revealed that 82% of respondents who acquired equipment or software in 2023 used at least one form of financing to do so. This represents an uptick from the 79% of respondents indicated in the 2022 survey.

Increase in equipment and software acquisitions in 2025. End-users were roughly three times more likely to believe their E&S acquisitions will increase in 2025 (42%) versus decrease (15%). The most commonly selected verticals among end-users who plan to boost acquisitions were software, computers, office equipment, and communications equipment, reflecting the importance of these verticals to business operations in which hybrid/remote working arrangements, online sales channels, and incorporating AI and other new technology tools are critical. Importantly, more than three-fourths of end-users expect to use a financing method to cover at least a portion of the cost to acquire this equipment.

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Top reasons for financing. The top reasons end-users chose to finance their E&S acquisitions were “optimization of cash flow” (62%), “protection from equipment obsolescence” (55%), and “tax advantages” (51%).

Top methods of payment to acquire equipment and software. According to the survey, the most important payment method used by businesses to acquire equipment and software in 2023 was leasing (26% of

Zack Marsh, Chair of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation and SVP, AP Equipment Financing, said, “The Horizon report offers a detailed look at equipment acquisition and financing decisions for specific equipment verticals and industries, the key factors influencing the decision to use financing, and how financing decisions are likely to evolve over the next year.”

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CAI Software is a leader in the delivery of mission-critical, productionoriented enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain software, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) to leading companies in targeted vertical markets across discrete, food processing, and batch manufacturing. The Company helps over 2,000 global clients, with significant presence in North America and Europe, to achieve their business goals by enabling them to streamline operations, automate production, increase value and reduce costs.

The company has been in business for more than 4 decades, their employees are long-tenured and deeply experienced, and their software has been integral to the day-to-day success of thousands of customers and hundreds of thousands of users. In the manufacturing industry, their software helps produce everything we all use in our day-to-day lives: from refrigerators to food on your table, to the parts in your cars, to the engine on the airplanes we take to travel, and even to the parts in the rocket ships we watch launch. Though they have a wide range of software solutions across a number of industries, they have a number of solutions targeting small, medium and large manufacturing entities globally and locally. These include their xTuple, ShopVue MES, Parsable, Radley EDI, and Acctivate software solutions.

CAI software systems provide real-time insights into the manufacturing process, allowing managers to monitor production, track inventory levels, and identify bottlenecks or issues promptly. This increased visibility enables better decision-making and more proactive problem-solving, leading to smoother operations.

With features like quality control modules and real-time monitoring, CAI manufacturing software helps ensure consistent product quality. By implementing standardized processes, identifying defects early, and facilitating corrective actions, manufacturers can minimize defects, decrease waste, reduce rework, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Integration capabilities allow CAI manufacturing software systems to connect with other business systems, such as accounting software, HR/ payroll, or supply chain management tools. This seamless integration enhances collaboration across departments and facilitates data exchange, leading to smoother workflows and better decision-making throughout the organization.

CAI manufacturing software helps optimize resource allocation, including materials, equipment, and labor. By analyzing data on resource utilization and production performance, businesses can identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize productivity.

Another critical benefit — CAI manufacturing software systems play a pivotal role in helping customers maintain compliance standards by providing robust tools and functionalities to streamline regulatory adherence. Their software solutions often integrate features such as real-time monitoring, quality control, and documentation management, allowing manufacturers to track every stage of the production process and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

“CAI was purpose-built to create actionable information to empower manufacturers, processors, and distributors to make better decisions,” said Brian Rigney, CEO CAI Software. “We care about getting to know your business’s unique processes and challenges to provide you with the best solution. Whether you’re looking for visibility throughout your manufacturing, processing, or distribution environment or just want to streamline specific processes to improve your business, we are here to help.”

Types of Software Systems for Manufacturing Companies

xTuple: The CAI mission is to help manufacturing and inventory-centric companies use management software and best practices to grow their business profitably.

xTuple is an ERP solution for small and medium sized manufacturers and distributors across industries. xTuple was purchased by CAI in 2022, and it is a comprehensive platform that helps businesses streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and save costs while providing the flexibility to grow and adapt to changing demands. Further, the CAI software enables accelerated onboarding to get new customers up and running in as little as 90 days with its fixed price solution. Not only is it easy to implement, and easy to learn, but it is also more affordable than many other ERP solutions of similar functionality on the market.

xTuple is targeted to companies with as few as 5 employees to as many as 50. Its product functionality is extensive, including the following;

Accounting functionality allows users to navigate away from QuickBooks and the use of manual spreadsheet data entry for more complex financial management, while inventory and warehouse management tools give manufacturers the resources needed for lot and serial control, shipping and receiving tools for communicating with customers, vendors, and suppliers, and

additional resources for better visibility and streamlining production. xTuple’s latest developments brought to market a robust Analytics solution that gives users valuable insights and performance metrics across all business areas, allowing companies to evaluate market trends and improve forecasting.

ShopVue: A manufacturing execution system (MES) enables manufacturers to optimize manufacturing processes to track and trace the transformation of raw materials to finished products. ShopVue MES is a proven, best-in-class MES that forward-thinking manufacturers have trusted for nearly 30 years to optimize their shop floor operations. Get real-time insights, have access to accurate production data, efficiently manage resources, improve traceability, and maintain highquality standards to ensure timely production and delivery. A modular, operator-friendly software solution, ShopVue MES enables small-, mid-, and enterprise-sized discrete manufacturers to better manage their people, processes, orders, and machines. Its suite of core modules provides comprehensive labor management for your production workers, production traceability, component control, digital work instructions, and more features required for successful advanced manufacturing processes.

ShopVue functionality can be divided by role in manufacturing organizations, such as plant managers, supervisors, and human resources. The product offers manufacturing execution, which allows users to manage routine tasks, such as punch-ins, work instructions and inspection management. ShopVue features job tracking, which enables users to track the status of parts, work orders, jobs, and lots. The product also features labor tracking, which allows users to match employee time against activities, such as work orders, meetings, and breaks.

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“Customer service, especially during the deployment phase, has been unmatched. Despite some rather tricky customizations that we asked for, ShopVue works exactly how we need it to.” Brad, Defense/Aerospace Industry

“Overall ShopVue has been very good for our business. It is very adaptable to our unusual business model. Our consultants and the help desk have been an invaluable asset.”Steven, Automation Industry

“We’re big xTuple fans,” said Jacobs. “It’s only taken a bit over a year to go from teaching reluctant people very basic skills to seeing them become totally convinced it was the best decision we could have ever made.”Wes, Metal Industry

“We chose xTuple, at first, for the wrong reason — price. I was intrigued by the incredible savings, but we stayed for the right reasons. xTuple is a great product with a great company behind it.”Daniel, Food Manufacturing

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The San Francisco and Broomfield-based company is making 50 of its AE.1 Cosmos Edition trailers in coming months at its newly established factory in the northwest metro-area suburb, pricing the trailers at $250,000 each.

Lightship aims to reach full production at the factory next summer, but the first two vehicles will be going out sooner to buyers who reserved trailers, said Toby Kraus, Lightship CEO and Boulder native, in an interview last month.

Lightship first revealed the concept, formerly called Lightship L1, in 2023 at South by Southwest, a media event in Texas. There, it demonstrated the towable vehicle’s ability to lower its 10-foot tall camp mode into a more aerodynamic 6.5-foot tall road mode.

Former Tesla employees Ben Parker and Toby Kraus founded the company in 2020. Parker, now Lightship’s chief product officer, originally thought to create electric food trucks after he noticed gas-powered ones outside the Tesla office. The idea shifted to RVs after they realized the RV market size, which is estimated at $54 billion and is expected to grow by about 4% by 2032, according to Global Market Insights, a Delaware-based business market research company.

The company has raised over $60 million after three fundraising rounds with Obvious Ventures, Prelude Ventures and Congruent Ventures as its largest investors, Kraus said.

The AE.1 Cosmos Edition is designed and manufactured in the company’s 32,000-square-foot Broomfield facility. The company currently has 85 employees, half of whom are in Broomfield.

It expects to grow its Colorado employee base to about 100 once it reaches its production run rate, and Lightship may expand to a larger factory if necessary, Kraus said. The roughly 200 square-foot vehicle sleeps four and

features an automotive-grade HVAC system, bathroom, a fully-equipped galley kitchen, and 1.5 kW of fully integrated, heat-tempered roof solar panels. It has a large automotive gray Lithium Iron Phosphate battery pack with a 77 kWh capacity and an electric motor on the rear axle, Kraus added.

So far, the company has two service locations, one in South San Francisco near the Rivian Bay Area Service Center, and another at its Broomfield location. Every vehicle has mobile internet and Wi-Fi connections plus the option to add satellite internet service from Starlink, a SpaceX subsidiary, Kraus said. By

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US military picks littleknown Utah supplier for drone program

The US Army is bypassing some of venture capital’s best-funded drone makers to buy technology from a littleknown Utah manufacturer, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

The Salt Lake City-based Teal Drones has been selected as the winner of a military program to provide thousands of small surveillance drones, the report said, citing a regulatory filing and an Army document.

The program will arm US soldiers with backpack-size drones “similar to what the Ukrainians have deployed in vast numbers” in the conflict with Russia, according to the report.

“The Army has said it needs around 11,700 drones for its Short Range Reconnaissance program, its largest effort yet to acquire small surveillance aircraft. That size of purchase could give Teal roughly 260 million US dollars in revenue,” it said.

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Teal said its portable drones would be provided to Army infantry platoons to expand their reconnaissance abilities.

“It is a victory for an underdog in the crowded US small drone market, which comprises billion-dollar California enterprises, low-profile founder-funded operations and pennystock companies,” the report said. Source: WSJ

Department of Defense (DoD) Contracts

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group Ltd., Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been awarded a $41,202,618 contract modification (P00049) to a previously awarded contract (FA882322-F-0008) for Space Domain Awareness technical acquisition and advisory services. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Sys-tems Center Directorate of Contracting, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., Layton Utah, has been awarded a $233,764,794 modification (P00010) to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-22-D-0001) for the flight test telemetry termination production requirements contract. Work will be performed in Layton, Utah, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2031. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity.

Vectrus Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded $29,854,440 for a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity modification to previously awarded contract N62470-20-D-0010. This modification provides for the exercise of Option Four for base oper-ating support services at Isa Air Base, and its outlying support sites. Work will be performed in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is expected to be completed by November 2025. This award brings the total

cumulative value to $239,003,117. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds will be obligated on individual task orders. No funds will be obligated at time of award. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe, Africa, Central, Na-ples, Italy, is the contracting activity.

Olgoonik Enterprises LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, was awarded a $13,040,260 firm-fixed-price contract to construct a corrosion control facility. Bids were solicited via the in-ternet with two received. Work will be performed in Aurora, Colorado, with an estimated completion date of April 29, 2026. U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, Colorado, is the contracting activity (W50S6V25-F-A001). (Awarded on Oct. 24, 2024)

Urban Sky Theory Inc., Denver, Colorado, was awarded a $99,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefi-nite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for Urban Sky operations. This contract provides for the manufacturing of microballoons. Work will be performed in Denver, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by November 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition under Small Business Innovation Research Phase III. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $1,500 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Lab Enterprise Contract-

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Apogee Engineering LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, was awarded a ceiling $12,901,110 bridge action for advisory and assistance services. This contract provides for advisory and assistance services for scientific, technical, organizational development, strategic planning, engineering, and research and development. Work will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 14, 2026. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, New Mex-ico, is the contracting activity (FA9451-25-F-X001).

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HDR Engineering Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, was awarded a $20,000,000 firm-fixed-price con-tract for architect-engineer services. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated comple-tion date of Nov. 20, 2029. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri, is the con-tracting activity (W912DQ-25-D-4001).

How Millennials’ Technology Expectations Can Help Save Manufacturing

Millennials’ technology expectations have been shaped by smartphones, Facebook and digital media – in other words, by easy and ubiquitous connectivity. It’s not surprising, then, that traditional manufacturing systems can seem as retro as waiting for dial-up internet to connect. And that’s bad for the manufacturing sector, because its skills gap is looming large.

Vectrus Systems LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded $41,619,485 for a firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract N69450-23-D-0022. This contract modifi-cation provides for the exercise of Option Period One for base operating support services at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Work will be performed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This op-tion period is from Dec. 1, 2024, to Nov. 30, 2025. This brings the cumulative face value of the contract to $84,304,804. No funds will be obligated at time of award. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jack-sonville, Florida, is the contracting activity.

A joint study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting projects a surge of nearly 3.5 million open manufacturing jobs created over the next decade. Some of the empty slots will come by way of retiring baby boomers, while others are related to new positions created as a result of natural business growth, the report found.What the report also predicts: As conditions stand now, 2 million of those jobs will go unfulfilled. In other words, the need for the manufacturing sector to appeal to Millennials – the generation typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1997 – is both critical and a very tall order.

Engineering Operations LLC,* Littleton, Colorado, is awarded a $12,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for architect-engineering services. This con-tract provides for bridge inspection and assessment services. Fiscal 2025 Navy working capital funds in the amount of $10,000 will be obligated at time of award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. NAVFAC EXWC, Port Hueneme, Cali-fornia, is the contracting activity (N39430-25-D-2000).

Indeed, manufacturing still has a negative image among younger generations, experts say. In a 2015 public perception of manufacturing study, also by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, respondents ages 19 to 33 ranked manufacturing as their lowest preference in terms of potential career choices.

Raytheon Co., Aurora, Colorado, has been awarded a $196,712,028 undefinitized change or-der modification (P00439) to previously awarded contract FA880710-C-0001 for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System. The modification brings the total face value of the contract to $4,486,044,806. Work will be performed in Aurora, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 28, 2025.

Manufacturing’s image problem is complex and in, some aspects, based on false assumptions. But one real obstacle is that some manufacturing systems can seem antiquated, and it’s an issue that many manufacturers and related organizations are already addressing.

Students and educators- join us for Utah’s largest CNC Machining Contest! Showcase your skills and creativity!

Come and show everyone what you have worked so hard to achieve and win some amazing prizes for being the best in the state!

Students have been focused on Blueprint reading, GD&T, Solid modeling, CAM programming, G code editing, machine set-up, and more. Put those skills to the test and show everyone what you’ve got!

This year, The Northern Utah Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (NUNTMA) is fully sponsoring the contest on the technical side, so plenty of expertise, help, and exposure to contestants is available.

Judges will come from real local machine shops. As part of the contest, you will have the amazing opportunity to interview at some of the best machine shops in the state. This contest will expose you to potential future employers; in many cases, they make hires while students are still in school.

We will have High School (Secondary) and College divisions (post-secondary), so everyone is welcome to compete.

Technical information about rules, tools, and other important competition information can be found at machineutah.org. You must be registered as a Skills USA member by February 15, 2025.

Chris Reeve Knives Increases Capacity With The Addition of 4 Mazak VC-EZ 26 Vertical

Any high-end knife collector knows of, or owns, at least one blade from Chris Reeve Knives (CRK). The Boise-based company is well known within the knife community for designing and manufacturing some of the highest quality production knives on the market. Known for sleek, innovative design, founder Chris Reeve made substantial contributions to the knife world, including the industry standard Reeve Integral Lock™ (known to many as the “frame-lock”). Today the feature can be seen on around 60% of the folding knife market. Working closely with Crucible Industries, CRK has played an essential role in developing powdered blade steels (CPM S30V, S35VN, and S45VN), formulated particularly for edge-retention, toughness and corrosion resistance.

For many years, CRK’s Yarborough model was presented to each graduate of the US Army Special Forces. In recognition of all of his accomplishments to the knife industry, Chris Reeve was inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2015.

CRK began operations in 1984 in a garage in Durban, South Africa, when Chris left his job as a full-time Tool and Die Maker and parttime knife maker to designing and selling knives full time. For several years, Chris and his wife, Anne, were CRK’s sole employees, with most customers in the US. In 1989, 5 years into business ownership, the couple moved from South Africa and settled in Boise, Idaho, where the company remains today.

CRK became a woman-owned business after Chris retired in 2014 and Anne took over as owner. Around the same time, their son Tim joined the business full time. Today, Tim handles all production. Tim’s passion for the industry makes him, in Anne’s words, the “heir apparent” to the company.

According to a recent study by Kona Equity, CRK is growing faster than

the industry average. The company is adding capacity to its manufacturing floor, with the addition of superior Mazak CNC machines. For die-hard CRK fans this is welcome news given the backlog for purchasing a CRK product can be years.

An online customer stated, “You consistently have a backlog and now it’s much longer than I’d expected. Why haven’t you expanded to keep up with demand?”

Here is Tim’s response: “In short, we are expanding. Our approach to manufacturing is simple: quality over quantity (but of course, with a sense of urgency)! We are methodically growing our business: buying and outfitting more mills and grinders, automating processes,

inducting new and skilled craftsmen into our family trade, and gaining more square footage. We are growing steadily. Though demand may outpace our output, we will not compromise quality over quantity. So, we’ll invest in the right people for our team. We’ll wait a little bit longer for the machines that we know are right for our business. We’re sure our quest for excellence is why so many of our customers are patient and loyal, and for this, we are very grateful.”

Another online customer commented on the company’s design stating, “The high quality of manufacture on the Inkosi is no surprise, but I am surprised at how much I like the design. The knife is superbly made. It locks up with the bank vault solid feel that Chris Reeve Knives have come to be known for, with smooth opening and good blade centering.”

One customer commented, “The single thought in Chris’ mind has always been to design every model with deliberation, considering how the knife works, its intended purpose and the most appropriate materials. On this foundation, CRK is a vibrant business, has a great staff of well-trained employees, and remains a company with a worldwide reputation for raising the standards bar - ‘pushing the envelope’ - for the industry.”

Tim says that prior to his joining CRK, the machine shop had several brands of CNC machines. He says, “I want consistency, it is nice to be able to copy and paste a program from one machine to another.” One of his most recent additions to the CRK machine shop is two Mazak VC-EZ 26’s and added two more this year. Tom Weaver, co-owner of Action Machinery, the distributor for Mazak throughout the Rocky Mountain region, says, “The Kentucky-built VC-EZ 26 Vertical Machining Center combines a rugged spindle and a space-saving design with unprecedented affordability to put Mazak quality and reliability in virtually any shop.”

Tim says, “The Mazak EZ series is extremely cost effective, in fact it was priced on par in a head to head quote against entry level CNC machines, and yet you still get the Japanese superior design Mazak is renowned for. The Mazak VC-EZ 26 punches above its weight, and these machines are working very well for us. In particular, we like the large table, the rugged 29.5 hp, 15,000 rpm spindle, the highly efficient auto tool changer, the Hybrid MX Roller Guide System for improved rigidity, accuracy and reliability, and we added the high pressure coolant option on the machines.”

He adds, “I give Action Machinery and their extended service team, direct from Mazak, an ‘A’ for customer service and support. As our customers have come to know us for our superior customer service, we too look for this in our suppliers, like Action Machinery.”

To order a CRK knife, you can find one of their worldwide distributors on their website at chrisreeve.com. You can also order directly from the company. Tim says, “If the backlog is too long for you, you can often find one on the resale market.”

He continues, “No matter where you purchase your CRK product, you can expect your CRK knife to perform well, to our high standards, including;

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Ursa Major wins $4 million for 3D-printed rocket engines

Ursa Major, a Colorado-based rocket propulsion startup said Monday it has landed a follow-on contract award from America Makes to qualify its copper additive manufacturing process for hypersonic flight.

Small business loan approval rates for big banks have spiked.

According to a new study, the August approval percentage for banks — with assets of $10 billion and more — rose two-tenths of a percent from July’s figure of 26.3 percent to 26.5 percent.

The data, published last month by Biz2Credit, examine more than 1,000 credit applications made by small businesses.

Under the contract, America Makes — the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute — would invest $4 million and Ursa Major would put $1 million toward maturing the production readiness of Ursa Major’s 3D printing process for making Draper and Hadley rocket engines that could be used in space vehicles that travel faster than the speed of sound, the rocket engine maker

Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora noted a healthy retail demand and “the willingness of small business owners to reinvest their savings from tax cuts” as the reason for the uptick in lending.

Over the next 21 months, Ursa Major will use its third America Makes contract award to move its copper additive manufacturing capability into flight-qualified hardware for the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the startup said.

“Retail sales are up, and sectors such as transportation, logistics, warehousing, and construction are performing extremely well,” Arora added. “Right now, business owners are confident in the future of their firms. August is typically a slow month for loan volume, but that wasn’t the case this year.”

Business loan approval rates rose at regional and community banks as well. Small banks granted 49.8 percent of the funding requests they received in August, up one-tenth from July. It represents the highest figure for small banks since November 2014.

“America Makes has been a trusted partner for the past three years, allowing Ursa Major to create high-quality and scalable systems in our Advanced Manufacturing Lab in Youngstown, Ohio,” Nick Doucette, chief operations officer for Ursa Major, said in a statement. “This next step will establish Ursa Major as a scalable and trusted manufacturing partner in the defense and aerospace sector while maturing production readiness for our Draper

Institutional lenders — pension funds and insurance companies — remained unchanged at an Index record 64.9 percent, up one-tenth of a percent from July’s figure.

In July, Berthoud, Colorado-based Ursa Major said it planned to invest $14.5 million — including a $4 million grant from JobsOhio, the state’s private, nonprofit economic development organization — over the coming years to expand its 3D printing facilities in the

Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent, one-tenth of a percent higher than in the previous month.

Alternative lenders have become a source of quick capital. When small business owners, alternative lenders could approve riskier loans via innovations in fintech, which give them more flexibility than the banks to adjust rates and covenants on the deals. This includes an ability to accept non-conventional sources of collateral, such as real estate and outstanding invoices (h/t Forbes).

Ursa Major and America Makes began their partnership in 2021 with the establishment of the Ursa Major Advanced Manufacturing Lab in Youngstown, Ohio.

In the first two phases of the contract with America Makes, Ursa Major engineers developed an additive manufacturing process capability for NASA’s highconductivity and high-strength copper-chrome-niobium

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alloy and produced prototype thrust chambers for the vacuum variant of the Hadley liquid rocket engine.

Continuing through mid-2024, the collaboration’s focus shifted from prototype printing to the production and qualification of engine hardware.

Ursa Major plans to install a Velo3D Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer to qualify its copper additive manufacturing process on a fullscale production platform, the company said. Once qualified, it will print thrust chambers to support both Hadley and Draper flight engines.

“Ursa Major continues to be at the forefront of implementing additive manufacturing in aerospace and defense programs,” John Wilczynski, executive director for America Makes, said. By Mary Vanac –Cleveland Business Journal

Aerospace company relocates its headquarters to the Denver area

An aerospace company that specializes in satellite systems has moved its headquarters from Santa Clara, California to a commercial area just outside of Littleton.

Astro Digital said that its new Colorado digs has over 75 employees who now work in the area. The company expects to hire another 40 people by the end of next year, and the company has said it expects to hire a total of 141 people further into the future.

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systems. The company said its headquarters move comes as it ramps up production of larger systems for commercial and government customers.

The Colorado Economic Development Commission in September offered Astro Digital up to $1.9 million in job growth tax incentives for relocating to the Denver area and hiring 141 people over an eight-year period.

Astro Digital is one of 2,000 aerospace companies now operating in Colorado, according to the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. With 26% growth in the industry over five years, more people now work in Colorado’s aerospace industry per capita than in any other state, OEDIT said.

The company chose Colorado for its headquarters in part due to its aerospace ecosystem and access to talent, Chris Biddy, CEO of Astro Digital, said.OEDIT has announced several companies in recent days that have chosen to relocate or expand in Colorado. Earlier this week, Peak Energy revealed it would open a battery development center in Broomfield. By Analisa Romano – Denver Business Journal

offers Certified Cerakote application, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), and Diamond Like Carbon coating (DLC).

Deposition (PVD), and Diamond Like Carbon coating (DLC).

Cerakote application, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), and Diamond Like Carbon coating (DLC).

made integral to it, including treating your employees well and for our customers, ‘Doing what we commit to do.” He adds, “We also wanted to take the business to the next level, and this meant looking at every aspect of the business and surveying customers to find ways to continuously improve.”

MASIC Industries, an ISO9001: 2015 certified coating application job shop, offers Certified Cerakote application, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), and Diamond Like Carbon coating (DLC).

MASIC strives to separate themselves from the competition with Quality, Reliability and customer commitment. Case-inpoint, MASIC conducts special process testing for all ceramic and Powder coat films to ensure the customers product looks good, and also meets the coating properties by performing special process destructive tests on test coupons that accompany each job. MASIC believes they are one of the few thin film applicators that tests to this degree in all of theWestern USA. MASIC offers production-capable Cerakote coating, and they have been an approved Cerakote applicator for the past decade. Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic composite that’s designed to improve a material’s Abrasion and wear resistance, Corrosion resistance, Chemical resistance, Impact strength, and Hardness. Cerakote can be applied to a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, polymers, and wood.

run the company with partner Butch Mason, a Navy Veteran. They have over 100 years combined experience in finishing and thin film applications. Chris’ two sons and Butch’s two sons are the newest family members participating in the business.

including treating your employees well and for our customers, ‘Doing what we commit to do.” He adds, “We also wanted to take the business to the next level, and this meant looking at every aspect of the business and surveying customers to find ways to continuously improve.”

During Covid, the company had zero employee absences, and in fact, they found themselves venturing into a new and emerging market – low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite components. Chris says, “We had no idea that the space and satellite industry was so extensive, but we were fortunate to participate in several projects, which helped expand our business.”

MASIC specializes in Thin Film Ceramics and created their own robot cell for the application of this process to accompany their 6 manual spray stations.They can do any thin film ceramic like Cerakote, along with other emerging thin films that are available. Masic has scaled their Cerakote to a high level, high production processing 5000 knife blades a week to greater than 100K individual parts per month. These parts range from as large as an arm to small parts.

MASIC strives to separate themselves from the competition with quality, reliability and customer commitment. Case in point, MASIC conducts special process testing for all ceramic and Powder coat films to ensure the customers product looks good and also meets the coating properties by performing special process destructive tests on test coupons that accompany each job. MASIC believes they are one of the few thin film applicators that tests to this degree in all of the Western USA. MASIC offers production-capable Cerakote coating, and they have been an approved Cerakote applicator for the past decade. Cerakote is a polymerceramic composite that’s designed to improve a material’s abrasion and wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness. Cerakote can be applied to a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, polymers, and wood.

Last year, the company successfully certified to ISO9001: 2015, with the help of its Quality Director, Dean Brito. Chris says, “Dean was a ‘difficult’ customer of ours more than 15 years ago, and he pointed out how our quality manual was not up to ‘quality standards.’While this was unpleasant to hear, Dean was right, and we hired him in 2023 to make a world-class Quality Management System for us.”

Chris says, “When Matt, Butch, and I took over the business, we wanted to retain many of the best attributes our parents, uncles, and grandfather had made integral to it, including treating your employees well and for our customers, ‘Doing what we commit to do’.” He adds, “We also wanted to take the business to the next level, and this meant looking at every aspect of the business and surveying customers to find ways to continuously improve.”

Recognizing we have a loyal, diverse team, The QMS was strategically translated into three languages - Spanish, English, and Vietnamese and the company passed the ISO 9001 certification audit with zero findings and zero OFI’s in less than a year from deployment to certification. Our first surveillance audit is scheduled for early in 2025, and Chris says, “We have no reservations about passing with flying colors.”

During Covid, the company had zero employee absences, and in fact, they found themselves venturing into a new and emerging market –low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite components. Chris says, “We had no idea that the space and satellite industry was so extensive, but we were fortunate to participate in several projects, which helped expand our business.”

Last year, the company shipped 1.2 million parts, and they had ~2400 customer returns, an impressive 0.2% defect rate. With a Quality and On-Time delivery rate with ‘A’ scores, the company’s best sales force are its customers, who regularly refer others to MASIC Industries for their coating with special processing needs.

Quality Assurance:

The company is based in a suburb of Portland, Oregon and got its start shortly after WWII when Russ Leininger launched the company as a metal polishing entity. Many of Russ’s family members were integral members of the company, and today Russ’s grandson’s Chris and Matt Sicilia, run the company with partner Butch Mason, a Navy Veteran and they have over 100 years combined experience in finishing and thin film applications. Chris’ 2 sons and Butch’s two sons are the newest family members participating in the business.

Chris says, “When Matt, Butch, and I took over the business, we wanted to retain many of the best attributes our parents, uncles, and grandfather had

Last year, the company successfully certified to ISO9001: 2015, with the help of its Quality Director, Dean Brito. Chris says, “Dean was a ‘difficult’ customer of ours more than 15 years ago, and he pointed out how our quality manual was not up to ‘quality standards’. While this was unpleasant to hear, Dean was right, and we hired him in 2023 to make a world-class Quality Management System (QMS) for us.”

Chris says, “We go above and beyond what our customers require in testing, we are a ‘Premium Job Shop’. We are always striving to be ‘Best in Class’. Many of our customers require First Article Inspection, and this is what many in our industry adhere to. At MASIC, we’ve implemented an extremely rigorous quality process for every order. We then maintain comprehensive data for every job, not just first articles.”

Quality Assurance:

Extensive Special Process Testing Procedures Include:

• Color and Cosmetic

• Coating Thickness

• Specular Gloss – a measure of the light reflected by the surface of a material.

MASIC specializes in Thin Film Ceramics and created their own robot cell for the application of this process to accompany their 6 manual spray stations. They can do any thin film ceramic like Cerakote, along with other emerging thin films that are available. MASIC has scaled their Cerakote to a high level, high production, processing 5000 knife blades a week to greater than 100K individual parts per month. These parts range from as large as an arm to small parts.

Chris says, “When Matt, Butch, and I took over the business, we wanted to retain many of the best attributes our parents, uncles, and grandfather had

Recognizing they have a loyal, diverse team, the QMS was strategically translated into three languages — Spanish, English, and Vietnamese and the company passed the ISO 9001 certification audit with zero findings and zero OFI’s in less than a year from deployment to certification. Their first surveillance audit is scheduled for early in 2025, and Chris says, “We have no reservations about passing with flying colors.”

Extensive Special Process Testing Procedures Include:

• Color and Cosmetic

• Crosshatch Adhesion – evaluates the adhesive strength of coatings applied to metallic substrates and proves that the cleaning and preparation of the substrate has been properly prepared for coating.

Last year, the company shipped 1.2 million parts, and they had ~2400 customer returns, an impressive 0.2% defect rate. With a Quality and On-Time delivery rate with ‘A’ scores, the company’s best sales force is its customers, who regularly refer others to MASIC Industries for their coating with special processing needs.

The company is based in a suburb of Portland, Oregon and got its start shortly after WWII when Russ Leininger launched the company as a metal polishing entity. Many of Russ’s family members were integral members of the company, and today Russ’s grandson’s Chris and Matt Sicilia, run the company with partner Butch Mason, a Navy Veteran and they have over 100 years combined experience in finishing and thin film applications. Chris’ sons and Butch’s two sons are the newest family members participating in the business.

• Coating Thickness

Quality Assurance:

• Specular Gloss – a measure of the light reflected by the surface of a material.

Quality Assurance:

Chris says, “We go above and beyond what our customers require in testing; we are a ‘Premium Job Shop’. We are always striving to be ‘Best in Class’. Many of our customers require First Article Inspection, and this is what many in our industry adhere to. At MASIC, we’ve implemented an extremely rigorous quality process for every order. We then maintain comprehensive data for every job, not just first articles.”

Extensive Special Process Testing Procedures Include:

• Color and Cosmetic

• Coating Thickness

• Specular Gloss – a measure of the light reflected by the surface of a material.

Extensive Special Process Testing Procedures Include:

Chris says, “When Matt, Butch, and I took over the business, we wanted to retain many of the best attributes our parents, uncles, and grandfather had

• Color and Cosmetic

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• Coating Thickness

• Specular Gloss – a measure of the light reflected by the surface of a material.

• Impact Test

R&D to Production Capabilities

Chris says, “We are required to meet 10% testing for certain customers, and since we do 100% testing on our ceramic and powder coat films, it has opened doors for us with engineers on R&D programs, where we analyze the limitations of coatings and establish reasonable expectations. Currently, we’re collaborating with many talented young engineers who are not familiar with coating processes. We engage at the design level to assist in developing specifications.We have developed special presentation workshops to share with our customers in a classroom type setting that show shop level steps in production. These workshops cover the; who, what, where, why and how of our processes.”

• Pencil Hardness – Gouge and scratch testing, a method used to assess the hardness of a coating by dragging pencils of varying hardness across its surface, with the hardest pencil that can scratch the coating indicating its relative hardness level; also known as the Wolff-Wilborn test

Chris says, “We plan to expand systematically by solving our customers’ problems. In the past, we’ve introduced new lines and processes when customers’ demands arose. As an example, we purchased our PVD/DLC chamber when one of our customers lost its local supplier. Building strong customer relationships and being open to bringing on new processes has been our core business strategy, and this will continue to be our mantra going forward.

• Solvent MEK or Acetone Rub Test – is a quality control method used to assess the cure level of a coating, typically a powder coating, by rubbing a surface with a cloth or cotton swab saturated with either Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) or Acetone to see if the coating softens, removes, or shows signs of improper curing; essentially, it checks how well the coating has bonded to the substrate by applying a solvent to see if it can be easily rubbed off.

For production, the company processes approximately 5,000 knife blades per week, and overall, they perform special processing on a sampling of over 100,000 parts monthly,

Detailed Masking

a method used to

assess the hardness of a coating by dragging pencils of varying hardness across its surface, with the hardest pencil that can scratch the coating indicating its relative hardness level; also known as the Wolff-Wilborn test quality control method

used to assess the cure level of a coating, typically a powder coating, by rubbing a surface with a cloth or cotton swab saturated with either Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) or Acetone to see if the coating softens, removes, or shows signs of improper curing; essentially, it checks how well the coating has bonded to the substrate by applying a solvent to see if it can be easily

the resistance of a coating to cracking and/or flaking from a metallic substrate.This involves coated and scored sheets of metal being bent over a conical mandrel with the aid of a test device.

• Impact Test

R&D to Production Capabilities

The company wants to help bring new technologies to the industry, as an example, today they are participating in R&D endeavors with thinfilm ceramic companies, particularly focused on advancing ceramics for space and automotive markets.

companies, focused ceramics

Chris says, expand by solving customers’ In the

and processes customers’ arose. As we purchased PVD/DLC chamber when one of our customers lost its Building strong customer relationships and being open to new processes has been our core business strategy, and this to be our mantra going forward.

Here’s what some Customers are saying about MASIC Industries:

For production, the company processes approximately 5,000 knife blades per week, and overall, they perform special processing on a sampling of over 100,000 parts monthly,

Detailed Masking

• Mandrel Bend Test - enables assessment of the resistance of a coating to cracking and/or flaking from a metallic substrate. This involves coated and scored sheets of metal being bent over a conical mandrel with the aid of a test device.

• Impact Test

Chris says, “We focus heavily on detailed masking. Approximately 90% of the parts we coat involve some form of masking, and 100% of the satellite products use it. We utilize plotters to print die-cut stickers for masking, eliminating the need for hand trimming.”

R&D to Production Capabilities

The MASIC dedicated workforce comprises 36 employees, and the company is open 5 days a week, 16 hours per day. Of its team, only a handful (less than 5) have less than 5 years of tenure with the company. One-third have more than 15 years with the company, and the remainder have 5-10 years of tenure. “We are very proud and grateful to have such a dedicated staff here to support our customers”, Chris says.

Chris says, “We are required to meet 10% testing for certain customers, and since we do 100% testing on our ceramic and powder coat films, it has opened doors for us with engineers on R&D programs, where we analyze the limitations of coatings and establish reasonable expectations. Currently, we’re collaborating with many talented young engineers who are not familiar with coating processes. We engage at the design level to assist in developing specifications. We have developed special presentation workshops to share with our customers in a classroom type setting that show shop level steps in production. These workshops cover the who, what, where, why and how of our processes.”

Detailed Masking

Here’s what some Customers are saying about Industries:

- Director of Sales and Marketing for a major manufacturing company in the Oregon; MASIC Industries has supported us with our hard to mask and hard to coat parts for over 5 years. They work consistently with us to maintain and bring down cost while sometimes delivering the fastest ‘Hail Mary’ deliveries no one can attempt to do.When we ask them for a 3-day turn around we don’t hear any grumbling we just hear thank you for the business. Chris and his team are so fun to do business with. We are working with them on some new finishes for our key customers and they are very knowledgeable about finishes and how they can be engineered into new products. They are like our engineering arm for coatings and finishes. If you’re looking for a partner that can supply you fast, perfect, coated, and precision masked parts and assemblies call Chris at Masic Industries.

- Director of Sales and Marketing for a major manufacturing company in the Oregon; MASIC Industries has supported us to mask and hard to coat parts for over 5 years. They work with us to maintain and bring down cost while sometimes fastest ‘Hail Mary’ deliveries no one can attempt to do.When for a 3-day turn around we don’t hear any grumbling we just you for the business. Chris and his team are so fun to do We are working with them on some new finishes for our key and they are very knowledgeable about finishes and how engineered into new products. They are like our engineering coatings and finishes. If you’re looking for a partner that can fast, perfect, coated, and precision masked parts and assemblies at Masic Industries.

Here’s what some Customers are saying about MASIC Industries:

- Sales Manager for a major precision machining and sheet metal in the West; MASIC Industries has supported us with our and hard to coat parts for many years. Their friendly approach impeccable quality have made it easy to get secondary finishing sometimes hard to please customers. Chris and his team are business with and we recommend them highly as a reliable For more information on Masic Industries their extensive line of finishes and coatings contact them at: info@masicindustries.com, 503-969-4140, www.masicindustries.com

- Sales Manager for a major precision machining and sheet metal company in the West; MASIC Industries has supported us with our hard to mask and hard to coat parts for many years. Their friendly approach and their impeccable quality have made it easy to get secondary finishing to our sometimes hard to please customers. Chris and his team are great to do business with and we recommend them highly as a reliable partner.

For more information on Masic Industries and their extensive line of finishes and coatings contact them at: info@masicindustries.com, 503-969-4140, www.masicindustries.com

Director of Sales and Marketing for a major manufacturing company in the Oregon; “MASIC Industries has supported us with our hard to mask and hard to coat parts for over 5 years. They work consistently with us to maintain and bring down cost while sometimes delivering the fastest ‘Hail Mary’ deliveries no one can attempt to do. When we ask them for a 3-day turn around we don’t hear any grumbling, we just hear “thank you for the business”. Chris and his team are so fun to do business with. We are working with them on some new finishes for our key customers and they are very knowledgeable about finishes and how they can be engineered into new products. They are like our engineering arm for coatings and finishes. If you’re looking for a partner that can supply you fast, perfect, coated, and precision masked parts and assemblies call Chris at MASIC Industries.”

Sales Manager for a major precision machining and sheet metal company in the West; “MASIC Industries has supported us with our hard to mask and hard to coat parts for many years. Their friendly approach and their impeccable quality have made it easy to get secondary finishing to our sometimes hard to please customers. Chris and his team are great to do business with and we recommend them highly as a reliable partner.”

For more information on MASIC Industries and their extensive line of finishes and coatings contact them at: info@masicindustries.com, 503-969-4140, www.masicindustries.com

Colorado approves new CHIPS Zone for semiconductor incentives

A portion of Broomfield was added to the roster of special tax zones in Colorado that seek to support the local semiconductor industry.

Colorado’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) approved new boundaries for the third Colorado CHIPS Zone, which unlocks access to state tax credits for businesses with plans for new job creation, employee training, capital investments and more.

At least four companies within the new boundaries are already part of larger semiconductor ecosystem, according to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and Trade.

Among them are quantum technology company Quantinuum, technical ceramics company SiNAPTIC, and subsidiaries of global semiconductor supplier Broadcom Inc. such as Brocade Communications and VMware.

Colorado’s CHIPS Zones were created through state legislation last year that sought to bridge the semiconductor industry into existing tax incentive programs. To establish a zone, communities must apply through OEDIT. So far this year, the EDC has approved CHIPS Zones in Fort Collins and Longmont.By Analisa Romano –Denver Business Journal

Golden company signs with SpaceX for moon mission

Lunar Outpost will be sending its autonomous Lunar Terrain Vehicle to the moon using SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket for launch and landing.

The Golden-based company signed the launch services agreement with Elon Musk’s company last month. The vehicle, called Lunar Outpost Eagle, aims to improve surface mobility on the moon through features like autonomous navigation and reconfigurable cargo options.

It will be on the moon’s surface and ready to provide services in 2029, according to Justin Cyrus, Lunar Outpost founder and CEO. This partnership helps the companies contribute to NASA’s Artemis campaign, which is aiming to support long-term human exploration on the moon.

Earlier this year, Lunar Outpost and NASA entered into a contract to develop and advance rover capabilities for a lunar vehicle that astronauts will use during the agency’s Artemis campaign.

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Equipment

ACCESSORIES

Abrasive Products

Barton International 800-741-7756

Chemtool Inc. 815-957-4140

Balancing Machines

HAIMER 503-726-8202

Bandsaw Blades

Roentgen USA 847-787-0135

Bar Pullers

Accudyne Corp 303-991-1500

Edge Technologies 951-440-1574

Boring, Grooving, Milling, Turning Tools

Fullerton Tools 989-799-4550

615 West 24th Street • Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 229-0002 • Tel: (602) 437-2220 cberg@methodsmachine.com www.methodsmachine.com

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Ceramic Tools

THINBIT __________ 888-THINBIT

Clamps & Grips

Hainbuch 818-970-7874

SCHUNK _________ 919-602-8294

CNC Collet Chucks

Hainbuch 818-970-7874

Royal Products _______ 800-645-4174

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Collet Fixtures

Royal Products _______ 800-645-4174

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Compressor Systems

Ingersoll Rand 206-472-0826

Coolant Systems

Chemtool 815-957-4140

Chipblaster ________ 310-502-4184

MP Systems 909-282-7463

Qualichem, Inc. ______ 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Coolant Chillers

Chipblaster 310-502-4184

MP Systems 909-282-7463

Custom Tools

Fullerton Tools ____ 989-799-4550

Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding 435-512-4416 EDM: Tooling Systems

THINBIT 888-THINBIT

Cutting Fluids & Oils

Chemtool 815-957-4140

Chipblaster 310-502-4184

Qualichem, Inc. 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids _____

Fullerton Tools

989-799-4550

Drills

Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding 435-512-4416

Dust Collectors, Filtration Equip.

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

EDM Materials & Supplies

Desert EDM Sales ____ 480-816-6300

EDM Network 480-836-1782

EDM Perform. Access. 800-336-2946

Global EDM Supply ____ 480-836-8330

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

EDM: Tooling Systems

EDM Perform. Access. 800-336-2946

Fullerton Tools

End Mills

989-799-4550

HAIMER 503-726-8202

Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding 435-512-4416

Filtermist Mist Collectors

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Fire Detection Systems

Sulli Tool & Supply ___ 714-863-6019

Gage Blocks

Starrett 949-382-4123

Garnet Abrasives

Barton International ___ 800-741-7756

Knives: Replacement

Superior Grinding 801-487-9700

Lifting & Material Handling Systems

Ingersoll Rand 206-472-0826 Live Tools Royal Products 800-645-4174 Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Lubricants / Systems

Chipblaster 310-502-4184

Qualichem, Inc. 480-320-0308 Star Metal Fluids _____ 800-367-9966

Machine Tool Accessories

Dormer Pramet 801-230-6794

Dormer Pramet _____ 720-837-3232

HAIMER 503-726-8202

Industrial Supply 800-288-3838

SCHUNK _________ 919-602-8294

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

THINBIT 888-THINBIT Von Ruden Manufacturing 763-682-0322

Machine Tool Cool. Filtration

Chipblaster 310-502-4184

Star Metal Fluids _____ 800-367-9966

Milling and Turning Products

Dormer Pramet _____ 801-230-6794

Dormer Pramet 720-837-3232

Industrial Supply 800-288-3838

Von Ruden Manufacturing 763-682-0322

Parts Washing Equipment

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Power Tools

Ingersoll Rand _____ 206-472-0826

R8 Quick Change Tool System

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Retention Knobs T.J. Davies 440-248-5510

Robot Accessories

SCHUNK _________ 919-602-8294

Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Rotary Tables

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Shrink Fit Machines

HAIMER 503-726-8202

Solvents /Degreasing Agents

Castrol 800-894-7773

Hasco Oil 562-595-8491

Star Metal Fluids _____ 800-367-9966

Spindles

GMN USA 800-686-1679

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Surface Plates

Starrett 949-382-4123

Toolholding

HAIMER 503-726-8202

Hainbuch 818-970-7874

Industrial Supply 800-288-3838

Sulli Tool & Supply

ACCUDYNE CORPORATION

Daniel R. Kenner

2835 S. Raritan St Englewood, CO 80110

303-991-1500 (Ph) 303-991-1921 (Fax)

Web: www.ezpullerusa.com

E-Mail: Dan@eztram.com

Innovative Measuring Systems

521 S 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85281

Ken Lambert (602)527-5488

ken@innovativemeasuring.com

Innovative Measuring Systems

1711 W. 17th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 www.innovativemeasuring.com

Klontech Industrial Sales

480-948-1871

Ken Lambert (801)673-4783

Total Qual. Syst. ______ 480-377-6422

ken@innovativemeasuring.com

GRINDING

Grinding Machines

Productivity 303-571-4933

Grinding Wheels

HAIMER 503-726-8202

Manual Lathes & Mills

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

Hexagon _________ 303-859-7159

Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488

Klontech Indust. Sales 480-948-1871

LK Metrology _______

949-716-4440

Productivity Inc. 303-571-4933

Renishaw 847-286-9953

Total Qual. Syst. ______ 480-377-6422

Zeiss Industrial Metrology 800-327-9735

Barcode Scanners

KEYENCE _____ _____720-614-9241

CMM Probes

Gage Lab Products 801-716-2972

Hexagon 303-859-7159

Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488

Klontech Industrial Sales 480-948-1871

LK Metrology 949-716-4440

Renishaw _________ 847-286-9953

Coordinate

Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488

Klontech Industrial Sales 480-948-1871

LK Metrology 949-716-4440

Renishaw

Selway

Total

Gage

Renishaw

Renishaw Starrett

Total Quality Systems

720-338-2581 HARDWARE

Horizon Carbide Tool

480-968-0957

Utah Metal Works, Inc. 801-364-5679

METALS & MATERIALS

AZ Tool Steel LLC

Coastal Metals

Bronze

Coastal Metals

Carbon

800-811-7466

Ryerson 303-227-6310

Garnet Abrasives

Barton International 800-741-7756

Metals: Bar & Plate

AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600

Coastal Metals 800-811-7466

Erickson Metals ____ 303-373-0820

Ryerson 303-227-6310

480-784-1600

800-811-7466

Erickson Metals 303-373-0820

Laube Titanium 805-388-1050x124

Ryerson _________ 303-227-6310

United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025

Western States Metals _ 801-978-0562

Aluminum

Affiliated Metals

Erickson Metals

_____ 800-748-4711

303-373-0820

United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025

Armor: Military &

Commercial

TW Metals

________ 800-203-8000

Coastal Metals

Ryerson

Brass

______ 800-811-7466

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

United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025

Plate-Precision Saw Cut

Erickson Metals ____ 303-373-0820

Pre-Honed Tube

Western States Metals 801-978-0562

Stainless Steel

AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600

Coastal Metals 800-811-7466

Ryerson 303-227-6310

United Perform. Metals 317-946-0025

Steel

AZ Tool Steel LLC 480-784-1600

Coastal Metals 800-811-7466

Ryerson 303-227-6310

United Perform. Metals

Laube Titanium___805-388-1050x124

METAL DISTRIBUTORS

Erickson Metals

Coastal Metals

Laube Titanium

Ryerson

TW Metals

United Perform. Metals

Western States Metals

NEW MACHINERY 3D Metal/ Additive Manufacturing Machines

Production Machine Tools

Renishaw

CHIP CUTTING

CNC Drilling/Tapping

Methods West

Action Machinery

DATRON

DMG Mori

Doosan _________

Hurco

J.M. Grisley

J.M. Grisley _______

KTR Machine

Methods West

Productivity Inc.

Romi Machine Tools LLC

Pallet Changers & AutoDoors for Affordable CNC Automation

425-881-1200

385-271-6718 970-218-9046

425-881-1200

Grinding Machines

800-533-5339

S&S Machinery Sales

Plasma Cutters

Action Machinery ______888-289-9100

Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964

Multicam 970-218-9046

Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200

Press Brakes

EDM Perform. Access.

800-336-2946

Global EDM Supply 480-836-8330

NEW MACHINERY FABRICATION

Multicam _________ 970-218-9046

Latitude Machinery

602-517-7153

Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200

Band Saws

Ultimate Machinery 480-966-2000

Bar Feeders

Edge Technologies _____ 951-440-1574

Bending

Bystronic Inc____ 702-340-6964

Cold Saws

Fullerton Tools 989-799-4550

CNC Punching Centers

Latitude Machinery

602-517-7153

S&S Machinery Sales 602-368-8542

CNC Routers

Multicam 970-218-9046

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Multitool USA 800-660-0880

Iron Workers

Action Machinery ______888-289-9100

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200

S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542

Laser Cutters

Action Machinery ______888-289-9100

Bud’s Machine Tools 385-271-6718

Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964

Latitude Machinery ____ 602-517-7153

Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200

Productivity Inc. 303-571-4933

S&S Machinery Sales 602-368-8542

Triad Machine 303-424-0268

Magnetic Particle (NDT) Machines

DCM Tech 800-533-5339

Pipe & Tube Benders/Notchers

Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964

Action Machinery ______888-289-9100

Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Production Machine Tools 425-881-1200

Rotary Surface Grinders

DCM Tech _________ 800-533-5339

Sawing Machines

Action Machinery ______888-289-9100

Fullerton Tools 989-799-4550

Latitude Machinery _____ 602-517-7153

Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200

Shearing Machines

Action Machinery ______888-289-9100

Bystronic Inc__ 702-340-6964

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

S&S Machinery Sales 602-368-8542

Vacuum Tables DATRON 480-826-3689

OTHER ACCESSORIES

Grinding Accessories

Multitool USA 800-660-0880

Robotic Part Loading Systems Midaco 847-593-8420

PLASTICS

Acrylics And Polycarbonates

Laird Plastics ______ 303-292-1687

Plastics: Fabrication Laird Plastics 303-292-1687

Graphics Materials Laird Plastics 303-292-1687

Mechanical/Engineering Material Laird Plastics ______ 303-292-1687 PROG. SYSTEMS CAD/CAMSoftware, CAD AME, Inc. 303-922-9266 Delcam (Autodeck) ____ 877-35-2261

MLC CAD _____

800-364-1652 x1113

MultiCAM 970-218-9046

SolidCAM 530-863-0461

RECYCLING

Recyclable Metals

Iron & Metals, Inc

Utah Metal Works

Contract Inspection

Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161

Klontech Measure Sol 480-626-8131

Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438

Education

Ogden-Weber Tech College_801-395-3795

303-292-5555

801-364-5679

Scrap Metal Recycling

Iron & Metals, Inc

303-292-5555

Utah Metal Works 801-364-5679

SERVICES

AS9100 Certification

ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591

BMSC 602-445-9400

Cavendish Scott 303-480-0111

RRBG,Inc. 469-714-6260

Auctioneers

Perfection 847-545-6906

Calibration Services

Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161

Klontech Industrial 480-948-1871

Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438

Western States Calibration 801-466-1700

Consultant,Operational Consultant, ISO

ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591

BMSC __________ 602-445-9400

Cavendish Scott 303-480-0111

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech 303-469-6161

Financing

Tech Financial Services ____ 414-224-0209

Univerity Federal Credit Union 801-463-3597

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

Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438

Lean Consulting

ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591

Logistics/Freight

R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607

Metrology Services

Advanced Coord. Tech __ 303-469-6161

Hexagon 303-859-7159

Klontech Industrial 480-948-1871

Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438

Western States Calibration 801-466-1700

Process Improvement/ Audit

ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591

BMSC 602-445-9400

Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111

X-Ray

Certified Inspection Service _ 602-267-0661

ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert. BMSC _____________ 602-445-9400

Cavendish Scott 303-480-0111

Orion Registrar 303-645-4017

Platinum Registration 303-639-9001 RRBG,Inc. 469-714-6260

ISO Registrar

Platinum Registration 303-639-9001

Orion Registrar _______ 303-645-4017

Machine Tool Rebuilding EDM Network 480-836-1782

Nadcap Approvals - Consulting

Level III NDT Consulting 602-578-8109

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Level III NDT Consulting 602-578-8109

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Phoenix Heat Treat_____602-258-7751

Process Improvement BMSC 602-445-9400

Reverse Engineering

Advanced Coord. Tech __ _303-469-6161

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

3D SCANNING

The CNC Pros

801-973-0800 ADDITIVE MFG/ 3 D PRINTING SolidCAM ________ 530-863-0461

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281

CAID Industries 435-890-8823

CNC Machine & Design Inc _ 801-531-9922 Dayton Rogers 763-717-6303 JD Machine 801-782-4403 Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500 Pillar Machine 801-965-1900 Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800 Tymar Industries 719-548-8995 Wrico 480-892-7800

COMPOSITES

BAR CODING

Western Sintering 509-375-3096

BROACHING

Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801

Precision Mach’d Products 970-482-7676

Specialty Steel Services __ 801-539-8252

CASTINGS

Aluminum Casting

Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709

Die Casting TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

Die Casting: Aluminum/Zinc TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

CHEMICAL PROCESSING COATING

S.A. Composites 970-776-3877

DESIGNCAD/CAM

CNC Machine & Design Inc _ 801-531-9922

DIES

Able Machining & Eng. 801-268-6766

EDM

EDM: Drilling Small Hole LAYKE, Inc.___________ 602-272-2654

Micropulse West 480-966-2300

EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking)

Innovative Precision 801-334-6317

Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604

Prec. Mach’d Products 970-482-7676

EDM: Wire

Dynamic Design & Mfg 303-652-0431

Electronics Assemblies

Advantage Manufacturing 877-7270281

CAID Industries 435-890-8823 Welded Assemblies

Coating:Black Oxide

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Coating: Liquid

Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146

EDM Express 800-780-7075

Innovative Precision 801-334-6317

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175 MTI 505-247-4276

Paramount Machine ____ 801-886-2755

Fabrication: SheetMetal

A1 Precision Metal 623-377-2191

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281

CAID Industries 435-890-8823

Denver Machine Shop 303-295-6000

Dynamic Design & Mfg 303-652-0431

EMJD Corporation 303-761-5236

EPOCS Mfg ________ 970-535-4540

Group Mfg Serv 480-966-3952

JD Machine 801-782-4403

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175

Kustom Koncepts 307-472-0818

Metalcraft 888-280-7080

Pillar Machine 801-965-1900

Richards Fab 801-409-0392

Star Precision 303-926-0559

Weiser Engineering _ 303-280-2778

Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800

Fabrication: Steel

EMJD Corp 303-761-5236

FINISHING

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281

Coating Technologies 623-581-2648

CPCS 303-438-8328

Metals Finishing LLC 801-718-7969

Precision Mach’d Prod 970-482-7676

Star Precision 303-926-0559

Superior Grinding 801-487-9700

TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

Wasatch Powder Coating _ 801-718-7969

Finishing: One Stop

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281

Glass Bead Clean

Coating Technologies ___ 623-581-2648

Phoenix Heat Treat ______ 602-258-7751

Metals Finishing LLC 801-718-7969

Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146

Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559

Wasatch Powder Coating 801-718-7969

Sandblasting

Metals Finishing LLC 801-718-7969

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Wasatch Powder Coating 801-718-7969

Aluminum (Medium & Large) Aero Tech 801-335-3283

FORMING

A1 Precision Metal 623-377-2191

Dynamic Design & Mfg 303-652-0431

EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540

JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403

Star Precision 303-926-0559

FOUNDRY

Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709

GAS NITRIDING

Blanchard Metals Proc. 801-972-5590 GRINDING

Diversified Metal Services _ 801-972-6093

GMN USA ________ 800-686-1679

Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding _ 435-512-4416

PAS Technologies 602-744-2648

Prec. Mach’d Products 970-482-7676

Ron Grob Co. 970-667-5320

Steel Services Grinding 800-662-0126

Superior Grinding 801-487-9700

The Toolroom Inc. 801-773-6331

Grinding, Blanchard Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769

Diversified Metal Services 801-972-6093

Steel Services Grinding 800-662-0126

Superior Grinding 801487-9700

Grinding, Centerless Ron Grob Co. 970-667-5320

Grinding, Cold Saw

AA Carbide ________ 801-486-4881

Grinding: OD

Ron Grob Co. 970-667-5320

Superior Grinding 801487-9700

LV Swiss 435-635-1482

Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500

Paramount Machine 801-886-2755

Pinnacle Precision 435-563-2722

Ponderosa Ind 303-298-1801

Precision Mach’d Products 970-482-7676

Radtech 303-789-4247

RD Machine & MFg 801-977-0447

RP Machining 719-550-1724

Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031

Machining: Automatic

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Machining: Ceramic

O’Keefe Ceramics

719-687-0888

Ceramic: Sapphire, Alumina, Silicon, Aluminum, Quartz

O’Keefe Ceramics

719-687-0888

Machining: CNC

A1 Precision Metal 623-377-2191

Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766

Accutech Machine 801-975-1117

American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494

Apex Engineering 435-713-0072

Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769

CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450

CNC Custom Parts Mfg 801-513-0943

CNC Machine& Design 801-531-9922

Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862

Datum Machining LLC__ 208-947-1628

Denver Precision Products 303-469-1771

DMSI___________801-972-6093

Dynamic Design & Mfg 303-652-0431

EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540

Flex-Pro __________ 480-773-3239

GL Manufacturing

801-634-5894

H& S Machine 801-755-7627

Innovative Precision 801-334-6317

JD Machine 801-782-4403

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175

Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926

LAYKE, INC 602-272-2654

Leading Edge Machine 435-563-9425

Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414

LUX Precision 928-380-0317

LV Swiss 435-635-1482

Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604

Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411

MTI 505-247-4276

Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709

Pinnacle Precision 435-563-2722

Quick Turn Machine 801-334-6800

Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499

The CNC Pros 801-973-0800

Tymar Industries 719-548-8995

Electromechanical Design

RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447

RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724

Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559

The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331

Wrico __________ 480-892-7800

Machining: Composites

Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080

Machining: Contract

American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494

JD Machine 801-782-4403

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175

LUX Precision 928-380-0317

LV Swiss 435-635-1482

Machinists Inc ______ 800-244-4130

Paramount Machine 801-886-2755

Radtech 303-789-4247

Electromechanical Design

Skydandee Mfg 801-774-8031

Blackwing Machine

801-645-4485

Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769

CNC Custom Parts Mfg _ 801-513-0943

CNC Machine& Design 801-531-9922

Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862

Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628

DATRON 480-826-3689

Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431

EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540

GL Manufacturing 801-634-5894

GroveTec Machining 503-557-4689

JD Machine 801-782-4403

Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926

LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482

Machinists Inc 800-244-4130

Metalcraft 888-280-7080

Micro-Fine Machining ___ 801-891=7411

Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500

CM Manufacturing

CNC Machine& Design

801-531-9922

Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862

Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628

Elite Machine _______ 801-710-7891

GroveTec Machining 503-557-4689

Innovative Precision 801-334-6317

Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926

Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414

LV Swiss 435-635-1482

Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411

Paramount Machine 801-886-2755

Ponderosa Ind 303-298-1801

Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709

Precision Tech 801-285-7288

Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800

Radtech ______303-789-4247

RD Machine & Mfg 801-977-0447

RP Machining 719-550-1724

Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499

Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559

The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800

Machining: Prototype

Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766

Accutech Machine _____ 801-975-1117

American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494

Apex Engineering 435-713-0072

Cornerstone Machine __ 801-731-8862

Datum Machining LLC__ 208-947-1628

Denver Precision _____ 303-469-1771

Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317

JD Machine 801-782-4403

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175

Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926

LAYKE, INC 602-272-2654

Leading Edge Machine 435-563-9425

Micro-Fine Machining 801-891=7411

Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500

Pillar Machine 801-965-1900

Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709

Quick Turn Machine 801-334-6800

Radtech 303-789-4247

RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447

RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724

Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499

Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031

S.A.Composites _____ 970-776-3877

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

The Toolroom Inc. 801-773-6331

Machining: Precision

Able Machining & Eng. 801-268-6766

Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281

American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494

Blackwing Machine 801-645-4485

CM Manufacturing 406-543-4450

Cornerstone Machine 801-731-8862

Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628

Flex-Pro 480-773-3239

GroveTec Machining 503-557-4689

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175

Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926

Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414

LV Swiss 435-635-1482

Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500 MTI 505-247-4276

Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722

Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801

Precision Enterprises 731-642-8709

Quick Turn Machine 801-334-6800

RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724

Precision Machined Prod. 970-482-7676

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800

TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

Tymar Industries 719-548-8995

Machining: R & D

American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494

Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431

JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403

Jensen Precision 801-866-0175

Micro-Fine Machining ___ 801-891=7411

Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900

Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709

Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499

The CNC Pros 801-973-0800

Tymar Industries 719-548-8995

Machining: Swiss

CNC Machine & Design Inc 801-531-9922

Denver Precision Products 303-469-1771

GroveTec Machining 503-557-4689

LV Swiss 435-635-1482

Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing 503-557-9407

Pinnacle Precision 435-563-2722

Ron Grob Co. 970-667-5320

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Machining: Turning

American Machine & Eng. 801-973-0494

Apex Engineering 435-713-0072

Auburn Tool & Machine 303-278-8769

Blackwing Machine 801-645-4485

CNC Custom Parts Mfg 801-513-0943

Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628

Denver Precision Products 303-469-1771

EPOCS Mfg 970-535-4540

Faustson 303-420-7422

GroveTec Machining 503-557-4689

HPMP 801-619-9850

JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403

LAYKE, INC_________ 602-272-2654

Leading Edge Machine 435-563-9425

LUX Precision 928-380-0317

Machinists Inc 800-244-4130

Metalcraft 888-280-7080

Micro-Fine Machining ___ 801-891=7411

Mountain View Machine __ 435-755-0500

MTI ____________ 505-247-4276

Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709

RD Machine & Mfg 801-977-0447

Turnkey Product Services

Aero Tech

801-292-0493

METAL STAMPING

A1 Precision Metal

623-377-2191

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Hi-Production Precision

Stamping

Metalcraft 888-280-7080

Precision Die & Stamping 480-967-2038

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

MOLDS

Blackwing Machine 801-645-4485

Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414

Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604

Molds: Plastic Injection

LTM Plastics 303-592-9548

Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604

Molds Steel

DMSI

801-972-6093

Aero Tech 801-292-0493

Loveridge Machine Co. 801-262-1414

PACKAGING

Tymar Industries 719-548-8995

PAINTING

Coating Technologies 623-581-2648

CPCS 303-438-8328

Frontier Group ____ 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial 520-434-9090

Pillar Machine 801-965-1900

Richards Fab _________ 801-409-0392

Painting CARC

Frontier Group_______ 602-437-2426

PLATING

Blanchard Metals Proc. 801-972-5590

Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000

Anodizing

Blanchard Metals Proc. 801-972-5590

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146

Copper

Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000

Electroless Nickel

Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117

Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000

Frontier Group_______ 602-437-2426

Nickel/Chrome/Copper

Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000

Powder Coating

Perfection Industrial 520-434-9090

Tin Plate

Foresight Finishing 480-921-0000

POLISHING

PRECISION FORMING

Richards Fab ________ 801-409-0392

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Wrico 480-892-7800

PROCESSING: METAL

Electro Polish

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Etching/Photochemical VACCO Industries ____ 626-443-7121

Passivation

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

PROTOTYPE MACHINERY

3D Parts To Go_____801-380-7935

PUNCHING

JD Machine 801-782-4403

Star Precision 303-926-0559

Weiser Engineering 303-280-2778

RECYCLING

Recyclable Metals

Iron & Metals, Inc 303-292-5555

Utah Metal Works 801-364-5679

REPAIR

3 Phase Electric Motors

Sidewinders LLC ______ 801-250-6267

Bearing Surface

Denver Machine Shop 303-295-6000

Hydraulic Cylinder

Denver Machine Shop 303-295-6000

Hydro Generators

Sidewinders LLC 801-250-6267

Rolling: thread

Ron

ABS Metallurgical...,29

Accutech Machine Inc...41

Ace Wire Spring & Form...44

Acieta...34

Action Machinery...37,47

Advantage Manufacturing...40

Aero Tech Mfg...40

Auburn Tool & Machine...40

AZ Tool Steel...39

Barton Mines...24,36

BC Tool & Cutter Grinding...40

Blackwing Machine...43

Blanchard Metals Proc...40

Blue Streak Grinding...20

BMSC...6,38

Bystronic...37

CAIS..1,18-19

Cavendish Scott...38

Chipblaster...33

CHIRON...15

Chris Reeve Knives...26-27

Cleveland Electric Labs...42

CM Manufacturing...43

CNC Custom Parts Mfg...41

CNC Machine & Design...39

Coastal Metals...10,36

Coating Technologies...32

Collins Metal Finishing...44

Custom Powder Cutting Sol...41

Datum Machining...41

Datron...37

DCM Tech...37

Denver Machine Shop...40

Denver Precision Products...42

DMG Mori...33

DMSI...39

Dynamic Design & Mfg...44

Edge Technologies...36

EDM Network..15,35

EDM Perf. Accessories...35

EMJD Corp....41

ENS Welding...45

EPOCS Mfg...40

Erickson Metals...11,33

Exact Tool Grinding...45

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EZ-Access...36

Fiero Automation...34

Foresight Finishing...44

Frontier Group....44

Frontier Metal Stamping...44

Fullerton Tools...34

Gage Lab Products...34

Grisley Automation...23

HAIMER...33

Hainbuch...12,33

Haydale Cutting Tools...33

Hexagon...45

Horizon Carbide...35

Imaginetics...39

Industrial Heat Treat Co...41

Ingersoll...33

Innovative Measuring Systems...35

Innovative Precision...39

IRH...36

Iron & Metals, Inc..16,36

JD Machine...39

JM Grisley..5,33-38

K.D. Capital Equipment...38

KEYENCE...35

Kings Peak...42

Klontech Industrial...3,34

KTR Machine...36

L.V. Swiss...43

Laird Plastics...37

Latitude Machinery...36

Laube Titanium...35

LAYKE Inc...44

Leading Edge Machine...42

LeGrand. (C2G)..35

Level III Nadcap Consulting...38

Loveridge Machine...43

LTM Plastics...17,44

Luxe Precision...42

Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding...34

Machinery Resources Intl...29

Mario Pinto...35

MarZee...8,43

MASIC Industries...30-31

Maverick Mold & Machine...39

Metalcraft...42

Methods Machinery...13

Micro-Fine Machining...42

Midaco...,36

MLC CAD...37

Mountain View...39

MP Systems...33

MTI...39

MultiCam...37

Multi-Tool...37

Nelson Engineering...40

NUNTMA..12

O’Keefe Ceramics...42

Ogden-Weber Tech College...35

OGP...34

Orion Registrar...35

Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing...43

Paramount Machine...40

Perfection...38

Perfection Industrial Finishing...17,44

Phoenix Heat Treating...17,41

Pilkington Metal Finishing...41

Pinnacle Precision...43

Platinum Registration....38

Precision Die & Stamping....45

Precision Enterprises...39

Production Machine Tools...37

Productivity ..9,33

QMS Support...38

Qualichem...36

Quality Measurement Services..38

R&R Tansportation...38

Radtech...42

RD Machine...44

Renishaw..,34

Resell CNC...38

Richards Fab...40

Robo-Jet...45

Roentgen USA...36

Romi Machine Tools, Ltd...36

Ron Grob CO....24,43

Royal Products..20,33

RP Machining, Inc. ..42

Ryerson...35-37

SA Composites...45

S&S Machinery...39

Sandvik...36

Schott Manufacturing (SMS)...41

SCHUNK...34

Sentry Insurance...38

Sidewinders LLC...44

Skydandee Mfg...39

Smith Machinery...33,47

Southwest Waterjet & Laser...45

Specialty Steel Serv....28,40

SPRING WORKS Utah...44

Star Metal Fluids...2,33-35

Star Precision...40

Starrett...35

StarRex Precision...42

Steel Services Grinding...41

Sulli Tool & Supply...33

Superior Grinding..22,41

Tech Financial Services...31,38

The CNC Pros...39

The ToolRoom Inc...45

ThinBit...33,48

Thompson Machine...41

T.J. Davies...34

T.J. Snow...7

Toolnet International...33

Total Quality Systems...35

TUFFLabels...41

TVT Die Casting...39

Tymar Industries....43

TW Metals...36

Ultimate Manufacturing...35

United Pacific...30

University Federal Credit Union...38

Utah Metal Works, Inc...14,36

Vacco...41

Von Ruden Mfg...33

Wasatch Powder Coating...41

Weiser/Mile High Precision...45

Western Sintering...45

Western States Calibration...37

Western States Metals...28,34

Wrico Stamping...41

Zeiss Industrial...35

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