A small machine shop business can do general metal repair work or it can design prototype pieces for special orders. As the owner you decide what type of work you want to do and then figure out a way ...

Gaining a competitive advantage begins with understanding the industry and assessing current standings against modern manufacturing challenges. In 2024, machine shops faced an evolving set of ...

We have, in this issue, profiles of American Machinist’s “10 Best Machine Shops” for 2007, and those shops are extraordinary. This year’s honorees include shops that serve a wide range of ...