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The Modern Machine Shop

American writer, philosopher, and influential arts and crafts supporter Elbert Hubbard famously said, “One machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.”

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CURRENT ARTICLES

Our 3D Future
Custom Design from Shoes to Vehicles

by Karen Hawthorne

Manufacturing is in the midst of transformation. The industry has evolved from basic building to far reaching and varied techniques that have produced a myriad of new products for consumers.

Unlocking the Potential of Manufacturing
Macrodyne Technologies

by Jessica Ferlaino

Already established as North America’s largest press manufacturer, Macrodyne Technologies, an expert in direct drive servo, spindle servo, and hydraulic presses, is looking to expand its capabilities, its reputation, and its influence overseas by breaking into new markets and applications with its world-class solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and deeply rooted engineering expertise.

The Industry Experts in Fast and Faultless Food Handling
Quest Industrial

by Robert Hoshowsky

Creating a successful business takes hard work, vision, and the readiness to enter unknown territory. In the early 2000s, robotics as a field was starting to take off across the United States, but in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin, few were involved at the time.

Optimizing Operations
Mainway Handling Systems

by Claire Suttles

Since its inception in 1988, Mainway Handling Systems has been at the forefront of creating innovative solutions through designing and installing conveyor systems and automated warehouse solutions. Located in Burlington, Ontario, the company offers comprehensive services, including systems design, installation, and integration for a diverse range of logistics customers. These customers span multiple industries, including warehousing, distribution, freight, parcel, 3PL, grocery, and manufacturing.

Sign Language: Get it Right, Stay on Track, Go the Distance
Selkirk Signs

by Allison Dempsey

Growing from a small family-owned business into one of the leading sign manufacturers in the industry, Selkirk Signs celebrates an impressive 40 years in 2024.

Buildings That Work Where Most Buildings Won’t
Makloc

by Robert Hoshowsky

For over 50 years, Alberta-based Makloc has served the building needs of customers in oil and gas, commercial and industrial, and the renewable energy sector. Known for quality, customer service, and on-time project delivery—no matter how far-flung the project—Makloc is a one-stop shop for both modular and field construction projects.

This Minnesota Contract Manufacturer Charts a Unique Course
Lou-Rich

by Nate Hendley

Lou-Rich is a vertically integrated, employee-owned, ISO-certified contract manufacturer based in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In business for over half a century, this company offers fabrication and welding, machining solutions, painting and finishing, assembly, complex manufacturing, engineering, and design for manufacturability.

Keys to Success: Providing Value to People and Products
H.H. Barnum Company

by Allison Dempsey

The multi-award-winning H.H. Barnum Company has taken great pride in building a legacy that prioritizes customers and employees for more than 75 years. Offering value-added services and factory automation solutions since 1946, the company’s solutions help businesses get up and running, optimize their workflow, and maintain efficiency.

Seven Decades of Making Light Work
TRI-TRONICS Company

by Pauline Müller

After seven decades of innovation using light and other modalities as transportation mediums to drive evolution in the sensor industry, Tri-Tronics Company, Inc. is a proud proponent of automation. Through the development of its easy-to-use sensing technology, Tri-Tronics primarily serves the packaging industry with next-generation sensors. The company stands out for its adaptability and customization, securing itself the coveted position of trusted supplier to many industry giants looking to invest in valuable sensor excellence.