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Find out what is happening in the industry before it affects your business.

For more than 50 years, Precision Manufacturing has helped Minnesota manufacturers stay competitive with the latest industry news. This award-winning, bi-monthly magazine is available free of charge to any manufacturer in Minnesota.

Precision Manufacturing proudly launched its enhanced online version in July of 2009. Now manufacturers worldwide have an opportunity to read and connect with Minnesota's manufacturing industry.


The Scratchpad

The Scratchpad newsletter is delivered to MPMA members each month via mail and email to keep them informed about upcoming events, management education workshops, workforce enhancement education workshops, legislative actions, industry news and information along with member news. Articles and information for possible inclusion in the Scratchpad should be sent to the Publications Manager Amy Slettum at amy@mpma.com.


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There are many advertising opportunities available in the MPMA's publications and on the Web site. Please contact Development Director Tim Crolley at 952.564.3041 or tim@mpma.com for more information.

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Precision Manufacturing

Precision Manufacturing


Jan/Feb10 2010: January/February
     
  • 2010 Buyer’s Guide
  • What Direction Will You Take in 2010?
  • Cap and Trade: “Green is the Color of Money”
  • Shop Profile: IPM
  • Shop Profile: Pro-Tech - Fidelity Bank
  • Industry Profile: Micro-Matics LLC
  • Made in Minnesota: Energy Harvest Group
  • Who's Who: Kimberly Arrigoni

2009


Nov/Dec09 2009: November/December
     
  • Recovery: 2010?
  • MnTAP Interns Help Manufacturers Zap Energy Costs
  • Shop Profile: Millerbernd Systems
  • Shop Profile: John Henry Foster
  • Industry Profile: Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (MNCEME)
  • Made in Minnesota: Magnum Research
  • Who's Who: Andy Wells

 

Sept/Oct09 2009: September/October
     
  • Responding to Industry: The new mechatronics program at South Central College
  • Engine Technology in Development - What it Means to Manufacturers
    Shop Profile: Industrial Tool, Inc.
    Shop Profile: Smith Foundry Co.
    Industrial Profile: Hennepin Technical College
    Made in Minnesota: Bi-Phase Technologies, LLC
    Who's Who: Brian Robinson

 

July/Aug09 2009: July/August
     
  • Minnesota Technology Landscape: Emerging Technologies
  • Destination 2025: A Roadmap for Growing the Bioscience Industry in Minnesota
    Shop Profile: Dynamic Rigging
    Shop Profile: Delivery Express
    Made in Minnesota: The Johnson Simulation Center
    Who's Who: Manfred Niedernhoefer

 

May/June09 2009: May/June
     
  • Manufacturing Competitiveness
  • How will ARRA impact Minnesota?
    Shop Profile: Construction Results Corporation
    Shop Profile: MBA Software & Consulting Inc.
  • Industrial Profile: Packnet Ltd.
    Made in Minnesota: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Who's Who: Farid Currimbhoy

 

Mar/April09 2009: March/April
     
  • Minnesota Manufacturing: Surviving or Thriving?
  • A Grand View of Workforce Developement and Technical Education
    Shop Profile: MRG Tool and Die Corporation
    Shop Profile: International Management Systems
  • Industrial Profile: Iron Range Resources
    Made in Minnesota: Thiele Technologies, Inc.
    Who's Who: Tom Chacon

 

January/February 2009 2009: January/February

The Election's Impact on Manufacturing.
Shop Profile: Industrial Waste Services
Shop Profile: Martin Calibration Co.
Industrial Profile: Master Graphics Inc.
Made in Minnesota: Wind Logics
Who's Who: Dan Meyer

2008

November/December 2008 2008: November/December
     
  • Made (again) in the USA: The Case for Manufacturing Returning Home
  • Social Media Avenues Expand Networking, Visibility
  • Shop Profile: King Solutions, Inc
  • Shop Profile: Regal Machine and Advanced Machining Technologies
  • Industry Profile: Epicor Software Corporation
  • Made in Minnesota: Trek Bicycle Tooling
  • Who's Who: Darlene Miller

 

September/October 2008
    2008: September/October
  • Minnesota: The State of BioBusiness
  • Precision Manufacturing Celebrates 50 Years
  • Industry Profile: 360 Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence
  • Shop Profile: Award Staffing
  • Shop Profile: Chuck's Grinding
  • Minnesota Colleges: Building a Winning Team
  • Made in Minnesota: Smiths Medical Insulin Pumps
  • Who's Who: Bill Kuban


July/August 2008
    2008: July/August
  • IMTS 2008: Connecting Global Technology
  • Machine Tool Showcase
  • Industry Profile: Arrow Cryogenics
  • Shop Profile: Fraisa USA
  • Shop Profile: Checker Machine
  • Socialization of the Media Landscape
  • Who's Who: Huot Family
  • Made in Minnesota: Stratasys


May/June 2008
    2008: May/June
  • Aerospace in Minnesota
  • Disruptive Technologies: Innovation's Home Runs
  • Shop Profile: 1st Audit
  • Shop Profile: ProtoTek Engineering
  • Industry Profile: Carlson Advisors
  • Manufacturers Talk with the Governor
  • Made in Minnesota: Northstar Aerospace
  • Manufacturing Marvels: AeroSystems Engineering
  • Who's Who: Nick Hegman


March/April 2008
    2008: March/April
  • U.S. Fabricating: Maintaining Our Edge
  • Tool Management Today
  • Industry Profile: Productivity
  • Shop Profile: Lube-Tech
  • Cashing inon the Agriculture Boom
  • Made in Minnesota: Toro
  • Who's Who: Red Heitkamp
  • Manufacturing Marvels:City of Pittsburgh


January/February 2008
    2008: January/February
  • 2008 BUYER'S GUIDE!
  • Cover: The Energy Future for Manufacturers
  • Feature: Go Green and Get Lean
  • Shop Profile: Deco Tool Supply
  • Industry Profile: Larson Allen
  • Who's Who: Stan Nymeyer, Bauer Welding
  • Made in Minnesota: Marvin Windows and Doors
  • Manufacturing Marvels: Hearing Aids, Starkey Laboratories


November/December 2007
    2007: November/December
  • Cover: A New Wind is Blowing
  • Feature: Yes, Virginia, There is Manufacturing in St. Paul
  • Shop Profile: Epicor Software
  • Industry Profile: Ellison Technologies
  • And more!

The Scratchpad

Scratchpad


    2010: January
  • “Machines for Machinists” Online Auction
    2010 Member Referral Program
    Preserve the Programs. GET ENGAGED.

  • 2009


  • 2009: December
  • 2009 MPMA Annual Meeting Recap
    MPMA Members Meet with Senator Al Franken
    Mining the Legal World:
    What You Need to Know for Your Business

    • 2009: November
  • 2009 MD&M Minneapolis Show
    Minnesota Celebrates its Manufacturers
    Franken Calls for Increased Small Business Lending

    • 2009: October
  • 2009 MPMA Annual Meeting
    2009 Minnesota Manufacturers' Summit
    The Economics of Buy/Sell Agreements and Valuations MD&M Minneapolis - MPMA Sponsorship Opportunity

    2009: September
  • MPMA Member Meeting
    Motorhead Drive-In Show
    Senator Al Franken, Representative John Kline
    Meet with Minnesota Manufacturers

    2009: August
  • Motorhead Drive-In Show
  • Precision Manufacturing Journal Goes Online
  • 25th Annual Open Golf Outing

    • 2009: July
  • Motorhead Drive-In Show
  • Precision Manufacturing Journal Goes Online
  • Update Your Buyer’s Guide

  • 2009: June
  • Supermileage Recap
  • Enterprise Minnesota Receives MJSP Grant
  • NTMA Legislative Trip

    • 2009: May
  • Grand View Conference Recap
  • 21st Annual Supermileage
  • Robots Take Over the University of Minnesota

    • 2009: April
  • Grand View Conference
  • 21st Annual Supermileage
  • Solar Boat Regatta

    • 2009: March
  • Grand View Conference
  • Buy American Provision
  • Destination 2025

    • 2009: February
  • Grand View Conference
  • Snapshots of the 33rd Annual Golden Gloves
  • How is the Economy Affecting Your Company?

    2009: January
  • 33rd Annual Golden Gloves
  • MPMA Sponsorship Campaign
  • 2009 Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol

  • 2008


  • 2008: December
  • 33rd Annual Golden Gloves
  • MPMA Sponsorship Campaign
  • MPMA Leadership Councils

    • 2008: November
  • 2008 Annual Meeting Photos
  • 2008 Association Achievements and Highlights
  • 5-Year Strategic Plan
     
    2008: October
  • 2008 Manufacturing Summit
  • MPMA Annual Meeting
  • IMTS Photos
     
    2008: September
  • MPowered Youth Offender Program Celebrates First Graduating Class
  • Join a Lean Assessment Group
  • National Solar Tour
     
    2008: August
  • 24th Annual Open Golf Tournament Recap
  • Bad Faith Legislation
  • Online Discussion List Open
  • GEMS program
  • Make Sure You Own It
     
    2008: July
  • MPMA Leadership Meet with Senator Norm Coleman
  • How to Learn More about MTConnect
  • Lean Users Group Information Session
  • R&D Tax Credit Tips
     
    2008: June
  • IMTS/MT Connect
  • Open Golf
  • Supermileage Results
  • Performance Benchmarking
  • MPMA Education Foundation
  • Lean Users Group
  • Avoiding Triggering a Notice from the IRS
  • Federated and MPMA Announce Property/Casualty Dividend

    2008: May
  • Grand View Summit Recap
  • 20th Annual Supermileage Challenge
  • IMTS info
  • MPMA's Education Foundation
  • Manufacturer of the Year Awards
  • Recent Corporate and Business Tax Changes
  • National Institute for Metalworking Skills news
  • Events

    2008: April
  • Grand View Summit Details
  • 2008 NTMA Legislative Conference
  • 2008Leadership Councils
  • Presidnet Signs Stimulus Package
  • What's Up Doc?
  • Med Net Sponsors Seminar
  • Management Education Workshops
  • MPMA 2008 Event Calendar
  • Get Your Free 2008 IRS Tax Calendar
  • Registration Forms

    2008: March
  • Grand View Summit
  • Looking for Quality Entry-Level Workers?
  • What's up Doc?
  • 2008 Leadership Councils
  • 2008 Call for Presenters
  • Demystifying the Alternative Minimum Tax
  • Management Educational Workshops
  • Upcoming Events

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