Toolbox Talk - Manufacturing 101
Event Information
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Categories: Event
Phone: 952-564-3041
Email Address: cindy@mpma.com
Event Location:
American Bright Works
8010 Ranchers Rd NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Additional Information: We have so many people ask us questions about the industry we decided to make this an event! No dumb questions at this presentation. Strengthen your jargon game!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. There are no safety requirements for PPE you need to bring.
MFG 101 with Two Shop Tours
New to the precision manufacturing industry?
Have employees new to the industry?
After a conversation with a manufacturer are you left thinking, what all did that mean?
Are you looking for a shop tour?
We have you covered!
What is a lathe?
What is a Swiss machine?
What is CNC?
What is a bar feeder?
What is a turret?
What does 5-axis REALLY mean?
What is the x - y - z axis?
What does work holding mean?
What is a cobot?
What is CMMC?
What is ITAR
And so much more!
This Toolbox Talk is for anyone who is new to manufacturing. Maybe they work in HR, accounting, or a customer service rep. Are you an MPMA affiliate that works with manufacturers, this is for you as well. We will run through different industry terms and jargon. Don't worry there will not be a test at the end! This is meant to be a fun interactive quick learning session. We have so many people ask us for a resource guide or questions about the industry. We "got" you!
We will tour American Bright Works and Micro-Matics who share the same parking lot.
This will be a morning coffee session from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. We will serve coffee and light breakfast.
Have questions about the event?
Contact Cindy at cindy@mpma.com
Thank you to American Bright Works and Micro-Matics for providing tours.