Metalworking
A cornerstone of the $11 billion U.S. manufacturing industry, metalworking transforms raw materials into essential products – from semi-conductors to pacemakers. Metalworking technologies like CNC machining and precision tools drive technological innovation and economic prosperity for thousands of businesses. This vital industry shapes our world and sustains American economic growth.
- Metalworking is the foundation of manufacturing, turning raw materials into finished products.
- Encompasses a wide variety of technologies from milling and drilling to turning, grinding and more.
- Most of the world around us has been shaped by machines tools in some way. The birth of the precision machine tool industry was at the Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop which is said to be the first U.S factory to produce precision interchangeable parts.
- Global MT consumption sits around $75 Billion and projected to grow over the next several years. In the United States, consumption is around $11B.
- Job shops make up the largest customer segment/consumer of machine tools.
Meet the People Building Metalworking Solutions
Daisy Kelly
Co-owner at Multi-Axis Technologies
Shop Owner Daisy Kelly Defines Her Own Path
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Brendt Holden
President at HAIMER
What is the world according to Brendt Holden? “Promising” captures Brendt's perspective on manufacturing as it presents endless potential and exciting opportunities. Read More
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