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Editors Corner

Dear Readers, Customers, and Friends,

After 20 years of publishing our A2Z Manufacturing Magazines, Kim Carpenter and I want to share some news. The time has come to pass the torch. Beginning with the next issue, Charlie and Alexandra Hushek will take the helm of A2Z Manufacturing, bringing fresh energy, vision, and a deep respect for the manufacturing community that has made this magazine thrive.

When I purchased the magazine two decades ago, it was called Arizona Metalworker. Our mission was simple: to celebrate the incredible companies, people, and technologies that make American manufacturing vital. Over the years, with the help of Kim, we evolved the publication to reflect the full spectrum of precision manufacturing, renaming it A2Z Manufacturing and expanding with two regional editions — one for the West Coast and another serving the Rocky Mountain region. Looking back, buying this magazine was the best business decision of my life, and I have gained such respect for the shop owners and employees who build intricate, often mission-critical parts for many Fortune 500 clients.. Along the way, we have met countless shop owners, leaders, and innovators who embody grit, ingenuity, and perseverance. Your stories have filled our pages, your insights have shaped our content, and your support has fueled our work. We are deeply grateful to every advertiser, subscriber, and contributor who believed in us and helped shape the magazine into what it is today.

The timing for this transition feels right. Across the nation, we’re seeing what many call the “Silver Tsunami” — a generational wave of business owners and leaders preparing to retire and hand over their life’s work to the next generation. This moment of transition is not an end but a renewal, ensuring that the knowledge, traditions, and values we’ve built are carried forward with new vision and vitality.

Charlie Hushek, president of Phoenix Heat Treat, knows this better than most. As the third-generation leader of a family-owned business, Charlie understands the responsibility and opportunity that comes with stewardship. He and his wife Alexandra (Alex) are committed to continuing A2Z Manufacturing’s mission of spotlighting the best in American manufacturing while bringing fresh ideas to help the publication grow. Both Alex and Charlie bring a superior grasp of technology and social media, tools that are increasingly essential for connecting with readers and advertisers alike. Because of this, you may notice some exciting changes going forward — new ways to engage with the magazine, expanded digital reach, and even more timely coverage of the industry we all care about.

Kim and I could not imagine better hands to guide this magazine forward.Thank you for welcoming A2Z Manufacturing into your shops and offices for the past two decades. Thank you for trusting us to tell your stories, for sharing your triumphs and challenges, and for being part of a community that provesthat manufacturing is not just alive in America — it is thriving, innovative, and essential to our economy and our future.

Here’s to the next chapter, and I encourage you to contact Charlie and Alex to share your advertising plans. You can expect to see Kim and me around, as we are supporting the Hushek’s efforts over the foreseeable future. As always, God bless our troops.

Linda Daly,Former Publisher

CONTRIBUTORS

Kim Carpenter

Takashi Sato

Gene Wirth

Published bi-monthly to keep precision manufacturers abreast of news and to supply a viable vendor source for the industry. Circulation: The A2Z MANUFACTURING has compiled and maintains a master list of approximately 8500 people actively engaged in the precision manufacturing Industry. It has an estimated pass on readership of more than 19,300 people. Advertising Rates, deadlines and mechanical requirements furnished upon request or you can go to A2ZMANUFACTURING.com.

The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the contents of any advertisement, and all representations are those of the advertiser and not that of the publisher. The Publisher is not liable to any advertiser for any misprints or errors not the fault of the publisher, and in such event, the limit of the publisher's liability shall only be the amount of the publishers charge for such advertising.

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Announcements & Releases

Please welcome our new Arizona NTMA Member!

Active Solutions is AS9100 and ISO9001 certified company for Design, CNC Machining, Waterjet Cutting, and Assembly of components. Capabilities include precision CNC Milling (3, 4 and 5 axis), CNC Mill-Turn (Nakamura-Tome machines with up to 2.5 inches bar capacity), Waterjet, Sheet-metal fabrication and Welding. We provide full inspection including CMM and Optical Comparator reports to ensure high precision and quality.

Active Solutions specializes in complete engineering-to-manufacturing solutions for defense, aerospace, automotive, medical, commercial and industrial parts and assemblies. We have become known as the shop that can fix any problem and figure out how to design and fabricate the most difficult jobs. With our top of the line equipment, we can manufacture just about anything and with our two shift schedule, all products reach their destination on time. Active Solutions utilizes 5-AXIS Waterjet, Mill, Lathe and Mill-turn machines with +/-0001 accuracy.

Active Solutions quality assurance program and management oversight conform to is AS9100 and ISO9001 STDs and other stringent requirements with the support of staff that are very experienced in the quality discipline and with the aid of key inspection equipment.

Our engineers work closely with our clients to achieve the best customer satisfaction on every order. “Quality over Quantity” is our motto and we do everything to uphold it. From program set-up to deburr and inspection, our production team is driven to exceed quality standards and deliver premium products on time every time.

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Small Business Administration unveils loan program for small manufacturers

Eligible borrowers will be able to access revolving credit of up to $5 million for working capital needs, effective Oct. 1, and use the

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funds in tandem with other SBA and commercial loans.

The agency is launching a loan program that allows manufacturers to borrow up to $5 million for working capital needs.

• The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched what it calls its first-ever loan program designed to support small manufacturers across the country by providing additional credit for working capital needs.

• Effective Oct. 1, the Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will provide a maximum amount of $5 million to borrowers engaged in manufacturing, according to SBA documents. The money must be used for working capital needs, such as inventory purchases or new projects.

• MARC loans can be used in combination with other SBA and conventional commercial loans, providing added flexibility to manufacturers and lenders looking for a new line of credit.

The new loan program is part of a larger, ongoing effort to strengthen domestic manufacturing. In March, the SBA pledged to cut $100 billion in regulation, promote workforce development and expand financing for manufacturing to spur U.S. industrial activity.

“With 98% of American manufacturers classified as small businesses, the new MARC Loans represent a powerful source of targeted capital for those who are growing our nation’s production,” SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement.

MARC capital can be structured as a term loan for up to 10 years or a revolving line of credit for up to 20 years. It cannot be used for non-working capital purposes, such as ownership changes and floor plan financing, according to SBA documents. If borrowers default on their MARC loans, the SBA will provide lenders a maximum guarantee of 85% for loans of $150,000 or less and 75% for loans over $150,000.

In May, lawmakers introduced a bill that would double the individual limit for 7(a) and 504 small business manufacturing loans to $10 million. Neither the House nor the Senate have voted on the bill. The SBA also launched a Make Onshoring Great Again Portal that connects small businesses with more than 1 million domestic suppliers and producers.

Thompson Machine Celebrates 50 Years of Precision in Albuquerque

For half a century, Thompson Machine the Tool & Die Group Inc. in Albuquerque has been a trusted partner for customers who rely on highquality tool and die design and manufacturing

Our employees are efficiently skilled, pay attention to detail and take pride in high quality work.They set us apart from the competition by specializing in the ability to hold tight tolerances to .0001.

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craftsmanship. Founded in the mid1970s, the company grew under the leadership of owner Ann Stirling (Thompson) and key employee Tim Bitting, who joined in 1979 and has been instrumental in its success ever since. Known for its expertise in deep draw stamping and precision tooling, Thompson Machine the Tool & Die Group Inc. has thrived by staying committed to its values, investing in equipment, and fostering long-term relationships with both employees and customers.

One of the keys to Thompson Machine’s staying power has been its willingness to evolve with the industry. The company consistently invests in upgrading their equipment and new technology to expand capabilities. The shop floor is equipped with modern tool and die manufacturing equipment and servo technology stamping presses, the most recent a 170-ton press to support complex jobs. These advancements enable the team to deliver consistent, high-precision results across a wide range of industries.

Behind the machines is a dedicated workforce, many of whom have been with the company for 25 years or more. Thompson Machine is proud of its long-tenured toolmakers and the mentorship opportunities it provides. Today, the company operates as a certified ISO facility, with a culture grounded in trust, skill, and responsibility. Ann continues to serve as President, with her daughter Leticia “Lettie” Stirling stepping in as COO

and succession plan—ensuring Thompson Machine remains a woman-owned business for the future.

Looking ahead, Thompson Machine the Tool & Die Group Inc. plans to continue growing its workforce while preserving the values that have defined it for 50 years. With steady leadership, new equipment, and a commitment to quality, the company is well-positioned for the next chapter. As Lettie puts it, Thompson Machine remains a small business with big capabilities—one that has built its reputation on precision, integrity, and the dedication of a team that truly feels like family.

Contact Thompson Machine, the Tool & Die Group Inc. :Phone: (505) 823-1453

Website: www.thompsonmachineinc.com

Les Humbert is replacing John Beulter after 40 years at the helm of Wrico-AZ

Les moved to the valley in the fall 1982 from Tucson where he was working for IBM

thank you for your business! Owners Doug & Jill Cone

to work for a plastic injection molding company in Tempe / Gilbert where he stays for 20 years in quality roles. He stays in the field for another 5 years as both Engineering and Quality managers and then moved into machining and welding shops mostly for the aerospace and military industries. Currently has been with Wrico as a compliance quality officer and with the retirement of John Beulter, Les is the new general manager as of June 1 2025.

Wrico is a part of the Griffiths corporation and have six plus facilities around the country serving many industries including, aerospace, commercial home products, agriculture, transportation, recreational vehicles. Les will maintain a smooth transition of leadership, however; will not be for 40 years.

Tim Johnston Joins Newton Heat Treating

I’m happy to announce I have started a new position at Newton Heat Treating as their Director of New Business and will be

working alongside a great team. I’m grateful for my past time at previous companies and I’m eager for the next chapter.

I will be working with the Aerospace, Military, Air, Land & Sea also DOD, including the US Navy programs.

Our Certification are NADCAP and ISO 9001/AS9100 ITAR, fully accredited. By meeting the rigorous requirements of these standards, you can be assured that your product will be consistently processed to the highest degree of quality while meeting your delivery needs.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Director New Business Development tjohnston@newtonheattreating.com www.newtonheattreating.com Cell: 623-512-3233

Zero Waste Goals?

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Have you joined the zero-waste initiative? For businesses, zero waste means avoiding and eliminating waste in favor of resource recovery. Businesses who achieve “zero waste” status operate with diverting at least 90% of generated waste from landfills.

Companies across the country have started recognizing their materials as resources rather than trash, and their customers are

Celebrating Manufacturing Month 202 5

The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership , the Arizona Department of Education and Arizona State University (West Campus and Polytechnic Campus) would like to extend a special Thank You to the manufacturing companies who took time from their schedules p articipate in our first MFG Month Tradeshow. Your involvement in MFG Month activities is very much appreciated!

Thank you for all you do to guide our youth towards a solid career in manufacturing and for your continued support of our future manufacturing workforce!! paying attention.

At Davis Industries we help our clients take great strides toward lessening their negative environmental impact, lowering their overhead cost, and establishing a forward-thinking and responsible reputation with customers.

The metal recycling options available with Davis Metals allow our clients to recycle in the way that best suits their needs.

You can bring your metal waste to our warehouse at your convenience, on your timeline.

Our dumpster and roll-off rental services provide on-site convenience for your company. Just let us know when and where you need metal recycling bins to be delivered, and picked up, and we’ll do the rest

You can recycle with us on a scheduled, ongoing basis, or just as needed

Regardless of how you choose to recycle your metal with Davis, we’ll always pay you fair market value for the metal material you provide to us. Our clients appreciate the win-win nature of Arizona metal recycling with Davis. And because most metals can be recycled indefinitely without diminishing strength or other

properties, metal recycling in Phoenix is always the smarter choice.Visit davismetals. com for more information.

Genuine Machine Products Honored by Collins Aerospace with Grasshopper Award Invitation

Genuine Machine Products is proud to announce that the company was among only three suppliers invited by Collins Aerospace to attend the prestigious Grasshopper Award Ceremony, an event honoring three pilots who successfully ejected from their aircraft and lived to tell their stories.

This special recognition highlights the vital role

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Genuine Machine Products plays in the defense supply chain. The ceremony, which has been held since 1978, commemorates the more than 720 pilots whose lives have been saved by reliable ejection seat systems. Listening to these pilots’ stories of bravery and survival deeply reinforced the company’s mission: to manufacture components that perform flawlessly every single time. In those decisive milliseconds when a pilot ejects, the quality and precision of Genuine Machine Products’ parts can make all the difference.

Founded in 1996, Genuine Machine Products has built its reputation as a trusted precision manufacturing partner serving the aerospace and defense industries. The company is known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, producing missioncritical components that meet the highest standards demanded by its customers and end users.

President Nate Ankrom leads the company with a focus on excellence, integrity, and purpose. Under his leadership, Genuine Machine Products continues to invest in technology, training, and people—ensuring every part that leaves the facility is built with the understanding that lives depend on it.

As Genuine Machine Products supports the ongoing production of the ACES II ejection seats and prepares for the next generation of safety systems, this recognition from Collins Aerospace serves as a powerful reminder of the company’s responsibility: protecting those who protect us.

For more information or to apply for a machinist position at Genuine Machine Products, visit: www.genuinemachine.com or contact Dalanie Caputo, Human Resource Manager at: 480-813-3816 extension 236.

Landmark Solutions Highlights Collaborative Fabrication Technologies at WESTEC 2025

Landmark Solutions, a leading West Coast distributor of advanced metal fabrication equipment, exhibited alongside Bystronic and OTC Daihen at WESTEC 2025 to help manufacturers explore practical ways to improve efficiency, precision, and automation on the shop floor.

On display was the Bystronic ByBend Star 80, a compact, high-performance mobile press brake engineered for exceptional accuracy and ease of operation, alongside the OTC Daihen FD-VC4L Collaborative Welding Robot, designed to streamline complex welding tasks and enhance

3 Companies - 1 Ownership

11 CNC Swiss Screw Machines

First Light F-35 Helmet Test A Success

operational flexibility.

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A representative from DAVI was also on hand to answer questions about plate and angle rolling solutions, rounding out Landmark’s full-process approach to fabrication technology—from cutting and forming to welding and finishing.

“The ByBend Star 80 and FD-VC4L collaborative robot drew strong interest from fabricators throughout the show,” said Chad Mooneyham, Vice President. “But the real highlight was the conversations — collaborating with attendees to identify solutions that fit their unique production challenges and goals. That’s what Landmark is all about.”

The first test of a new, lightweight F-35 helmet was successful, according to the prog ram office, a promising sign that the Pentagon can qualify and implement all three fixes to the jet’s escape system by the end of the year.

Landmark Solutions welcomes customers to continue the conversation at their new Anaheim showroom, now open for live equipment demonstrations, training sessions, and technology evaluations tailored to each shop’s needs.

Recently, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 conducted the fir st test combining all three solutions designed to reduce the r isk of neck injury to F-35 pilots during ejection, according to spokesman Joe DellaVedova. Once the full gamut of testing is completed, hopefully by the end of the summer, the JPO can beg in implementing the two modifications to the ejection seat and issuing the new Generation III “light” helmet to the fleet, he said

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact:Landmark Solutions Corp. | (714) 3933783 | info@landmarksolutionscorp.com | www. landmarksolutionscorp.com

TMG Welcomes Josh Hansen as Area Manager

The recent sled test, conducted with a 103-pound mannequin, is the latest sign that the JPO can make good on its promise to finish the three design fixes by November, allowing the military services to lift eight pilots flying the F-35 Last year, Defense News fir under 136 pounds were barred from flying the fifth-generat testers discovered an increased r isk of neck damage to l ejecting from the plane. The US Air Force has also acknowled d level of r isk” for pilots between 136 and 165 pounds.

The prototype helmet tested weighs about 4.63 tely 6 ounces lighter than the orig inal Gen III helmet, and is designed to ease some strain on smaller pilots’ nec ks during ejection

TMG is proud to announce the addition of Josh Hansen as Area Manager for TMG West. With more than 15 years of experience in technical sales, manufacturing, and operations leadership, Josh brings a wealth of expertise and a proven record of results to our growing team.

Although the test was the fir st test of the new helmet, the JPO, Loc kheed Mar tin and seat-maker Mar tin Baker have conducted at least seven other tests with the latest version of the seat, which is equipped with two modifications designed to reduce r isk to pilots.The fixes to the ejection seat itself include a switch for lightweight pilots that will delay deployment of the main parachute, and a “head support panel,” a fabric panel sewn between the parachute r isers that will protect the pilot’s head from moving backward dur ing the parachute opening.

Before joining TMG, Josh served as Business Manager at Ellison Machinery Co., where he successfully sold a wide range of CNC machine tools and consistently exceeded sales goals through strong customer partnerships and a deep understanding of advanced manufacturing technology.

His prior experience also includes senior operations leadership, where he managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led large teams across multiple facilities, and implemented process improvements that boosted efficiency and reduced downtime.

The prog ram office has about another 10 tests planned, which will use a mix of low-, middle- and high-weight mannequins.

“This initial test had promising results and the F-35 enterpr ise is on a path to qualify the helmet . by the end of this summer,” DellaVedova told Defense News. “The lighter helmet expected to be fielded by the end of the year is in line with the seat timeframe as well.”

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“We’re excited to have Josh Hansen on board,” said Scott Reid, Partner at TMG Ltd. “He not only understands the technology, but also the people behind it. His knowledge of the region and dedication to customer partnerships make him an ideal fit for our team and for our customers throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.”

A graduate of Arizona State University with magna cum laude honors, Josh has also been recognized for his contributions to quality and compliance initiatives, including successful SQF and AIB audits.

At TMG, Josh will focus on supporting customers across the western region, driving growth, and expanding relationships with manufacturing partners.

Please join us in welcoming Josh Hansen to the TMG team!

Contact:Josh Hansen; Area Manager, TMG West jhansen@tmgwest.com | (480) 465-9906

Richard White, Owner of White’s Niche, Is Retiring After 50 Years

After more than four decades in the machine tool industry, I’ve decided it’s time to begin a new chapter and officially announce my retirement. It’s been an incredible

journey—from my early years helping grow Milltronics, to later founding and operating White’s Niche Products, LLC. Each step has been shaped by the people I’ve met, the partnerships I’ve built, and the shared dedication to precision manufacturing that defines this industry.

Running White’s Niche has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Serving customers throughout Arizona and beyond, I’ve had the privilege of working with many of the best machinists, engineers, and business owners in the trade. Your trust and friendship have meant the world to me.

As I step away from day-to-day operations, I do so with immense gratitude—for the customers who became friends, the colleagues who became family, and the opportunities that made this work so meaningful.

Though I’ll be spending more time with family and exploring new pursuits, I’ll always remain an advocate for this industry and the people who make it great.

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Thank you all for your support over the years.– Richard White

Daniel Sahhar Promoted to President of Axian Technology; Scott Soeder Promoted to General Manager

Axian Technology is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel Sahhar to President.

Since joining Axian in 2017 as a Mechanical Engineer, Daniel has demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to innovation and team success.

After serving as General Manager, he recently stepped into the role of President. A graduate of Arizona State University, Daniel continues to drive Axian Technology’s growth and excellence in precision manufacturing.

Scott Soeder, with 4 years of tenure at the company, has been promoted into the positon of General Manager. Axian specializes in advanced engineering, machining, and product development for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Contact: www.axian.com | info@axian.com | (623) 486-1111

AZ MEP Supports Manufacturing Month At ASU’s West Campus

Department Of Defense (DOD) Contracts

Boeing, Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $343,988,969 modification (P00033) to a contract (W58RGZ-21-C-0015) to exercise options for remanufactured aircraft and associated support. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,430,883,832. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $205,113,738 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-5406) for the procurement of MK 15 Close-In Weapon Systems upgrades, conversions, overhauls, and related equipment. Work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky (34%); El Segundo, California (10%); Tucson, Arizona (5%); Tempe, Arizona (2%); Palo Alto, California (2%); San Diego, California (2%); Pomona, California (1%); and various other locations, and is expected to be completed by January 2029. Fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of

$66,109,126 (32%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $63,000,000 (31%); fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $29,752,620 (15%); fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $16,844,270 (8%); fiscal 2025 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $14,500,000 (7%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $14,000,000 (6%); and fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $657,790 (1%), will be obligated at time of award, and funds in the amount of $66,109,126 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $205,113,738 firm-fixedprice modification to previously awarded contract (N0002424-C-5406) for the procurement of MK 15 Close-In Weapon Systems upgrades, conversions, overhauls, and related equipment. Work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky (34%); El Segundo, California (10%); Tucson, Arizona (5%);and various other locations each with less than 1% (23%), and is expected to be completed by January 2029. Fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $66,109,126 (32%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $63,000,000 (31%); fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $29,752,620 (15%); fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $16,844,270 (8%); fiscal 2025 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $14,500,000 (7%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $14,000,000 (6%); and fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $657,790 (1%), will be obligated at time of award, and funds in the amount of $66,109,126 will expire

at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Technologies, Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a not-to exceed $95,709,783 firm-fixedprice undefinitized contract modification (P00004) for the procurement of 382 navigation and communications antenna hardware kits for tactical Tomahawk all up round recertification and 350 units for production. The procurement includes 344 for the Navy; 55 for the Army; 43 for the Marine Corps and 290 for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries. Work will be performed in Boulder, Colorado (68%); Tucson, Arizona (25%); Carrollton, Texas (3%); Ontario, Canada (1%); Rocky Hill, Connecticut (1%); Valencia, California (1%); and Longmont, Colorado (1%), and is expected to be completed in April 2029. Fiscal 2024 missile procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $248,024; fiscal 2024 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $204,428; fiscal 2024 weapon procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,281,417; fiscal 2025 missile procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $206,687; fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $147,188; fiscal 2025 weapon procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,005,786; and FMS funds in the amount of $2,371,366 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001925C0071).

Robertson Fuel Systems LLC, Tempe, Arizona, is awarded a $35,361,246 firm-fixed-price modification (P00005) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0017). This modification adds scope to manufacture and deliver 14 Delta install kits, 44 Tactical Bulk Fuel Delivery System (TBFDS) Forward Area Refueling Equipment kit insert/ portable fire extinguisher kits, nine fuel control panels, nine fuel control panel power harnesses, four TBFDS b-kits, 25 tanks and four tank power harnesses to support Marine Corps requirements of the CH-53K aircraft. Work will be performed in Tempe, Arizona (100%), and

is expected to be completed in January 2028. Fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $35,361,246 will be obligated at time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

Honeywell International, Oro Valley, Arizona, has been awarded a maximum of $9,104,071 firmfixed-price contract for F-16 transmitters. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. The performance completion date is July 12, 2027. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025, defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Hill Air Force Base, Utah (SPRHA425-F-0020).

Borderplex manufacturing gets boost as Cymmetric, Azumo join forces in strategic partnership

Cymmetric Group on the Borderplex has entered a partnership with Azumo Inc. in hopes to strengthen advanced manufacturing in the U.S.

“This partnership represents a pivotal moment for Azumo,” Mike Casper, CEO of Azumo, said. “By combining our breakthrough optical technologies with Cymmetrik’s unmatched global manufacturing infrastructure — including new operations in Santa Teresa, New Mexico — we can rapidly scale to meet customer demand.”

Azumo Inc., founded in 2008, is a Chicago-based leader in reflective display and lightguide technologies.

Headquartered in Taiwan with 15 total locations, Cymmetrik Group, which was founded 1969, is a global provider of printing applications and value-added services.

This partnership extends to a facility owned by Cymmetrik in Santa Teresa. Cymmetrik will now serve as Azumo’s global contract manufacturing partner in the United States, Taiwan and China.

Cymmetrik’s newly built clean room in Santa Teresa is at 150 Earhardt Way, near the Doña Ana County International Jetport. The new clean room is designed to meet automotive compliance standards and industrial-scale manufacturing capacity.

This partnership is set to strengthen the Borderplex as a location for advanced manufacturing.

The Borderplex is a bi-national, three-state region, which is the largest metropolitan area on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is home to over 2.5 million people. Doña Ana County is in the New Mexico portion of the Borderplex.

A $165 billion AI data center campus called Project Jupiter could also be coming to the Santa Teresa region in the future and could create 750 full-time jobs. By Brody Foster

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Steady for Fifth Consecutive Month

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released its October 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is at

a heightened level for the fifth consecutive month. The index, which provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion sector, was relatively unchanged at 60.1 in October, from 59.9 in September.

Business Conditions – When assessing the next four months, 37.5% of responding executives believe business conditions will improve (up from 30.4% in September). The majority (54.2%) believe business conditions will remain the same (up from 52.2% in September) and 8.3% believe business conditions will worsen (down sharply from 17.4% in September).

Capex Demand – For the next four months, 37.5% of the survey respondents believe demand for leases and loans to fund capital expenditures (capex) will increase (down from 39.1% in September). Additionally, 54.2% expect demand to remain the same (up from 39.1%), and 8.3% believe demand will decline (down from 21.7% in September).

Access to Capital – Over the next four months, 25% of respondents expect greater access to capital to fund equipment acquisitions, an increase from 21.7% in September. The majority (75%) anticipate the “same” access to capital to fund business, down from 78.3% the previous month. None expect “less” access to capital, unchanged from September.

Employment – Regarding employment over the next four months, 25% of executives expect to hire more employees, a decrease from 36.4% in September. Also, 66.7% foresee no change in headcount (up from 54.6% last month), and 8.3% expect to hire fewer employees, down from 9.1% in September.

U.S. Economy – Of the respondents, none evaluate the current U.S. economy as “excellent,” down from 8.7% in September; 100% assess it as “fair,” up from 91.3% last month; and none evaluate it as “poor,” unchanged from September.

Economic Outlook – Over the next six months, 30.4% of respondents believe that U.S. economic conditions will “get better,” a decrease from 39.1% in September. Another 39.1% expect the U.S. economy to “stay the same” (up from 30.4%), and 30.4% believe economic conditions will worsen, unchanged from last month.

Business Development Spending – Over the next six months, 29.2% of respondents believe their company will increase spending on business development activities, down from 34.8% in September. Those who believe there will be “no change” in business development spending increased to 66.7% (from 65.2% in September), and 4.2% believe there will be a decrease in spending (up from none last month).

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XNRGY Announces Fourth Facility Expansion in Three Years

XNRGY a leader in thermal management solutions, announced the construction of a brand-new, 330,000 sq ft facility dedicated to producing its next-generation air-cooled chiller. This cutting-edge chiller will integrate XNRGY’s proprietary controls and artificial intelligence (AI) with industry-leading Copeland technology for unparalleled efficiency and performance. This expansion marks XNRGY’s fourth significant growth initiative in just three years, bringing its total current operational footprint to nearly 1,000,000 sq ft.

Once fully operational, the locations will create approximately 500 jobs in Mesa

“This new chapter for XNRGY is about more than just increasing capacity; it’s about reinforcing our position as leaders in innovation and our dedication to providing cutting-edge data center cooling solutions,” said Wais Jalali, Founder and CEO of XNRGY.

Leveraging XNRGY’s existing and highly successful Mesa, Arizona facility for fabrication, the new plant will incorporate several dedicated assembly lines to ensure optimal production times, meeting the demands of the company’s rapidly expanding markets. XNRGY is implementing state-of-the-art production systems and digital tracking throughout the manufacturing process, drawing inspiration from the automotive industry’s rigorous quality control and efficiency standards. This approach will guarantee the highest levels of product quality and streamline operations.

A significant feature of the new facility will be a $10 million environmental testing chamber. This advanced chamber will allow XNRGY to replicate a wide range of environmental conditions, rigorously testing each chiller to ensure it performs precisely as promised under diverse operational scenarios.

“This state-of-the-art facility is a crucial step in realizing the full potential of our advanced chiller technology and ensuring its availability to meet the demands of the market,” stated Philip Kennedy, CTO.

XNRGY anticipates an annual production capacity of 3,000 advanced air-cooled chillers. This expansion highlights XNRGY’s commitment to providing innovative and reliable cooling solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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CapEx Finance Index (CFI) July 2025: Demand Ticked Up Despite Year-to-Date Contraction

“The latest CapEx Finance Index data showed that conditions in the equipment finance industry continue to be steady, even as economic and financial volatility remains high,” said Leigh Lytle, President and CEO at ELFA. “Equipment demand improved, and 2025 is on pace to be one of the best in the history of the CFI survey, despite some cooling from last year’s record amount of new business volume. Financial conditions remain healthy as credit approvals jumped, losses declined, and the delinquency rate remains stable. The survey took place before the latest

round of tariffs was enacted in early August, so we’ll be monitoring the data closely for any signs of cooling demand or financial stress, but the sector remains well-positioned for the second half of 2025.”

Equipment demand ticked up. Total new business volumes grew by $9.7 billion in July, a similar pace as the average over the first six months of 2025. As shown in Figure 1, total new activity is on pace to exceed $110 billion in 2025, less than the record of $123.2 billion set in 2024, but above the $96.3 billion average in the five years before the pandemic. Small deal activity rose by 8.3% and the pace of new volumes picked up at banks, captives, and independents. Volumes at banks rose by $4.6 billion, a change of 0.3% from June. The $2.9 billion in new volumes at captives was the highest dollar amount in 2025, and new activity at independents has been stable over the last year, rising by $2.0 to $2.1 billion every month since August 2024.

The credit approval rate jumped. The average credit approval rate rose to 78.2% in July, its highest reading in the last two years. The overall approval rate has been trending up since November 2024. The rate at banks was up by 5.4 percentage points, but down by 4.6 and 2.3 percentage points at captives and independents, respectively.

Losses dropped, and delinquencies remained stable. The overall delinquency rate edged up to 2.0% in July but remained below its trailing six-month average of 2.1%. The delinquency rate on small ticket deals dropped to 2.2%, tying its lowest reading of the year. The rate at banks rose to 1.5%, an increase of 0.44 percentage points, while the rate at captives dropped to 2.0%, the lowest rate since December 2024. The delinquency rate at independents declined modestly to 3.2%.

The overall loss rate ticked down to 0.50% in the latest data. The rate at banks dropped 0.13 percentage points to 0.39%. The loss rate at captives rose modestly to 0.41%, while the rate at independents increased by 0.14 percentage points to 0.80%.

“July’s CFI results underscore the continued strength and resilience of the equipment finance industry,” said Keith Duggan, CEO of First National Capital Corporation. “Demand for equipment edged higher, approval rates reached a two-year high, and loss rates declined—clear indicators of a healthy financial environment. In our personal experience, overall volumes are tracking toward a solid year. We believe that the trend to ‘onshoring’ of manufacturing driven by tariffs will ultimately be good, but it is very early to see the demand develop yet. Of course, the recent increase in the Producer Price Index at 0.9% was a bit concerning on the ‘inflation front,’ but we’re confident the economy will digest these changes and continue a steady march forward. Overall, at First National, we view the current economic indicators and business environment as evidence that our sector is well-positioned to support business investment and stability.”

The Monthly Confidence Index from ELFA’s affiliate, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation tracks the sentiment of executives in the industry. The index dipped to 60.2 in August, after three consecutive months of increases.

New business volume data are concurrently seasonally adjusted each month to capture the latest seasonal patterns. Data in previous months and years may change due to updated seasonal factors.

ELFA commissioned a white paper to explore the statistical relationship between CFI survey data and broader economic indicators. The report analyzes the capacity for various CFI measures to improve forecasting of key government statistics. The analysis finds strong evidence that many CFI indicators improve forecasting models of major economic statistics.

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While the increasing use of AI has been making news in the U.S. manufacturing industry, countries such as China and Japan have been running fully automated factories that require minimal human intervention for decades.

These so-called “dark” or “lights-out” factories use machines, robots and automated systems to operate 24/7 without breaks, lighting, heating or other conditions humans require.

A famous example is a Fanuc factory in Japan, which reportedly runs for a month without much human input to build robots at the rate of 50 per 24-hour shift. Philips is doing something similar at its razor-manufacturing plant in the Netherlands, where 120-plus robots run the fully automated factory and require fewer than 10 workers for quality assurance.

Could the U.S. implement such concepts to help alleviate some of the industry’s persistent issues, like labor shortages and supply chain disruptions?

U.S. manufacturing companies have increasingly begun experimenting with automation in recent years as the pandemic drove interest in artificial intelligence and digitization. However, adoption is slower and there’s no fully automated plant in the region as of yet.

According to experts, the closest U.S. manufacturers have come to “dark” factories is Tesla’s heavily automated gigafactories. The company reports 90% automation at its Nevada plant, according to the Reno Gazette Journal, and even higher in China.

“Most U.S. manufacturers pursue gradual automation — they extend lights-out operations step by step rather than build entirely new dark factories,” said Daryl Edwards, a former plant manager and the founder of Agent Impact, a company working with manufacturers to implement AI solutions.

This is the opposite approach to China and Japan, where many lights-out factories were built from the ground up for new products, said Craig Melrose, global managing partner of advanced technologies and mobility at Htec, a company providing AI and embedded product engineering services.

“In contrast, the U.S. would largely be retrofitting existing facilities, which were designed for human operations,” said Melrose.

This comes with its own upfront costs, which many companies may not be ready to bear.

“Implementing automation is expensive and most manufacturers must phase it in gradually to make it financially viable and ensure a clear return on investment,” said Stephanie Scearce, vice president of workforce innovation at the Georgia Association of Manufacturers.

“Budget constraints, organizational understanding, process continuity, and (perhaps most importantly) leadership buy-in all play critical roles in adoption,” she said. “Aligning these factors is challenging and achieving that often takes significant time and resources.”

That’s why hybrid models are on the rise in the U.S., where some aspects of manufacturing are automated under human supervision.

“We’re not going to see a whole shift to dark factories in the next five years, but hybrid models with smart automation, digital twins, and AI copilots are accelerating rapidly,” said Alex Shikany, executive vice president of the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3.

That has given rise to collaborative robots, known as cobots, which require a tech-trained human operator. In Q2 , nearly a quarter of the units ordered in North America were “collaborative,” Shikany said, noting larger demand from automotive manufacturers. “They’re a clear signal that manufacturers are building automation with people, not just instead of them.”

Edwards interviewed 20 manufacturing executives about their automation journeys and found that one of his clients, a discrete manufacturing company, had begun implementing lightsout manufacturing at night.

“In the last hour or two of every shift, they initiate operations in

all the semi-automatic machinery like CNC machines so they run lights-out overnight unsupervised,” he said. This benefits the operators who prefer daytime shifts and want to avoid shift rotation. It also benefits the company since it can manufacture much more in a given time period without increasing costs, Edwards added.

Currently, automation is the most common application in U.S. manufacturing sectors with high-volume, repeatable tasks such as electronics, automotive components, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

These sectors benefit from precision, consistency and around-the-clock uptime, Shikany said. As AI-powered digital twins improve, he added, dark-factory readiness will grow in industries where safety and optimization are critical, like food and beverage, and chemical manufacturing.

When asked about what happens to the workers as factories increasingly adopt automation, experts said it doesn’t eliminate the need for humans, but shifts their roles.

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Changes in the workforce are inevitable as more companies adopt AI and automation, but that doesn’t necessarily have to mean sending all the workers home.

This is apparent in the upcoming U.S. factories as companies are hiring workers to implement certain automation systems as well as continuing manual processes still untouched by AI.

“Our industry’s focus should be on upskilling and reskilling, not replacement,” Shikany said. “The manufacturing jobs of the future involve operating and maintaining automation systems, interpreting data from AI models and designing new workflows.”

When asked about what happens to the workers as factories increasingly adopt automation, experts said it doesn’t eliminate the need for humans, but shifts their roles.

“Even in a highly automated environment, people are still essential for maintaining equipment, programming systems, troubleshooting issues and managing the complex touchpoints that make manufacturing run smoothly,” Scearce said. “Rather than aiming for completely unmanned facilities, I see the real opportunity in leveraging automation to create a balance between our shrinking labor supply and the growing demands of manufacturing.”

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To help with this change, A3 has begun offering certification and training programs in robotics, machine vision, motion control, and automation. The organization also hosts conferences and events, webinars, and online courses focused on implementation solutions.

Many community and technical colleges, as well as company training centers, have started similar initiatives to match the growing need for an AI-ready workforce.

Such transformation is natural and unavoidable as industries evolve from hand tools to mass production, and now to AI and lights-out manufacturing, Melrose said.

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One of the biggest opportunities I see in the market is the ability to bridge the gap between digital design and physical execution. Siemens NX provides a world-class integrated environment for CAD, CAM, and CAE, while their Sinumerik Controls offer a familiar interface for CNC operators to immediately master Robotics. Our robotics hardware partners (KUKA, Comau, and MABI) allow us to deliver some of the most flexible and capable robotic systems in the industry. When you integrate any combination of these tools, you give your operation the ability to program, simulate, and optimize robotic tasks—from simple material handling to complex 8-axis machining—directly from your digital product and process models.

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Government contractors must soon meet new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements to bid on Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.

Learn some of the key updates to the CMMC framework and how these changes may impact your organization.

1. What are the risks of not achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification?

Organizations failing to achieve the certification under DoD’s CMMC program face several significant risks. Without certification, organizations will be ineligible to bid on or renew contracts or grants with the DoD, leading to a significant loss of revenue or grant funding, lost business opportunities, and an inability to compete for DoD work.

Lacking certification or noncompliance can also result in reputational damage, legal repercussions, and financial liabilities from data breaches and security incidents. Noncompliance can also come with penalties as identified in recent news regarding cybersecurity violations and fraud.

2. How will CMMC 2.0 impact businesses and subcontractors?

The new model aims to balance the need for robust cybersecurity with the practical realities faced by businesses and subcontractors, making compliance more achievable and beneficial.

The phased rollout gives small and midsize businesses more time to adjust and

comply with the new requirements. While compliance costs can be a concern, all organizations subject to the rule can manage expenses by reducing the scope of systems that receive DoD data, using compliance automation tools and seeking costeffective managed security services.

3. What is the timeline for implementing CMMC 2.0?

The implementation of CMMC 2.0 follows a phased approach to help organizations gradually comply with the new requirements.

• December 16, 2024 — CMMC final rule becomes effective

• February 28, 2025 — SPRS selfassessment for Level 2 available

• Expected mid-2025 — Publication of CMMC acquisition rule

• 60 days after acquisition rule — Phase 1 – If required, solicitations will include requirements for level 1 or 2 self-assessment

• 12 months after phase 1 start — If required, solicitations will require

Level 2 certification

• 24 months after phase 1 start — If required, solicitations will require Level 3 certification

• 36 months after phase 1 start — All solicitations will require the applicable level of CMMC requirements

4. What steps should companies take to prepare for CMMC 2.0?

Understand the requirements:

Familiarize yourself with the specific requirements for the CMMC level your organization needs to achieve. CMMC 2.0 has three levels, each with different cybersecurity practices and assessment requirements. The types of data you receive under the contract — Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — will ultimately determine the required assessment level.

Develop a system security plan:

Create a detailed system security plan (SSP) outlining the boundaries of your systems, any associated interconnections with external systems, and how your organization will implement and maintain required cybersecurity practices. This plan should include policies, procedures, and controls to protect sensitive information.

Implement necessary controls:

This may involve updating or implementing software and other technologies, enhancing access controls, and improving incident response capabilities. It’s critical to scope and implement controls that cover all assets of the information system that may transmit, process, or store FCI and CUI information. Additional assets may need to be included in scoping depending on their proximity to sensitive assets.

Train your team:

Train your team on new cybersecurity practices and how to maintain compliance. Regular training and awareness programs can help reinforce the importance of cybersecurity.

Monitor and maintain compliance:

Continuously monitor your cybersecurity practices to maintain ongoing compliance with CMMC requirements. Regular audits and updates to your SSP can help keep your organization secure and compliant.

5. How will CMMC 2.0 be enforced and monitored?

The DoD will integrate CMMC requirements into contracts, making certification an enforced condition to win a bid. Level 3 assessments will be led by the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center every three years.

Organizations are expected to continuously monitor their cybersecurity practices to enable ongoing compliance. This includes real-time security dashboards, frequent log and event reviews, and anomaly detection.

Failure to meet CMMC 2.0 compliance requirements can result in disqualification from DoD contracts and may lead to substantial fines (e.g., under the False Claims Act, fines can be as high as $10,000 per control). After a violation, organizations may incur significant costs to remediate and achieve compliance, including expenses related to updating systems, training staff, and implementing necessary cybersecurity measures.

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Admiral Metalworking Fluids: Industry Veterans Launch a New Kind of Fluids Company

When experienced sales engineers Dave Smith and Raul Esparza made the leap from established employers to founding a new fluids distributor, they weren’t chasing titles — they were answering what they saw as an unmet need. Their new venture, Admiral Metalworking Fluids, launched in 2025 with a simple but powerful premise: combine premium fluids from trusted global manufacturers with service-first, hands-on technical support.

For machine shops in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and the Pacific Northwest, this new player represents more than just another drum on the dock. Admiral aims to be the partner that shows up when a sump is foaming, when tool life drops without explanation, or when operators need training on fluid maintenance. “Too many shops feel like fluids are an afterthought,” says Smith. “But the right fluid, managed correctly, is one of the most cost-effective investments you can make in a manufacturing facility.”

Experience Built on the Shop Floor

Both Smith and Esparza have logged years in the trenches of coolant service. They know the reality of walking into a shop on a Monday morning and finding three machines down because the weekend crew didn’t check the coolant level in the tank, or seeing a toolroom operator guessing at concentration because the refractometer wasn’t calibrated.

That practical exposure is the foundation of Admiral’s model. “We wanted to build a company that leads with service,” Esparza explains. “Our first step with a new customer isn’t to drop off marketing collateral. It’s to do a site survey, take samples, and understand their processes. Once we know what’s happening in the sump, we can recommend the right product and the right maintenance program.”

It’s a return to fundamentals — focusing less on chasing quarterly sales numbers and more on solving problems that cut into shops’ productivity.

A Product Line Anchored by FUCHS

Admiral’s early strength comes from its close alignment with FUCHS, the global fluids supplier known for its ECOCOOL cutting fluids, RENOCLEAN system cleaners, and RENOLIN lubricants. For Smith and Esparza, the decision to partner heavily with FUCHS was strategic: the line covers nearly every fluid need in a modern machining environment. It is also the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturer.

Take the ECOCOOL series, designed to handle both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys at high speeds. Or RENOCLEAN, a system cleaner that makes sump changeovers faster and safer. Pair those with RENOLIN industrial oils, and a single distributor can cover coolants, cleaners, and lubrication under one roof.

By leading with FUCHS , Admiral avoids the “commodity trap” of selling unbranded fluids. Customers know they’re getting documented, tested products — and they have the confidence of a manufacturer whose R&D investment is measured in the hundreds of millions.

Why Fluids Matter More Than Ever

In precision manufacturing, tooling costs are among the most closely watched expenses. A poor fluid choice — or poor fluid maintenance — can cut tool life dramatically. Equally concerning, neglected coolant systems can cause corrosion, foaming, or health and safety issues that disrupt production.

That’s where Admiral’s approach resonates. The company emphasizes three core areas:

1. Extended sump life through proper dosing, filtration, and tramp oil control.

2. Improved tool performance by matching chemistries to materials and operations.

3. Operator training to ensure that concentration checks and fluid care become part of daily shop culture.

“Fluids are one of the smallest line items in a budget,” notes Smith, “but they can influence everything from cycle time to OSHA compliance. That leverage is where we come in.”

More Than Fluids: Tools and Accessories

A key differentiator for Admiral is its product mix beyond the fluids themselves. The company offers refractometers, filtration equipment, and fluid proportioners — tools that help ensure a fluid program succeeds long after the initial sale.

By pairing chemistry with the accessories needed to measure and maintain it, Admiral is positioning itself as a solutions provider, not just a fluids reseller. “We don’t want to be the company you only call when you need another drum,” Esparza emphasizes. “We want to be the company you call when you want to avoid shutting down a machine at 2 a.m. because of a coolant problem.”

Building on Local Partnerships

Admiral’s launch is also supported by its connection to the Phoenix manufacturing ecosystem. One notable tie is to Admiral Engineering, a long-established woman-owned manufacturer led by Jennifer Rahn. Admiral Engineering has built its reputation on precision machining and

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“David Smith always has a positive attitude, and he is proficient in solving problems. His amazing qualities are not an act ,they are his habits. It is what it is!!! He is The Best!!”

George, owner Machine Shop, Arizona

“Raul is a true specialist in cutting fluids and lubricants, but more than that—he’s always there when we need him. He once delivered us a barrel of coolant on Super Bowl Sunday, which says it all. We’re glad to have him back in town and confident his new cutting fluids business will be a success. With his experience and attitude, there’s no way he can fail.”

Ben, owner Machine Shop, Utah

“Dave Smith is very knowledgeable when it comes to cutting fuilds and coolant. Also, he is very responsive to customers needs, and very easy to work with. All around great person.”

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“Dave’s customer service is the best, the customer and their needs are always first to find the right solution for your shop needs. His knowledge about cutting fluid and the industries needs set him apart from all other reps. Dave is the only sales rep I have ever seen right next to me in the shop elbow deep in a crusty coolant tank to make sure his products work perfectly.

—Brad, Machine Shop in St. George, Utah

“Raul is one of a kind. I’ve worked with him since his early days at Qualichem, and from the start, he stood out as more than just a sales rep — he’s a genuine people person. He connects with you on a real level and always brings deep knowledge to every visit. I’ve learned so much from him over the years; he has a way of making complex things simple. When Raul came to tell us about his new company, he didn’t shows up with a bucket of coolant — he has never done this. He shows up to help, to teach, and to make us better. Nobody is going to replace Raul.”

— Brandon, owner Machine Shop, Logan, Utah

manufacturing services in the region, and Rahn has seen firsthand the expertise of David Smith, who supported her company’s lubricant needs for the past 17 years.

While Admiral Metalworking Fluids is an independent company, the association highlights how startups in this space benefit from local partnerships. By aligning with respected manufacturers and suppliers in the region, Admiral strengthens its credibility and signals its intent to be more than just a new name in the industry.

A Regional Focus with Big Plans

Admiral’s initial distribution footprint is focused on Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Washington, with office locations in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and in Seattle. That regional scope gives the company the agility to respond quickly to customer needs — something national players often struggle with.

For now, Smith and Esparza are keeping their sights set on building a strong customer base in these territories. The plan is to expand thoughtfully, ensuring that service quality scales along with volume. “We want growth, but not at the cost of losing what makes us different,” says Esparza. “If we can’t answer the phone or show up in person, we’re no better than the big guys.”

The Road Ahead

As Admiral Metalworking Fluids gains traction, the industry will be watching for signs of how quickly it can scale. Key milestones to look for include:

•Documented case studies showing improvements in tool life and sump longevity.

•Expansion of product offerings beyond the core FUCHS line, potentially into specialty lubricants or automationfriendly fluids.

•Partnerships with machine tool distributors and filtration equipment suppliers to offer bundled solutions.

For shops, the immediate opportunity is simple: test the service promise. A free site survey or trial program can show whether Admiral’s blend of experience, chemistry, and customer care translates into real cost savings.

Conclusion: A Promising New Player

The story of Admiral Metalworking Fluids is a reminder that even in a market dominated by global suppliers, there’s room for local expertise, responsiveness, and genuine care for the customer’s success. With Dave Smith and Raul Esparza leading the charge — and the credibility

of global brands like FUCHS in their arsenal — Admiral is well-positioned to carve out a strong place in the regional fluids market. For shops frustrated with commodity sales or distant suppliers, Admiral offers something refreshingly straightforward: knowledgeable people, proven products, and a willingness to show up when it matters. That formula, though simple, has the potential to reshape how machine shops think about their fluid suppliers.

Contact Admiral Metalworking Fluids to learn how they can help your machine shop: 844-AMFluid

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Admiral Metalworking Fluids Supports Our Next Generation Machinists

Admiral Metalworking Fluids is proud to invest in the next generation of machinists by supporting education and hands-on learning at both the high school and college levels. We provide free coolant products to technical programs across the country, helping students gain real-world experience with the same products used in professional machine shops.

In addition, our team conducts on-site coolant education classes that teach the importance of coolant selection, care, and maintenance— critical aspects of shop efficiency and part quality. By introducing these lessons early, we’re helping young machinists build a foundation of technical knowledge and best practices that will serve them throughout their careers.

Recent sessions at Bridgerland Technical College in Logan, Utah, highlight our commitment to supporting education and the future of manufacturing.

Investors Tell Us Why They’re Flocking To Defense And

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Defense and national security startups in Greater Washington are enjoying a surge of eight-figure funding rounds, thanks to new technologies and policy shifts under the Trump administration.

Local investors report a noticeable increase in both the volume and quality of deals over the past six to eight months, with one saying funding requests went from about six a week to between 12 and 24 a week in that time. More than a dozen local companies have raised more than $300 million in total since the beginning of the year.

The investment community remains eager to stake claims in the startups, betting the region’s mix of proximity to government, technical talent and market momentum will keep the deal flow strong.

Jordan Blashek, president, chief operating officer and cofounder of Arlington-based America’s Frontier Fund, said more founders and investors are entering the space. The fund manages a $350 million national security-focused investment vehicle backed by Eric Schmidt and Peter Thiel.

“The administration has really put a big push on reforming defense acquisition, opening up to new entrants and nontraditional contractors,” Blashek told me. “It means there’s a lot of opportunity, and it’s way easier to get new contracts earlier in your life as a startup.”

He noted the executive actions have allowed agencies to award larger contracts quicker, creating a feedback loop: Early wins with the DoD give startups the traction they need to raise capital, which in turn attracts more founders to the sector.

“These rounds are getting big and generating a lot of press, and as a result, I think that’s creating a cycle where founders see that more people enter the space, and it’s having a compounding effect,” he said.

There have been three big deals in the last two months. Arlington defense-minded cybersecurity startup Shift5 Inc. raised a $75 million Series A on Sept. 3. In August, regulatory filings for Hydrosat, a D.C. satellite maker serving agriculture and intelligence customers, noted a raise of $17.8 million. And in July, Arlington’s Rune Technologies’ $24 million Series A deal, a company developing battlefield logistics software for the Pentagon.

In late July, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. tripled its tech investment fund to $300 million with a stated emphasis on backing emerging companies operating in defense and national security domains. Separately, economic development leaders in Arlington and Alexandria are looking to launch an initiative to expand funding and business training for defense and national security startups, aiming to solidify the tech outpost near the Pentagon and Amazon’s HQ2.

Josh Weed, senior director and general partner at McLean-based Veteran Ventures Capital, said reforms include quicker acquisition pathways like Other Transaction Authorities and Commercial Solution Openings, which allow federal agencies to adopt existing commercial industry standards into contract awards. That’s leading to lower administrative costs and minimized burdens for the government and its clients. All of this, he said, is “a market signal that aligns individual incentives with national ambition.”

FANUC America Launches New Robot Tutorial Website for All

Starting today, students, customers, integrators and industry partners interested in diving deeper into the many functions of FANUC robots and collaborative robots (also known as cobots), will have access to an entirely new destination for technical tutorial videos. This new resource—FANUC Tech Transfer—offers engineer-guided tips, video tutorials, and answers to common questions for programming and setup of robots and cobots, and has been designed to enhance end-user skills and confidence.

Weed also underscored the significance of Executive Order No. 14,265, which aims to overhaul the defense acquisition system to deliver “state-of-the-art capabilities at speed and scale.” All of this continued to Veteran Ventures’ ability to close in August on its second fund, a $60 million investment vehicle, to deploy equity investments into more than a dozen defense and civilian tech startup companies in the next few years.

Weed said the drivers extend beyond domestic policy, too.

Featuring a wide range of topics selected to help end users learn, troubleshoot and master robotics, the online FANUC training resource currently offers more than 100 videos, with more on the way. Built-in search functionality allows users to quickly locate the FANUC tutorial that addresses their unique need, while a categorized library can be sorted by general robot function, application or robot type.

on our line of industrial robots and cobots,” says Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America’s Robot Application Segment. “At the same time, our video library was also designed to support the needs of daily robot users, addressing common questions and offering step-by-step guidance directly from our team of engineering experts.”

$1 trillion defense budget that’s focusing more on products like drones, robotics, space, missile defense, cyberwarfare, hypersonics and distributed logistics.

Mislav Tolusic, chief information officer of Ballston venture capital firm Marlinspike, which is raising a $70 million fund for AI and manufacturing-focused defense startups, sees a deeper cultural change at play behind growing support for defense tech investment.

By creating a free account requiring only a name, company or school, and email address, users can unlock a personalized experience in the FANUC robot training system.

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“The [Ukraine] war… removed the taboo… of investing in the space,” he said. He also credited Anduril’s rise with proving “there is a path to building generational companies inside defense tech.”

The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine — and the explosion of drone warfare, led by cheaper-to-manufacture advancements — was a wake-up call of sorts to investors about opportunities in the defense tech space, he said. China’s status as a global power continues to yield additional pathways for startups to identify products that can make the U.S. more competitive, ideas that investors can then back with an eye on healthy returns, he added.

Whether a user is looking for further details or educational support for FANUC’s CRX collaborative robots, SCARA robots or heavyduty industrial robots, they’ll find it on Tech Transfer.

“From programming fundamentals to complex applications, we created FANUC America’s new Tech Transfer resource to serve as a starting point for anyone looking to expand their knowledge

“This requires revitalization of defense investment into nextgeneration Pentagon capabilities,” Weed said, pointing to nearly

For those looking to take their skills even further, FANUC Academy offers in-depth training and certification programs designed to build expertise in working with FANUC robots. Unlike the Tech Transfer site, which focuses on video tutorials for quick learning and troubleshooting, FANUC Academy provides comprehensive, instructor-led courses that cover advanced techniques and offer certification opportunities. Taught by FANUC experts, these courses give you the credentials and deep knowledge you need to excel in automation. Visit FANUC Academy to explore available courses and certification options.

Tolusic describes a “vibe shift” in manufacturing perceptions, where working in advanced industrial sectors now carries prestige akin to joining a top tech firm. That, combined with a “techno-optimistic” policy agenda in Washington initially spearheaded by Elon Musk, is drawing what he described as “elite” founders into defense tech, he said.

“When you see cutting-edge entrepreneurs, generally, capital follows,” he said. “A lot of it’s coming through defense tech, and that’s dragging capital with it, rather than capital coming in first and then entrepreneurs following it.”

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Amkor Technology has broken ground on a new semiconductor packaging and testing campus in Peoria, Arizona, the company announced. Construction is expected to be finished in mid-2027, and production is slated to begin in early 2028.

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Amkor described the Arizona site as the “first U.S. based high volume advanced packaging facility.” This week’s announcement marks a $5 billion increase from original plans to build a $2 billion facility.

Its campus will complement TSMC’s nearby wafer fabrication site. The testing and packaging campus, combined with TSMC’s fabs, create “an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America,” Apple COO Sabih Khan said in a statement. TSMC produces Apple silicon, and Amkor’s new facilities will package and test the chips, Khan said.

Apple has been a key partner to Amkor. The two companies collaborated on the chip packaging facility, and Apple will be Amkor’s first and largest customer once the campus opens. Amkor will also supply chips to Nvidia.

“Together, we are rebuilding the supply chain — onshoring the AI technology stack that turns energy into intelligence,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in a statement.

Amkor’s investment boosts domestic semiconductor supply chains in an industry that has relied heavily on imports. Last year, the U.S. imported $22.6 billion of semiconductors, with more than $5.6 billion coming from Vietnam and more than $3 billion each imported from Thailand and Malaysia.

The company previously disclosed its Arizona project would receive $407 million in funding from the Chips and Science Act. Its latest release also noted financial support from an advanced manufacturing investment tax credit, as well as from state and local governments.

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companies are hungry for the semiconductors needed to power their artificial intelligence plans. Amkor said its factory technology and production lines will “meet evolving market demands for AI, high performance computing, mobile communications, and automotive applications.”

Arizona, specifically, has become a hotbed for semiconductor manufacturing, with TSMC building two sites in the state as part of a $40 billion investment. Amkor CEO Giel Rutten said the state “offers the right mix of talent, infrastructure, and industry presence.”

Amkor’s facility is expected to create 3,000 jobs. In the past, semiconductor manufacturers have struggled to fill the jobs they touted would come along with their new facilities. In 2023, TSMC disclosed that it was sending workers from Taiwan to Arizona to help with labor needs at its fabs.

Arizona Commerce Authority And Partners Sign Declaration Of Collaboration To Establish Taiwan Ai Smart Health Showcase Center

To advance health care and biomedical opportunities between Arizona and Taiwan, the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona State University (ASU), the City of Phoenix, and Taiwan Digital Health Industry Development Association signed a Declaration of Collaboration focused on establishing and promoting the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center based in Arizona.

The Declaration of Collaboration aims to support Taiwanese companies to establish and expand their presence in the U.S. and global markets with Arizona as a hub, bringing together government, industry, and academia to create a dynamic, two-way innovation ecosystem.

“Advancement in biomedical and medical device industries will not only drive innovation in patient care and scientific discovery, it will produce devices and therapies that will help treat chronic conditions and reduce health care costs,” said ASU President Michael Crow. “Arizona State University is excited to be part of this collaborative effort, working with partners in Arizona and Taiwan, to strengthen resilience in this important area of technological convergence.”

Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem continues to grow with innovation hubs and biotech corridors including Mayo Clinic’s Discovery Oasis under development, the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC), Phoenix Medical Quarter / Midtown, ASU Research Park, and Tech Parks Arizona, and more that bring together startups, researchers, industry, and clinical partners to develop and advance new research and technologies in shared, state-of-the-art facilities. Media Contactalyssat@azcommerce.com

Swiss company considers Arizona, California for quantum chip center

SEALSQ will decide in the coming months where it will establish the new facility, which is dedicated to securing chips for defense, Internet of Things and aerospace applications.

The company’s decision will depend primarily on availability and readiness of the land for the facility, access to talent, infrastructure, proximity to innovation ecosystems and support from local officials, said Lena Cati, senior vice president of The Equity Group Inc., which oversees investor relations for SEALSQ.

“Both California and Arizona present ideal profiles for SEALSQ’s planned U.S. headquarters and post-quantum personalization center,” Cati said.

The company did not disclose additional details — including size and estimated cost — of the proposed facility.

SEALSQ had previously said Arizona would be HQ site SEALSQ continues to evaluate Arizona as one of the leading candidates for its U.S. headquarters, which will also house the company’s post-quantum personalization center to “optimize operations, staffing and collaboration,” according to the company.

Last year, SEALSQ announced plans to establish as new U.S. headquarters — including an assembly and test center — in the Valley that’s projected to create up to 300 new jobs. The Business Journal reached out to company officials to determine what factors prompted the company’s decision to expand its U.S. headquarters search to include California.

While SEALSQ did not disclose a target investment amount or the size of its U.S. headquarters, the company previously indicated it will be “a substantial facility” that’s capable of accommodating hundreds of workers. SEALSQ also did not provide details for whether it would lease space or purchase an existing building to house its U.S. headquarters. Typically, the company’s approach is to lease space for OSAT facilities, Cati told the Business Journal last year.

At the time, SEALSQ said it chose Arizona for its U.S. headquarters based on the state’s burgeoning semiconductor industry, workforce, proximity to tech hubs and research and development efforts. By Amy Edelen –Phoenix Business Journal

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Applied Materials Inc. and Arizona State University last month opened a $270 million research, development and prototyping facility to support the Valley’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.

The Materials-to-Fab Center consists of 50,000 square feet of cleanroom space and 20,000 square feet of wet and dry labs in the university’s MacroTechnology Works building at ASU Research Park. The facility is designed to foster innovations from ideation to fab prototype by leveraging Applied Materials’ semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a collaborative environment for academia, researchers and industry partners.

The collaboration of ASU’s engineering teams, Applied Materials technologists and industry partners will boost development of new chip technologies crucial to U.S. leadership in AI and high-performance computing, Dr. Prabu Raja, president of Applied Materials’ semiconductor products group, said Thursday at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility.

“Our collaboration will also help to create a new generation of talent to feed this ecosystem,” he said. “These students are already working with Applied Materials’ equipment. Today, we can already foresee more than 30 research publications and eight patents coming out of this collaboration. The Materialsto-Fab Center has already accomplished a lot and we are just getting started.” Applied Materials and ASU initially announced plans for the Materials-to-Fab Center in 2023.

million from the Arizona Commerce Authority, $17 million from ASU, $25 million in Arizona New Economy Initiative funding and bonds, and as much as $200 million from Applied Materials.

“The alliance between a global industry leader like Applied Materials and a leading research university like ASU and the work that will be done in the Materials-to-Fab Center will lead to breakthroughs and acceleration that enable chip manufacturers in the United States to lead the world in d eveloping the technology that we need today and in the future,” Michael Crow, president of ASU, said.

Applied Materials did not disclose job creation numbers for the Materials-to-Fab Center.Gov. Katie Hobbs called the Materials-toFab Center a “unique asset” that provides critical space for industry leaders and innovators to prototype

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“There’s already established partnerships with industry leaders, and they offer hands-on training for students, ensuring the next generation of technology and innovation is started right here in Arizona,” she said. “This partnership with Applied Materials takes this facility to the next level and sets a gold standard for the research and development of semiconductor technology in the United States.”

The Materials-to-Fab Center builds on Applied Materials’ existing presence at ASU’s MacroTechnology Works facility as well as research already being funded by the company involving ASU faculty and students.

The facility is also already making contributions to ASU projects awarded through the CHIPS and Science Act for the Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub, which is advancing technologies for national defense and the SHIELD USA project focused on advanced packaging technologies, according to the university.

California-based Applied Materials, a global supplier of semiconductor manufacturing and display equipment, is steadily growing its footprint in the Valley.

The company operates three research and development locations — one of which is also a manufacturing location — in Tempe. Two of those Tempe locations are located in ASU Research Park. It also has Valley locations in Phoenix and Chandler dedicated to sales service and field support, according to the company’s website.

What’s more, Applied Materials in August announced plans to invest more than $200 million into a new advanced manufacturing facility at 2377 S. Arizona Ave. in Chandler. Applied Materials will produce semiconductor equipment components and parts in the 181,650-square-foot building, which could fuel creation of 200 new jobs over five years, according to the company.

Applied Materials did not disclose a timeline for when its Chandler manufacturing facility will begin operations.

In addition to its Arizona plant under development, Applied Materials operates production facilities in Texas, Massachusetts and Montana. By Amy Edelen – Phoenix Business Journal

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Scaling Robotic Manufacturing: How Turul Engineering Integrates Siemens Sinumerik Controls and

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Turul Engineering LLC, a precision engineering and fabrication company based in Mesa, Arizona, is redefining how advanced manufacturing scales. As both a hands-on engineering firm and an authorized reseller of the full Siemens software portfolio, Turul Engineering stands at the intersection of design, simulation, and intelligent automation.

With a core competency in CAD, CAM, and CAE technologies, Turul has built its reputation helping manufacturers streamline workflows, optimize machining strategies, and implement digital manufacturing solutions. But through its consulting and integration work, the company encountered a recurring challenge that many in the industry now face: traditional CNC machines don’t scale efficiently for large, complex parts—especially in composite manufacturing.

The Challenge of Scaling for Large Composite Projects

Large-scale composite tooling and structures are often required for aerospace and energy customers. These parts can span multiple meters in length, feature highly contoured surfaces, and demand both geometric accuracy and repeatable process control.

The issue? Even large gantry-style CNC machines struggle to scale effectively with part size. The cost of owning, operating, and reconfiguring these massive machines is extremely high. Moreover, when projects are custom, the machines often sit underutilized between jobs.

“Traditional CNC technology just doesn’t scale linearly with size or complexity,” explains the Zoltan Farkas the Principal at Turul Engineering. “You reach a point where the economics break down—large machines become slow to adapt, expensive to maintain, and too rigid for the flexibility that modern manufacturing demands.”

This realization sparked Turul’s next evolution: combining robotic automation with Siemens Sinumerik controls and Siemens NX CAM to create scalable, flexible machining solutions that outperform conventional setups.

Robotic Machining That Adapts, Learns, and Scales

Turul Engineering’s approach centers on using CNC robots. When paired with Siemens Sinumerik controllers, these robotic cells achieve the precision, path control, and reliability once limited

Synchronized robotic machining simulation inside of Siemens NX

to traditional machine tools—but with far greater scalability.

Siemens Sinumerik provides the real-time motion control and kinematic precision necessary for robotic milling, trimming, drilling, composite layup, 3D printing, traditional welding and friction stir welding. The controller synchronizes multiple axes with high interpolation accuracy, enabling robots to machine large, organic shapes without sacrificing finish quality or repeatability.

Unlike standard robot controllers, Sinumerik offers the same interface and G-code compatibility as traditional CNCs, allowing machinists and programmers to work within a familiar environment while leveraging robotic flexibility.

“By combining Sinumerik One with our robotic systems,” says Bryce Keeler VP of Marketing at Turul Engineering, we can scale the work envelope, not just the machine. One robot or multiple synchronized robots can work on structures that would otherwise require multimillion-dollar gantry systems.”

The Power of Siemens NX CAM: From Digital Twin to Shop Floor

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the digital manufacturing loop. NX CAM provides a unified platform for CAD, CAM, allowing any team to simulate, and program robotic tool paths directly from NX CAM. Siemens’ “Run My Robot” allows for controller level simulation of the code. This means that the code can be simulated on a virtual copy of the exact Sinumerik control that runs the robot.

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With NX CAM, engineers can model the robot, endeffector, workpiece, and environment virtually. This ensures collision-free paths, optimized angles, and accurate reach studies before the system ever moves on the shop floor. The software’s advanced post-processing for Sinumerik converts digital simulations into executable code, ensuring the physical motion perfectly matches the digital plan.

“NX CAM is what connects the art of design to the science of motion,” says Farkas. “It gives us confidence that what we see on-screen is exactly what the robot will do in reality.”

This digital continuity—design to motion to verification—is at the core of Turul Engineering’s value proposition. It enables customers to achieve large-scale precision manufacturing without large-scale capital investments.

Bringing Digital Manufacturing to Midsize Innovators

While many advanced automation technologies are reserved for major aerospace or automotive OEMs, Turul Engineering’s mission is to make intelligent manufacturing accessible to midsize innovators.

By leveraging Siemens Sinumerik and NX CAM, Turul can deploy modular, scalable robotic cells that grow with production demand. Companies can start with a single robot performing trimming or tool finishing, then expand into multi-robot configurations for higher throughput or more complex geometries—all using the same Siemens software backbone.

Because Turul is both an engineering service provider and a Siemens software reseller, the company supports customers end-to-end—from digital design consulting to turnkey robotic integration. This dual capability allows clients to

modernize their manufacturing processes without needing multiple vendors or disjointed software environments.

The Future: Scalable, Intelligent, Connected Fabrication

Turul Engineering’s vision for the future of manufacturing is rooted in scalability and intelligence. By integrating robotics, Siemens Sinumerik control, and NX CAM’s digital twin technology, the company enables a new level of flexibility in machining and fabrication.

Whether producing composite molds, large aluminum structures, or precision fixtures, Turul’s systems adapt fluidly to part geometry, size, and production volume—delivering enterprise-grade performance without enterprise-scale overhead.

For Turul Engineering, scaling robotic manufacturing isn’t just about replacing machines; it’s about redefining how engineering, software, and automation converge. Through Siemens technology and a deep understanding of design and fabrication, Turul is helping manufacturers build the future—smarter, faster, and at any scale.

About the Author

Zoltan Farkas is the founder and president of Turul Engineering, a precision manufacturing company known for its cutting-edge integration of Siemens NX across design, simulation, and production.

Farkas has deep expertise in leveraging advanced CAD/CAM workflows. He brings a strong foundation in mechanical design, simulation and production-oriented tooling, enabling engineering teams to streamline development cycles and improve manufacturability.

Known for his collaborative approach, Zoltán partners closely with clients and internal stakeholders to implement digital workflows that bridge traditional design and modern automated manufacturing environments. For more information, visit: turulengineering.com or email: zfarkas@ turulengineering.com

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Chandler plant to produce Intel’s most advanced US-made semiconductor technology

Intel Corp. unveiled details about its sophisticated Panther Lake processors and Arizona’s critical role in manufacturing the company’s nextgeneration personal computer chip technology.

Intel plans to enter high-volume production for its Panther Lake chips – the brains that run computers or other electronic devices – at its plant in Chandler later this year. Panther Lake is the company’s first product built on Intel 18A, which the company claims is the most advanced semiconductor process ever developed and manufactured in the U.S.

“In Arizona, it’s the beating heart of Fab 52. The new fab that we’ve built here is all about enabling capacity for that new technology,” said Kevin O’Buckley, senior vice president and general manager of foundry services at Intel. “For us, from a foundry perspective, it’s all about bringing these new technologies to market for the first time, exercising this new facility, this new team and all these new tools.”

In addition to revealing details about Panther Lake, Intel confirmed it’s launching Clearwater Forest — its first 18A-based server processors — in the first half of 2026.

Panther Lake is an important product launch for Intel as it seeks to capture a greater piece of PC and mobile market segments. Panther Lake will offer 50% greater performance than Intel’s previous generation processors.

“We are entering an exciting new era of computing, made possible by great leaps forward in semiconductor technology that will shape the future for decades to come,” Lip-Bu Tan. Intel CEO, said in a statement. “Our next-gen compute platforms, combined with our leading-edge process technology, manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities, are catalysts for innovation across our business as we build a new Intel.”In July, Tan was reportedly considering changes to the company’s contract manufacturing business that could include no longer marketing its 18A chip manufacturing process to new foundry customers.

Instead, Tan was weighing whether to focus on development of the company’s next-generation 14A process technology in Arizona in an effort to remain competitive with rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and gain orders from large clients, such as Apple and Nvidia.

As part of its commitment to its foundry business, Intel will continue to develop 14A and bring it to volume manufacturing as the company secures more customers, he added. By Amy Edelen – Phoenix Business Journal

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Busch Vacuum Solutions, part of the Busch Group –a global leader in vacuum and overpressure technology – celebrated the grand opening of its newest U.S. facility: a nearly 60,000-square-foot Arizona Service Center located in Tempe, Arizona. The event marked a major milestone in the ongoing expansion of Busch across North America and underscored the company’s commitment to innovation, customer service, and regional growth.

“This investment represents more than just added square footage – it is about proximity, partnership, and performance,” said Turgay Ozan, President & CEO, Busch Group USA. “With our new Tempe Service Center, we are strengthening our ability to deliver world-class service, faster turnaround times, and technical expertise that our customers depend on. We are excited to deepen our roots in the Southwest and support the region’s growing industrial and semiconductor ecosystem.”

Mayor Corey Woods praised the commitment of Busch to the local economy and to innovation: “We are thrilled to officially welcome Busch Vacuum Solutions to Tempe. Their investment in this facility highlights the strength of Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem and reflects the collaborative, forward-thinking spirit that defines our city. The new Arizona Service Center will create high-skilled jobs, strengthen local partnerships, and ensure Tempe remains a

hub for advanced manufacturing and technology.”

The new Tempe facility serves as a regional hub specializing in the repair, service, and overhaul of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, and overpressure equipment – including turbomolecular vacuum pumps, leak detectors, valves, and accessories – from all major brands. The expansion enhances the company’s ability to provide flexible, responsive, and expert service to customers across the semiconductor, industrial, medical, and environmental sectors throughout the U.S.

With more than 8,000 employees worldwide and over 1,200 in the United States, Busch continues to grow its network of facilities to support mission-critical operations across diverse industries.

The new Arizona Service Center reinforces the ongoing mission of the Busch Group to drive industry forward through cutting-edge vacuum technology and unmatched customer service.Media Contact: Jake Young, Busch Group, jake.young@buschusa.com

MISTRAS Group Expands Laboratory Capabilities in Arizona Under New Leadership

MISTRAS Group, a global leader in special processing, testing, and asset protection, is reinforcing its Southwest footprint with the relaunch of its Phoenix laboratory under new General Manager David Schmitt. The move, accompanied by a significant investment in laboratory capabilities, positions MISTRAS to serve aerospace and defense customers more efficiently, both locally and worldwide. The Phoenix branch now serves as a critical hub for the region, including Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, while supporting Tier 1 suppliers with rapid turnaround on critical components.

Integrated Lab and NDT Services

—MISTRAS’ Phoenix laboratory’s state-ofthe-art facility truly stands out, following a recent $3 million expansion that added 40 advanced processing tanks. These tanks support Types I, II, and III anodizing, delivering a wide range of high-quality finishes. The lab also specializes in chemical conversion and passivation, essential for enhancing component corrosion resistance and durability. This major upgrade not only increases processing capacity but also enables faster turnaround times without compromising quality.

Beyond anodizing, the Phoenix lab provides a comprehensive suite of finishing services, including precision painting and various chemical treatments. The facility also features advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) capabilities, such as magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspections.

NDT is a cornerstone of the Phoenix lab’s operations, managed by a highly skilled Level III expert who ensures that every inspection meets the most rigorous standards. By offering NDT, finishing, and chemical services under one roof, MISTRAS streamlines the customer experience—reducing lead times, costs, and logistical challenges while ensuring consistent quality.

With an average turnaround time of just four days, the Phoenix lab provides a critical advantage for aerospace suppliers navigating ongoing supply chain disruptions and production backlogs. This speed and reliability not only drive customer satisfaction but also reinforce MISTRAS’ reputation as a trusted partner in the fast-paced aerospace industry.

Recognized Accreditations and Prime Approvals

—MISTRAS Phoenix holds critical MISTRAS Phoenix holds critical accreditations, including NADCAP and FAA certifications, and prime approvals from Raytheon, Pratt & Witney, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell to name a few. These recognitions validate the facility’s quality standards and reinforce its ability to serve Tier 1

suppliers with the reliability and precision the aerospace industry demands.

Meeting Aerospace Supply Chain Challenges

—The Phoenix lab relaunch reflects The Phoenix lab relaunch reflects MISTRAS’s commitment to addressing persistent supply chain challenges in aerospace. By offering integrated lab services and rapid lead times, MISTRAS shortens the path from component receipt to finished product, helping Tier 1 suppliers maintain production schedules and meet customer demands. David Schmitt notes that the Southwest facility’s proximity to major aerospace and defense customers allows MISTRAS to act as a true local partner while supporting global operations.

Nationwide Network and Customer Support

—MISTRAS operates a broad network of U.S. facilities, each with overlapping capabilities that enable the company to support clients seamlessly across locations. Heath, Ohio, provides advanced NDT services with ISO 9001 and defect removal including weld repairs. Los Angeles handles comprehensive field and lab services, Houston focuses on Guided Wave technologies, and Baton Rouge specializes in industrial maintenance. This network allows Phoenix to leverage other sites when extra capacity or expertise is needed, ensuring continuity and faster service. Local pickup and delivery throughout Arizona further enhance responsiveness for Southwest clients.

Looking Ahead

— With its expanded capabilities, integrated services, and experienced leadership, MISTRAS Phoenix is positioned to deliver faster, more reliable solutions to the aerospace and defense industries. The combination of advanced lab processing, NDT expertise, prime approvals, and a national network ensures that MISTRAS continues to be a trusted partner in special processing—locally in the Southwest and globally.

For more information about MISTRAS Group and its services, call (602) 275-1917 or visit mistrasgroup.com.

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Group Appoints David Schmitt as General Manager of Arizona Division

MISTRAS Group is proud to announce the appointment of David Schmitt as General Manager of its Arizona division. Schmitt brings more than 20 years of experience in aerospace operations, production management, and organizational excellence to his new role.

“We are excited to welcome David to the MISTRAS leadership team,” said Cliff Schaffer, Senior Vice President, Aerospace & Defense, MISTRAS Group. “His proven track record of driving operational performance, developing high-performing teams, and delivering results in both military and corporate environments makes him the ideal leader to guide our Arizona operations into the future.”

David most recently served as Director of Operations at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies in Phoenix, where he oversaw a 110acre manufacturing site and a workforce of 300+. He drove lean transformation projects that delivered $1 million in annual productivity savings and boosted shipment rates by 33% month-over-month. His leadership also extended to strategic supply chain initiatives, including insourcing critical gear production to improve on-time delivery and reduce past-due orders.

Previously, David was Senior Operations Manager at Honeywell’s Repair and Overhaul division in Tempe. There, he led a team supporting more than 1,100 customers and 30,000 annual unit deliveries. Under his guidance, the site increased quarterly output by $20 million year-

over-year, introduced a dedicated military product line cell, and streamlined collaboration between MRO and OEM operations.

David’s foundation in leadership and technical operations was built during his distinguished 20-year career in the United States Air Force. He managed teams of up to 417 personnel and oversaw multimillion-dollar aircraft fleets across global bases, including assignments in Italy, Korea, and the U.S. His achievements included boosting aircraft availability, resolving backlogs, innovating repair processes, and delivering significant cost savings while ensuring mission readiness.

“I am honored to join MISTRAS Group and look forward to working with the Arizona team to build on the division’s success,” said David. “My focus will be on aligning our people, processes, and performance to deliver exceptional value to our customers while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.”

David holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Columbia Southern University and an Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s Advanced Munitions & Maintenance Operation School.

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“Retail sales are up, and sectors such as transportation, logistics, warehousing, and construction are performing extremely well,” Arora added. “Right now, business owners are confident in the future of their firms. August is typically a slow month for loan volume, but that wasn’t the case this year.”

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A company building spaceflight training technology for U.S. Space Force warfighters raised $100 million in venture capital that will fund significant hiring in the coming months.

Business loan approval rates rose at regional and community banks as well. Small banks granted 49.8 percent of the funding requests they received in August, up one-tenth from July. It represents the highest figure for small banks since November 2014.

As a summer intern at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Jacob Wintermute swapped the classroom for the cleanroom, gaining valuable engineering experience at the chipmaker’s north Phoenix fab site.

Institutional lenders — pension funds and insurance companies — remained unchanged at an Index record 64.9 percent, up one-tenth of

True Anomaly, based in Centennial, revealed the Series B funding round, saying it will help the 18-monththe traction we’ve been able to accumulate to date,”

Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent,

Alternative lenders have become a source of quick capital. When small business owners, alternative lenders could approve riskier loans via innovations in fintech, which give them more flexibility than the banks to adjust rates and covenants on the deals. This includes an ability to accept non-conventional sources of collateral, such as real estate and outstanding invoices (h/t Forbes).

True Anomaly formed in early 2022 to help the U.S. military, especially Space Force, respond to the growing militarization of space and the need to have space ﬁghters learn and practice the art of ﬂying satellites and spacecraft in orbit in potentially hostile situations.

Credit unions approved 40.2 percent of loan applications in August, a slight drop of one-tenth of a percent from July and a large drop from their all-time high of 57.9 percent in March 2012. By Anthony Noto – Reporter, New York Business Journal

During the 11-week internship program, Wintermute — who graduated in the spring from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering — learned about hardware and processes at TSMC’s hightech fab, and worked with the company’s vendors.

The company built a pair of small satellites, called Jackal, that will be used for training after they’re launched to low Earth orbit about 350 miles above the planet.

How Millennials’ Technology Expectations Can Help Save Manufacturing

He also developed a software application to track parts used in TSMC’s tools — an innovation that could help technicians streamline maintenance and avoid downtime. TSMC evaluates the most promising projects developed by interns for potential use at its manufacturing campus, and Wintermute’s innovation has been incorporated into a larger ongoing company project.

The satellites are scheduled to blast off aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 10 mission carrying many companies‘ small satellites to orbit in March.

Millennials’ technology expectations have been shaped by smartphones, Facebook and digital media – in other words, by easy and ubiquitous connectivity. It’s not surprising, then, that traditional manufacturing systems can seem as retro as waiting for dial-up internet to connect. And that’s bad for the manufacturing sector, because its skills gap is looming large.

“It has been a great experience. There’s not a day that goes by where I didn’t pick up something new,” said Wintermute, who returned to ASU this fall to pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. “It’s such an exciting time to be in the semiconductor industry, especially with all the investment that the company is putting into this plant.”

True Anomaly has ofﬁces in Colorado Springs, where its training center for U.S. military space fighters, many of them U.S. Space Force Guardians, will be. Its Centennial headquarters, just south of Denver, is where the business designs, builds and operates satellites and develops software for satellite operations.

A joint study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting projects a surge of nearly 3.5 million open manufacturing jobs created over the next decade. Some of the empty slots will come by way of retiring baby boomers, while others are related to new positions created as a result of natural business growth, the report found.What the report also predicts: As conditions stand now, 2 million of those jobs will go unfulfilled. In other words, the need for the manufacturing sector to appeal to Millennials – the generation typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1997 – is both critical and a very tall order.

TSMC is rapidly expanding its internship program in Arizona, where the company is racing to meet workforce demands consisting of thousands of jobs tied to its $165 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor fab site.

Its Mosaic software is being designed to use artificial intelligence and automation to help space warfighters fly dozens of small satellites in coordination with each other to a degree that hasn’t been readily available to the military, Rogers said.

During the summer, TSMC hosted 200 interns from 60 colleges and universities nationwide, including some 30 students from ASU. That number is nearly double the 130 student interns the company hosted last year. It’s also a significant increase from the 16 interns who participated in TSMC’s internship pilot program in 2023.

Indeed, manufacturing still has a negative image among younger generations, experts say. In a 2015 public perception of manufacturing study, also by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, respondents ages 19 to 33 ranked manufacturing as their lowest preference in terms of potential career choices.

The Space Force in September awarded the company $17 million in a small business innovation research grant to further work on Mosaic. With its new VC funding, the company also plans to build dozens of satellites in 2024 and 2025 it will launch to add to its training portfolio.By Greg Avery – Denver Business Journal

“So you can see that we’re really scaling up and we would like to have even more (interns) because we do want to have this experience for as many graduates and

Manufacturing’s image problem is complex and in, some aspects, based on false assumptions. But one real obstacle is that some manufacturing systems can seem antiquated, and it’s an issue that many manufacturers and related organizations are already addressing.

universities as possible,” said Rose Castanares, president of TSMC Arizona. “We want to make sure that we can grow it, but still keep a very close relationship with the students, so they feel supported and have a really good experience here with us.”

As part of the program, interns are paired with a full-time employee who helps them navigate the transition from academia to the fast-paced lab environment.

Wintermute was paired with Taylor Gowdy, an ASU graduate who joined TSMC as a mechanical engineer last year. “This is such a unique and special opportunity to be studying engineering in the same city that something like this is being built,” Gowdy said. “I don’t think I fully realized that until I started here, met my coworkers and saw that people are moving from all over the world to work here. It’s a very special opportunity for current students to have the ability to have an internship or start a career in such a large industry that’s just in their backyard.”

TSMC received thousands of applications for its 200 internship slots this year. Most internships are engineering-related, although some support the company’s legal and human resources departments.

TSMC’s summer internship program wrapped on Aug. 29 and the process to review and determine job offers is underway. TSMC did not disclose how many job offers it plans to extend to this year’s summer interns. For context, TSMC extended job offers to nearly 100 interns last year, Castanares said.

Jack Meehan was among TSMC’s cohort of interns in 2024. He’s now working as a full-time engineer at the company’s north Phoenix fab after graduating from UC Berkeley.

During his internship, Meehan spearheaded a project to optimize material handling in TSMC’s Arizona fabs. His current role with the company involves data analysis to improve operations. Jack Meehan completed a summer internship with TSMC Arizona in 2024 while earning his masters in engineering at UC Berkeley. Meehan received an offer to work at TSMC Arizona full time upon graduation and started with the company in July 2025.

TSMC focuses its student intern recruitment efforts at dozens of “target schools” with semiconductor programs tailored to the industry and alumni who have joined the company. Some of those universities include ASU, Texas A&M, University of Illinois Urbana Champagne, University of Michigan, Purdue, Georgia Tech and UC Berkeley, among others.

TSMC looks for students who are proactive and resourceful with strong communication and problemsolving skills, Castanares said. Looking ahead, TSMC is already recruiting its next cohort of interns for summer 2026, Castanares added. Source: Amy Edelen

Capital Stainless: Welding Innovation Built in America

When Jay Olson, founder of Capital Stainless, looks back on his entrepreneurial journey, he sees a path defined by persistence, innovation, and the pursuit of independence.

Born and raised in Arizona, one of Jay’s earliest jobs as a young man was in the restaurant fire suppression business, where he installed and serviced systems across the region. Eventually Jay owned the business. After selling that first venture, he found an opportunity in stainless steel restaurant fabrication. In 2008, Capital Stainless was born.

One of the company’s first major customers was Carl’s Jr., and Jay built much of the business fabricating for the food-service industry. “After time, though, I wanted to get out of purely custom fabrication and create my own product line,” Jay recalls. “That was the only way to really control growth.”

The Spark of an Idea

Initially, Capital Stainless had little more than a press brake and a shear. While working on a welding job, Jay noticed how much time was lost cleaning welds. Stainless steel welds leave behind heavy discoloration due to oxidation, a finish issue that can slow production and frustrate both fabricators and customers.

He saw an ad for a machine that promised to remove weld discoloration and bought one from a California manufacturer. But the machine fell apart quickly. Instead of treating it as a setback, Jay saw an opportunity.

“I wanted to improve on the idea,” he says. With some ingenuity, help from a neighbor who worked with transformers, and a passion for solving problems, Jay built his own version. The results were promising. Soon, he was selling machines alongside his fabrication services.

By 2009, the Capital Weld Cleaner was born. It became the only weld cleaning machine manufactured in the United States, competing directly with established European and Australian brands.

Capital Weld Cleaners

The Capital Weld Cleaner works with a simple principle: a wand connected to a power supply applies an acid-based cleaning solution directly to the weld, creating an aggressive cleaning action that instantly removes oxidation without affecting the stainless surface finish. The process is fast, efficient, and safer than abrasive alternatives.

“It’s a game changer,” Jay says. “As soon as you touch the weld, the discoloration disappears. What used to be a bottleneck became a timesaver.”

Capital Weld Cleaners now come in models ranging from 50 amps to 200 amps, covering a range of welding applications. Prices run between $2,500 and $8,100, with most sales supported by distributors like Fastenal, Linde, and Airgas. Customers include industries from food service to aerospace, with names like SpaceX, Honeywell and Sundt, among their growing list of users.

Half of Capital Stainless’s business now comes from consumables—brushes, fluids, and parts made in-house to support the machines. “Consumables are the backbone,” Jay explains. “It keeps customers coming back, and we make sure everything is always in stock.”

Growth and Vertical Integration

As sales of weld cleaners grew, fabrication gradually became secondary. Today, Capital Stainless is vertically integrated, machining all of its own components, including manufacturing 100% of its transformers in-house, and assembling all machines in Arizona.

This vertical integration keeps prices competitive, reduces reliance on imports, and avoids tariffs. It also ensures that products are shipped quickly—often overnight. “Everything is locally sourced whenever possible,” Jay says. “That makes us more reliable than our overseas competitors.”

The company has seen double-digit growth year over year. With distribution expanding and new products in development, the future looks bright.

Haas Machines at the Core

Supporting this growth is a shop floor filled with Haas CNC machines. Jay’s first experience was with a used ST-10 lathe, purchased about eight years ago. While it had issues, it sparked the transition into in-house machining. Over time, Capital Stainless added a VF-6, VF-3SS (With a TR160-2 5thAxis rotary), VF-2, TM-2P, TL-2 lathe, and most recently an ST-25 lathe,

purchased through Ellison Machinery.

“I didn’t even look at other brands,” Jay admits. “Consistency is too important. Haas machines are accurate, reliable, and easy for operators to learn.”

Equally important is service. When the used Haas ST-10 went down, Ellison’s team had it back up in a matter of days, despite the fact that it wasn’t purchased from them. “Availability was another factor,” Jay adds. “The ST-25 was in stock, and we had it in our shop within a week.”

Haas machines also allow flexibility. With parts catchers, bar pullers, and simple programming, Capital Stainless can run efficient small-batch jobs without expensive automation. “We don’t run lights-out, but the machines make it easy to stay productive,” Jay says.

Competing Globally, Building Locally

Despite competition internationally, Capital Stainless has carved out a solid niche. Their U.S. manufacturing base means lower shipping costs, faster turnaround, and real customer support. “When you call us, you get a real person on the phone,” Jay says. “We solve problems quickly, and our repair prices are fair. That makes a big difference.” We also moved 5 years ago into a new 14,000 sq foot facility that’s fully air conditioned and better suited for our manufacturing and machining work. Giving us the ability to design/improve a new workflow and allow room for growth.

The company attends major industry shows like Fabtech to showcase its technology and build distribution. With most sales going through trusted channels like Fastenal, Linde, and Airgas, the Capital Weld Cleaner is a recognized name in the industry.

The company also continues to pursue opportunities in traditional fabrication. “We’re always looking to take on outside custom machining projectsto keep the shop busy and are able to take on lathe and 4th and 5th axis vertical machining projects,” Jay says. “But the heart of our business is the weld cleaners and consumables. That’s what’s driving growth.”

Looking Ahead

The next step for Capital Stainless is expanding the product line to make weld cleaning accessible to even more fabricators. Many companies still rely on abrasives—a slower, more expensive, and less effective method. Jay wants to change that. “We’re working on machines that are easier to use and always affordable,” he says. “When someone switches from abrasives to our process, it transforms their workflow. That’s the future—taking something complicated and making it simple.”

With innovation at the core, a strong distribution network, and Haas machines powering production, Capital Stainless is positioned to continue its impressive trajectory.

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Capital Stainless, Gilbert, AZ

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Phone: (480) 968-5335

When stainless steel is welded, the heat alters the chromium oxide layer that protects the surface, leaving behind dark oxidation or “heat tint.” Not only does this discoloration look poor, but it can also compromise corrosion resistance if left untreated.

Traditional cleanup methods involve grinding, sanding, or using harsh chemicals—processes that are slow, labor-intensive, and often damage the surface finish.

The Capital Weld Cleaner offers a faster, safer solution. Using an acid-based electrolyte solution and an electrically charged wand, the system instantly removes oxidation from welds without altering the surrounding surface.

The result: clean, bright welds restored to their original finish in seconds. The process saves significant time, eliminates abrasives, and improves overall efficiency.

With models ranging from 50 to 200 amps, Capital Weld Cleaners are versatile enough for small shops and large-scale fabricators alike. And because they’re built in the U.S., parts and consumables are always in stock—ready to ship when customers need them.

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Raytheon’s New Navy Radar Variant Aces First Live Maritime Test In Hawaii

A key radar system being developed in Tucson for the U.S. Navy by Raytheon, the missile-making arm of RTX Corp., passed its first live test in a maritime environment last month, the company said.

A series of tests of the AN/SPY-6(V)4 radar took place recently at the Advanced Radar Detection Laboratory at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii. They took place over open water to track air and surface targets in a variety of conditions and scenarios, Raytheon said.

The latest testing provides the first live data for the system’s (V)4 configuration, said Raytheon — one of Arizona’s largest defense contractors.

Raytheon has been working on the project for the past several years, winning a

The SPY-6 radar is designed to defend against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hostile aircraft and surface ships simultaneously. They increase detection range, sensitivity and discrimination over legacy radars.

Raytheon has said that SPY-6 technology is projected to be deployed on 65 Navy ships over the next 10 years. Earlier iterations of the system have already undergone testing and have been installed or produced for the Navy’s Aegis class of ships. The system’s enhancements use common hardware and software so they can be integrated and scaled more easily, Raytheon said. By Jeff Gifford – Digital Editor, Phoenix Business Journal

Manufacturers, DataCenter Developers Make Billion-Dollar Pledges

It was described as a “lightningand-thunder” situation. Early one morning last month, GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced it would be investing $3 billion in its 11 U.S. plants and microfactories over the next five years. A few hours later, a large pep rally of sorts delivered the boom inside of Building 2 of the GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky, as a large crowd mainly composed of IUE-CWA workers fanned themselves with blue square signs emblazoned with “BUILT FOR AMERICA.”

Stephen P. Schmidt of Louisville Business First reports that that massive space is where automation machinery, robotics and other

innovations, along with 800 new workers, will help build the GE Profile Combo Washer/Dryer and GE Profile UltraFresh Front Load Washer as part of a $490 million investment. It also is an operation that will be offshored from China.

“It’s all about American manufacturing,” GE Appliances CEO Kevin Nolan told Schmidt, who chronicles how the investment came to fruition. “It’s showing that we’ve got the confidence to invest in manufacturing.”

Big investments from Apple Inc. in Texas and Anduril Industries Inc. in Ohio have been making waves in other parts of the country. Last week’s announcement by GE added to what was already a big week in Louisville: Ford Motor Co. announced it will invest $2 billion in its Louisville Assembly Plant, where the company will build a new midsize electric truck.

Energy Storage Solutions has submitted a permit application in Tarboro, North Carolina, for a project expected to entail a $6.4 billion investment that will provide 500 jobs. Outside Atlanta, a project with an estimated buildout value of $1.2 billion that would span 900,000 square feet across two or more buildings has been proposed. That project, being developed by Project Turbo LLC, is expected to generate about $25 million in annual local tax revenue. Newly announced projects in South Texas and Maryland add to the growing list of data centers in planning and development across the country.

AI isn’t going away; neither are data centers. The key is how to make the competing interests work together — and finding the business opportunities along the way. Said Aligned Chief Technology Officer Michael Welch: “Data centers are the modern-day backbone to the infrastructure age, and certainly we want to be there to support everybody’s use of these systems.” By Mark Mensheha – The Business Journals

Brewer Science Expands U.s. Operations With New Office And Lab In Chandler

Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes for the microelectronics and optoelectronics industries, announced the opening of a new office and lab in Chandler, Arizona: the Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center. This expansion strengthens the company’s proximity to key customers, partners, and research collaborators, while providing direct access to the robust talent pool in the Greater Phoenix area.

This new office and lab bring us closer to the heart of the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, said Rama Puligadda, Chief Technology Officer at Brewer Science. The proximity

to our customers and partners will streamline our research collaborations and accelerate delivery of advanced materials that meet the rigorous demands of next-generation devices and support our U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

The Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center will serve as both a collaborative research space and a customer engagement hub, accelerating product development and shortening the feedback loop from lab to fab. All Brewer Science R&D and manufacturing operations are conducted in the United States, reinforcing the company’s commitment to domestic innovation and supply chain resilience.

The Chandler, Arizona area is a growing hub of semiconductor innovation, and we’re excited to collaborate with the talented professionals driving that momentum, said Dan Brewer, coCEO at Brewer Science. This expansion allows us to pair their expertise with Brewer Science’s award-winning culture to accelerate meaningful technological advancements together.

In addition to strengthening customer and partner engagement, Brewer Science is tapping into the rich talent pool of engineers, scientists, and technologists in the greater Phoenix area.

The strategic investment in the region not only deepens Brewer Science’s industry collaborations but also contributes to Chandler’s growing reputation as a center for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation.Media Contact: Nathan Ayres, Brewer Science, nayres@brewerscience.com

First and foremost, I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Linda and Kim for their many years of tireless work championing American manufacturing. Their leadership, commitment, and relationships built within our community have laid the foundation for the magazine’s success, and we are honored to continue their legacy.

The first thing we want to assure you of in this transition is our commitment to maintaining and building on the mission and vision that Kim and Linda have cultivated these last 20 years. The A2Z Manufacturing mission stands strong: “A2Z Manufacturing Magazine informs, connects, and champions American manufacturers, by delivering impactful content, showcasing success stories, and promoting technological advancement in precision manufacturing.”. We remain focused on the same vision “To be the leading voice and connector for precision manufacturing in the Western United States”. And we will continue these core values that have made this brand successful, such as Championing American Manufacturing, Inform & Inspire, Community & Connection, Innovation & Adaptability. We will keep all these values in mind while we shape the brand for the next 20+ years!

In practice, this looks like celebrating and elevating U.S. manufacturers, innovators, and workforce contributors. It is fostering a strong, collaborative network across the regional manufacturing landscape while evolving with our industry, embracing new media and technologies. It is our goal to continually better serve our audience, while providing timely, relevant, and actionable insights to educate and energize our readers.

We’re excited to bring fresh ideas to each publication, including new columns and recurring features designed to drive deeper reader engagement. One such feature will be a standard column on leadership and culture—the columnist will be announced soon. For now, we will give you a hint, this new columnist had a 9-digit manufacturing exit!

We are also excited to announce that in 2026 we will have our first 40 under 40 issue highlighting some of the best and brightest in the industry. We look forward to our communities’ submissions.

I will take this opportunity to introduce ourselves.

Alexandra Hushek (Managing Partner & Editor-in-Chief) has spent the last 2 years working in the marketing and branding space supporting a custom home builder. Having worked closely with design she helped bring their ideas to life through digital media campaigns, web development, and overall digital integration across their brands. As Editor and Chief, she will play an integral role in formatting the magazine, leading the digital strategy, and working hand in hand with our advertisers.

For myself, I have spent the last 8 years working in manufacturing, however I grew up in and around Phoenix Heat Treating.

Today I serve as the President of Phoenix Heat Treating and Mesa Custom Machining, both of which are family owned and operated manufacturers in Arizona. Preserving and enhancing legacy is important to me, which is why maintaining the magic of a company even during transition is my focus. As Executive Publisher of A2Z Manufacturing Magazine, I will spend my time exploring ways to provide more value to the readers as well as our advertising partners.

Lastly, we also invite you to follow and share our official LinkedIn page with your network. This step will help amplify the exposure of our valued sponsors and connect our print presence to a vibrant digital community.

We are thankful and energized to take the baton from Kim and Linda, and we are excited for what lies ahead. As always, God bless America and God bless our troops.

Sincerely,

Charlie Hushek

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Space Kinetic Corp., an aerospace startup headquartered in Albuquerque, has received investment from CerraCap Ventures in California.

“As we work to deliver an asymmetric solution for U.S. space superiority and missile defense, we’re thrilled to deepen our relationship with CerraCap,” Ryan Sullivan, CEO of Space Kinetic said in the release.

CerraCap Ventures is a venture capital firm in Costa Mesa, California. The firm focuses on enterprise-grade technology investments and helps to enable the rapid growth of startups, according to the release.

Founded in 2022, Space Kinetic development space technologies to deliver capabilities for missile defense and space superiority. Space Kinetic could not be reached for comment on how much the investment was.

“As a nation, we have a clear imperative to build a new kind of space architecture that enables true space superiority and robust missile defense. Space Kinetic is committed to supporting this architecture,” Sullivan said.

Ryan Sullivan met his future cofounder of Space Kinetic, Scott Ziegler, in their MBA program at The University of California Berkeley.

Space Kinetic was then part of the New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (LEEP) at Los Alamos National Labs.

The program provides a two-year fellowship for entrepreneurs focusing on deep tech for national security. The startup would work with CerraCap during the fellowship, which Space Kinetic graduated from in 2024.

“We have partnered with Abhi and the CerraCap team since our first day in the NM LEEP Program, and they have shown a deep commitment both to the national security tech ecosystem and to building on New Mexico’s legacy of innovation,” Sullivan said.

The investment comes as global demand for scalable, costeffective space security solutions rises, according to the release.

Space Kinetic has previously gotten funding from the New Mexico Vintage Fund throughout 2024. The startup also raised $3 million in venture capital funding and $1 million in government contracts.

“We’re excited to join the Space Kinetic team on their journey towards becoming a unicorn while building scalable systems that support our nation’s most urgent security priorities.” Abhi Mukherjee, operating partner at CerraCap Ventures said. By Brody Foster – Albuquerque Business First

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TSMC Breaks Ground On Water Recycling Plant To Boost Sustainability At Phoenix Fab Site

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. broke ground on a 15-acre industrial reclamation water plant that will increase the chipmaker's wastewater recycling rate up to 90% at its north Phoenix fab site.

TSMC’s industrial reclamation water plant is designed to achieve “near zero liquid discharge,” meaning the company will have the ability to reuse nearly every drop of water. The IRWP will support TSMC's two fabs at its north Phoenix site with capacity to expand to accommodate future fabs, according to a company announcement.

TSMC Arizona President Rose Castanares said the near zero liquid discharge design of the company’s IRWP illustrates its commitment to green manufacturing and maintaining the water supply for a growing Phoenix community.

“One of the many reasons we chose Phoenix for our U.S. operation was the

state’s and city’s thoughtful and thorough planning, including a water supply plan for 100 years,” Rose Castanares, president of TSMC Arizona, said in a statement. “We know that water is a constant concern in the region. We will be a responsible corporate neighbor in our use of natural resources, including water.”

When operational in 2028, the IRWP will have an 85% water recycling rate with a plan to reach up to 90%, which is equivalent to the annual water use of 12,000 single family homes, according to the company.

TSMC Arizona has already achieved a 65% recycling rate from its current in-house water resource center, which converts industrial wastewater for use in support systems such as air scrubbers and cooling towers.

TSMC’s industrial water reclamation plant is designed to achieve “near zero liquid discharge,” meaning the chipmaker will have the ability to reuse nearly “every drop of water,” according to the company.

TSMC’s IRWP plant will convert industrial wastewater at the fab site back to an “ultrapure” standard required for the chipmaking process. Ultrapure water is used to wash away microscopic particles that can create defects in semiconductor wafers, such as the 4 nanometer chips made at TSMC’s first fab, which entered high-volume production in late 2024 with a yield comparable to its Taiwan fab.

TSMC’s first fab consumes 4.75 million gallons of water per day with some of that amount lost in evaporation. When the IRWP is running at a 90% recycling rate, it will reduce the fab's water demand to fewer than 1.2 million gallons per day, a company spokesperson told the Business Journal.

TSMC's second fab is estimated to consume 5.7 million gallons of water per day, according to a June 2024 environmental review for the fab site. TSMC's second fab is projected to consume a greater amount of water than the company's first fab because of its advanced technology that requires more rinsing and water use, a TSMC spokesperson said.

The company completed construction of its second fab — which will utilize 3-nanometer process technology — in April and broke ground on its third fab at its north Phoenix site that same month.

All told, TSMC’s three fabs are estimated to use a staggering 17.2 million gallons of water per day, according to the environmental review.

Still, the IRWP and TSMC's overall conservation efforts, however, will significantly reduce the water supply required from the city of Phoenix, according to the company.

TSMC said it implements a comprehensive water conservation strategy that aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aims to achieve a water recycling rate over 65% by 2030 for all its fabs worldwide.

TSMC's environmental review for its Arizona project indicates the company inked a development agreement with the city of Phoenix, ensuring access to 11.4 million gallons of water per day. TSMC and the city could potentially amend or create a new development agreement to provide up to 17.3 million gallons of water to accommodate TSMC’s three fabs, according to the environmental review.

A new or revised development agreement with the city’s water

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services department would take into account regional water demands to allocate adequate water supply for TSMC’s project, while ensuring the increased usage would not affect the city’s water supply.

"The IRWP at the TSMC site aligns economic growth with Phoenix's water security commitments, providing an important example of the type of high-value, sustainable investments that are possible,” Kate Gallego, mayor of Phoenix. “By recycling and conserving water at this scale, we support advanced manufacturing and the good jobs that come with it, protect our desert environment and neighborhoods, and deliver a resilient future for generations to come.”

Phoenix has a diverse and resilient water portfolio that includes the Salt, Verde, and Colorado Rivers, a small share of groundwater, and significant reclaimed water. Early phases of TSMC’s campus were “grandfathered in” to the city’s large water users ordinance, which it passed in 2024, said Michael Gertzman, a spokesman for the city of Phoenix water services department. By Amy Edelen – Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal

Ex-Nikola CEO Trevor Milton ready for takeoff with SyberJet

The former Nikola Corp. CEO has returned to the Phoenix business scene as CEO of SyberJet Aircraft, an aerospace company that in late September announced plans to develop the new SJ36 single-pilot, nine-seat light jet that can fly up to 3,000 nautical miles — capable of a nonstop trip from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

Milton frames SyberJet as his American comeback story following a tumultuous few years. He was convicted for securities and wire fraud in 2022 related to allegations of lying about Nikola’s technologies and capabilities.

In an interview on Oct. 7 with the Business Journal, Milton laid out an ambitious vision for SyberJet, where he also serves as majority owner. Milton said he teamed up with a group of loyal investors to purchase the company, with the goal of eventually building a ground-up, multimillionsquare-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility capable of housing 1,500 employees.

Milton described a vision for SyberJet that could ultimately require billions of dollars of investment and bring the company’s new light jet model into production and rolling off assembly lines by 2032.

An avid pilot, Milton said he had been following SyberJet

for some time. He described it as a company built by a brilliant aircraft engineer that faced financial headwinds because “it never had the right leadership behind it to make it successful.”

“So I was able to pick up all the assets about a year and a half ago and buy all the assets and bring it in house,” Milton said. “And now finally, for the first time, we have all the assets, the intellectual property, the fuselage technology, the landing gear technology, everything under one roof to where we can build this jet.”

Milton said he owns “a majority” of SyberJet, which he said was acquired alongside “close allies of mine” that know and trust him. While he declined to share the purchase cost, Milton estimated that the investment team will spend “over a billion dollars over the next three years” — with $250 million spent to get the new aircraft into production and $750 million to build the new headquarters facility.

Additional funding rounds will likely be required as the company gets closer to bringing the SJ36 to market in 2032.

“My goal is to raise probably somewhere between $3 [billion] and $5 billion over time. Because it’s not just about getting the plane in the market,” Milton said. “You know, it’s about your infrastructure, your service centers, your network, your support for the customers, the training facilities. It’s going to be billions and billions.”

SyberJet expects roughly 70% of its customers to be charter orders, with the other 30% being private owneroperators.

The company, which employs roughly 100 people, is taking concrete steps to turn Milton’s vision into reality.SyberJet on Oct. 8 signed the Phoenix metro’s largest direct office lease of the year — a 130,000-square-foot lease at Ascend at Chandler Airport Center. The full-building lease will allow the company to move out of its current space at Mesa-Gateway Airport.

Milton described the Chandler building as a “temporary headquarters” for several years, as the company searches for a multimillion-square-foot megasite, either in Utah or Arizona, that can become SyberJet’s permanent home.

“That will be on an airport, and that will be announced soon,” said Milton. He estimated that the future site will include a “couple million square feet” of office space, along with “millions of square feet” of manufacturing space.

A decision on the permanent headquarters could be finalized in the next three months, Milton said, with workforce training opportunities in aerospace engineering and manufacturing expected to be among the largest differentiators as the company picks its site.“We need the state support to get these people educated and trained,” Milton said.

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CNC Mills

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Methods Machine 602-437-2220

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Productivity Inc.

Sonoran Machinery

TSM Machinery

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602-437-2220

602-391-4696

505-415-2004

480-826-5283

602-233-3757

EDM Filtration

Desert Machine Sales

Ebbco Inc

Equip

623-826-1025

800-809-3901

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Systems/Filtration

800-809-3901

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Hookup & Disconnect

Geiger Electric Co

Lighting

623-773-1787

Relocation: Electrical

Geiger Electric Co

623-773-1787

Service Upgrades

Geiger Electric Co

GRINDING

623-773-1787

Grinding Filtration

Ebbco Inc

__________

800-809-3901

Grinding Machines

ACC Machinery

_______ 602-258-7330

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Adams Machinery

480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Magnum Precision Mach ___ 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach __ 505-345-8389

North-South Machinery 602-391-4696

Productivity Inc. 505-415-2004

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Grinding Machines, OD/ID

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462

Haas Factory Outlet 480-968-5877

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Grinding Machines, Tool

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Honing Machines

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Magnetic Drills/Cutters

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

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Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Manual Lathes & Mills

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

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Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Haas Factory Outlet 480-968-5877

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

TSM Machinery 602-233-3757

Sawing Machines

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

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Mesa Mach Sales 480-545-0275

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Swiss Screw Machines

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

QualityMTS 847-776-0073

Schenk Intertech 949-360-1512

Tapping Machines

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Automation & Controls

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

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5-Axis Cutting Laser Machines

BLM Group

248-560-0080

CNC Punching Centers

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

S&S Machinery Sales 602-368-8542

Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-7084

ACC Machinery

602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

BLM Group 248-560-0080

Landmark Solutions 714-393-3783

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Mesa Mach Sales

Productivity Inc.

_______ 480-545-0275

_______ 505-415-2004

S&S Machinery Sales _____ 602-368-8542

WaterJet Cutting Systems

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Landmark Solutions 714-393-3783

North-South Machinery 602-391-4696

Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-7084

Sheet Laser Cutting Machines

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Tube Benders

BLM Group 248-560-0080

Tube Laser Cutting Machines

BLM Group 248-560-0080

Welding Equipment

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

METAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT

Anodizing, Plating, Passivation Equipment

Americhem Engineering ____ 602-437-1188

ECTION MOLDING EQUIP

3D Laser Scanners

303-859-7159

INSPECTION EQUIP

3D Measurement Systems

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

____________ 303-859-7159

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Zeiss Ind. Metrology 800-327-9735

Coordinate Measuring Mach.

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Renishaw 847-286-9953

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Zeiss Ind. Metrology 800-327-9735

Gauging Equipment

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Hexagon 303-859-7159

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Total Quality Systems _____ 480-377-6422

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Metrology Instruments

Advanced Coordinate Tech __ 480-921-3370

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Renishaw ___________ 847-286-9953

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Zeiss Ind. Metrology 800-327-9735

Optical Comparators

Advanced Coordinate Tech

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Innovative Measuring Systems 602-527-5488

Mitutoyo America 480-294-7631

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Renishaw

EMAIL: mhahn@magnumabq.com

S&S Machinery Sales

TSM Machinery

Bellows

Hennig______________909-420-5796

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Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

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Hennig_____________909-420-5796

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602-368-8542

602-233-3757

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Abrasives

Copper State Bolt & Nut

Global Superabrasives

S.L. Fusco

Adhesives

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888-586-8783

602-276-0077

Air Blast Cabinets, Blast Rooms

Lone Arrow

480-507-8074

Air Distribution Systems

Magnum Precision Mach

602-431-8300

Band Saw/ Blades

D & R Machinery

Echols Saw & Supply

S.L. Fusco

480-775-6462

602-278-3918

602-276-0077

Bar Feeders

Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Edge Technologies

Ellison Machinery

Magnum Precision Mach

951-440-1574

480-968-5335

602-431-8300

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery________480-968-5335

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Chip Removal

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Chuck Jaws

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Chucks

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

BISON 714-931-1327

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Clamping

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

CNC Collet Chucks

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Collet Fixtures

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Coolant Systems

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Ebbco Inc

800-809-3901

MP Systems 909-282-7463

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Coolant Systems: Chillers

MP Systems 909-282-7463

AUTOMATION COMPONENTS

Lockouts

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

New Linear Slides

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

Shot Pins

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

CUING TOOLS

Cutting Tools

ARNO USA ___________ 815-236-8118

Copper State Bolt & Nut 800-603-6887

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

Haydale 530-598-8774

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

PH Horn ____________ 602-489-0096

S.L. Fusco 602-276-0077

Drillling/ Gear Cutting/ Reaming Tools

PH Horn ____________ 602-489-0096

Grooving Tools

ARNO USA 815-236-8118

Live Tool Holders

BISON 714-931-1327

SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535

Spindle Tooling

BISON 714-931-1327

Static Tool Holders

BISON 714-931-1327

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Swiss CuttingTools

Tooling Columns ARNO USA 815-236-8118

Grippers

SCHUNK

919-452-4535

Guard & Vacuum Pedestals For Grinders

Midaco Corporation _____

Royal Products

Live Centers

847-593-8420

800-645-4174

Lubricants / Systems

Admiral Metalworking Fluids _ 844-263-5843

S.L. Fusco

Star Metal Fluids

602-276-0077

800-367-9966

New Way Covers & Repair

Hennig______________909-420-5796

Pallet Systems

Adams Machinery

Arizona CNC Equip

D & R Machinery

Ellison Machinery

480-968-3711

480-615-6353

480-775-6462

480-968-5335

Parts Washing Equipment

D & R Machinery

Qualichem, Inc

S.L. Fusco

480-775-6462

480-320-0308

602-276-0077

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-996

R8 Quick-Change Tool System

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Robot Accessories

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator

Royal Products ________ 800-645-4174

S.L. Fusco

Sealants

Spindles

602-276-0077

GMN USA ___________ 800-686-1679

Vibratory Equipment

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Vises and Vise Jaws

Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Stevens Engineering 602-272-6766

Waterjet Abrasives

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Waterjet Accessories

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Waterjet Replacement Parts

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Wipers

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Work Holding

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Kurt Manufacturing ______ 763-574-8320

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Stevens Engineering 602-272-6766

CONSUMMABLES

Cutting Fluids & Oils (Coolants)

Admiral Metalworking Fluids 844-263-5843

Castrol Industrial _______ 602-921-7634

Echols Saw & Supply 602-278-3918

Pioneer Distributing Co. 602-278-2693

S.L. Fusco ___________ 602-276-0077

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

EDM Materials & Supplies

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

EDM Network 480-836-1782

EDM Performance acc’s 800-336-2946

Qualichem Inc 480-320-0308

Single Source Technologies 602-686-0895

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Machine Tool Cool. Filtration

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Qualichem, Inc ________ 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966

Solvents & Degreasing Agents

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Qualichem, Inc 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

HARDWARE MATERIAL

Alloys: High Temperature

Aerodyne Alloys 860-289-3820

Western States Metals 801-978-0562

Alloys: Specialty

Aerodyne Alloys 860-289-3820

Sierra Alloys TSI ________ 800-423-1897

Aluminum

AZ Metals 602-688-8003

Basic Metals 262- 255-9034

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

HT Metals ___________ 520-807-6157

New Mexico Metals ______ 505-717-1900

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Tube Service Company 602-267-9865 Aluminum Extrusions

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

480.320.0308

Samuel,

Cast Iron

Western States Metals

Castings

Ind. Metal Supply

_______

Chrome Rod

Western States Metals

Copper

AZ Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

Coast Aluminum

New Mexico Metals

Western States Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

Lead

Metals

AZ Metals

AZ Tool & Steel

Coast Aluminum

Davis Salvage Co

HT Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

_______

801-978-0562

602-454-1500

801-978-0562

602-688-8003

602-454-1500

877-977-6061

505-717-1900

801-978-0562

602-454-1500

602-688-8003

480-784-1600

877-977-6061

602-267-7208

520-807-6157

602-454-1500

_______

New Mexico Metals

Samuel, Son & Co

Sierra Alloys TSI

Tube Service Company

Western States Metals

AZ Metals

Floor Plate Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

High-Strength Steels

Steel Warehouse ________ 800-348-2529

HRPO Steels

Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529

Manufacturer Steel Grades

Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529

Military Grade Steels

Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529

Stainless Steel

Basic Metals 262- 255-9034

HT Metals

Chucks & Collets

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Clamping & Gripping

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Cutting Tools

520-807-6157

Sierra Alloys TSI 800-423-1897

Tool Steel

Davis Salvage Co _______ 602-267-7208

Titanium & Hastelloy

HT Metals

520-807-6157

Sierra Alloys TSI 800-423-1897

Tubing & Pipe

AZ Metals ___________

602-688-8003

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

B&T Tool & Engineering 602-267-1481

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Cutting Tools: Custom

B&T Tool & Engineering ____ 602-267-1481

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

505-717-1900

602-721-0176

800-423-1897

602-267-9865

801-978-0562

Metals-Bar & Plate

602-688-8003

New Mexico Metals 505-717-1900

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Totten Tubes 602-278-7502

Tube Service Company 602-267-9865

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Drills

Cutting Tools Consultants

602-277-1342

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

AZ Tool & Steel

Coast Aluminum

Davis Salvage Co

Ind. Metal Supply

Samuel, Son & Co

480-784-1600

877-977-6061

602-267-7208

602-454-1500

602-721-0176

Plastics- Acrylic/PVC, Tubing, Titanium

Samuel, Son & Co

602-721-0176

Abrasion-Resistant Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

TUBING: Round, Square, Rectangular Totten Tubes 602-278-7502

INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE

Abrasives

Industrial Supply 928-258-2101

Boring Tools

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Carbide

Cutting Tools Consultants

602-277-1342

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

End Mills

Coast Aluminum Sales

480-797-5162

Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

Global Superabrasives 888-586-8783

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

Form Tools

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

PACKAGING

Cleanroom Packaging

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889

Corrugated Paper & Plastic Boxes

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889

Crating

Foam Packaging Specialties__480-966-6889

Foam Packaging

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889 Hard Cases

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889

PALLET SYSTEMS

Manual & Automatic

Pallet Systems

Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420

MECHANICAL

Seasonal Preventative Maintenance

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Process Piping: Compressed Air, Oxygen, Nitrogen

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Dust / Fume Collection

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Repairs / Breakdowns

Geiger Mechanical_______ 623-773-1787

Unit Replacements / Installs

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Evaporative Coolers

Geiger Mechanical_______ 623-773-1787

PRODUCTS

Safety Glasses

Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420

4114 West Saturn Way, Suite 103

Scott Krueger

Calibration Services

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Arizona CNC Equip _____ 480-615-6353

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Calibration: Repair & Certify

Scott Krueger

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com

Call: (928) 258-2101

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com Call: (928) 258-2101

Part

Loading Systems

Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420

CAD/CAM

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Vero Software 602-359-2530

Software, Inv. Control

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) ____ 480-696-6056

Software, NC Programming

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

Software, Servicing

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

SERVICES

AS9100 / ISO9001 Certification

AZ MEP ____________ 602-845-1200

KALOS Certifications 480-486-8007

Auctions/Appraisals

KD Machinery 800-922-1674

Perfection 847-545-6906

Automation & Controls

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Banks

Alerus Bank & Trust 480-905-2414

Bank of Herrin 618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Consulting

AZ MEP 602-845-1200

America Global Standards 617-838-4648

BMSC 480-445-9400

Quality Training Consultants _ 928-284-0856

Consulting:Business Improvement

America Global Standards 617-838-4648

BMSC 480-445-9400

Contract Programming

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

CNC Training

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Gateway Commnity College 602-238-4383

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Crates/Pallets

Beau’s Crates 480-966-3630

Craters & Freighters ______ 480-966-9929

Crating Technology 602-528-3628

Crating Onsite

Beau’s Crates 480-966-3630

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Crating Technology ______ 602-528-3628

Design Services

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

Metalcraft Inc.________480-967-4889

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech 623-780-4137

Facility Safety

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Financial Services

Alerus Bank & Trust 480-905-2414

Bank of Herrin 618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

Western Banks 480-917-4243

HazMat Pachaging & Shipping

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Metals Eng & Testing Lab.

Rigging

C&M Rigging

Hunter Machine Moving

AZ MEP

Bank of Herrin

618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

RECYCLING

Consolidated Resources Inc. 623-931-5009

Davis Salvage Co 602-267-7208

REPAIR/DESIGN

602-272-4571

602-253-8200

602-246-8783 Safety Training

602-845-1200

Schools, Custom Training

Arizona MEP

602-845-1200

Gateway Commnity College 602-238-4383

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Craters & Freighters

C&M Rigging

Transportation:Air/Freight/Ground

C&M Rigging

Bar Feeder Repair

Edge Technologies _______ 951-440-1574

Machine Tool Rebuilding

Advanced Precision 602-525-0156

API Services 757-223-4157

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

DM Machine Repair 480-709-1450

EDM Network 480-836-1782

The Werks C&C, Inc 602-569-1809 Machine Retrofitting/CNC

Adams Machinery

Ellison Machinery

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. Maint/Repair Services Adams Machinery

Advanced Precision Arizona CNC Equip

602-569-1809 602-290-9402

Wayne Costello

3D Machine .. ................................82

AAE ...............................................91

Able Electropolishing ............ 56,84

Abrams Airborne Mfg..............................85

ABS Metallurgical..................................................24,86

ACC Machinery .........................................73

Accu-traq .......................................................81

Active Solutions .........................................82

Adams Machinery .........................47,73,96

AdmiralMetalworking.........................1,19,42-44,77

Advanced Precision .................................. 80

AEI Fabrication............................................91

Aero Spring & Mfg............................ ........84

AllFab Engineering 85

Alpha Machine 91

Alpha Mfg Solutions (AMS) 87

American Global Standards 39,79

American Tools & Metals 74,75

Americhem Engineering.........................75

APS Machining ...........................................87

Arizona CNC .............................. 7,69,73-78

Arizona Iron Supply.................................. 70

Arizona MEP 14,28,51,81

Arizona Tool Steel 78

Arizona Wire & Tool ................... .............93

ARNO USA .................................................76

AT&D 83

Auer Precision..............................................85

Avtek ............................................................... 88

Axian Technology ..................................... 82

Ayers Gear & Machining........................ 79

AZ Metals 12,76

AZ Precision 80

AZMF Precision 91

AZQM 66-67,86

B&T Tool & Engineering 79

Bank of Herrin ......................................41,81

Banterra Bank.................................2,80

Basic Metals ........................................... 22,78

Beau’s Crates................................................ 80

BEL Machining 84

Big O Metals 84

BISON 77

Blaze Precision 83

BLM Group 74,75

Blue Streak Grinding ..........................56,85

BMSC ..................................................... 83, 92

Bystronic................................................ ,73,74

C&M Rigging .......................................... 6,81

Capital Metal Finishing 91

Capital Stainless 62-63

Castrol Industrial 76

Challenger Aerospace 87

ChemResearch(CRC) 40,87

Chiron Group..............................................73

CIS................................................................... 82

Cleveland Electric Labs............................91

Coast Aluminum..................................34,77

Coastal Metals...........................................8,78

Coating Tech................................. ..............93

Collins Metal Finishing............................83

Consolidated Resources.....................36,80

Continental Machining...................................88

Continental Precision..........................86,87

Index of Advertisers

Craters & Feighters.....................................80

Creedbilt Inc.................................................91

D & R Machinery.............................9,73,79

Davis Metals

Deras

KTR Machine................................. 21,74

Kurt Manufacturing Co. 78

L&W Machine Co. 87 Landmark Solutions 15,75

Lang-Technik ....................................... 74

Latitude Machinery ............................ 74

Layke Inc 83

LEI Machining 88

Liberty Precision Works 83 Lone Arrow........................................... 76

LRW Cutting Tools ............................. 79

LTM Plastics 86

LV Swiss 90

Lynch Brothers 82,86,87

Magnum Prec............... ..11,67.73-78,95

Makino ................................................... 73

MarZee 20,85,91

MASIC Industries 48,91

Matrix Machine 82,83

Matsuura ................................................ 73

Mesa Machinery .................................. 75

Metalcraft Inc. 87

Metals Eng & Testing Labs 83

Methods Machine 37,74

Metzfab........................................ 23,90,91

Midaco Corp ........................................ 83

Milco 83

Mitutoyo 79

MLC CAD Systems 80

MPC Machines .................................... 88

Multi-Axis Machining ....................... 88

NAI Horizon 63

National Grinding & Mfg. 85

Nelson Engineering 45,84

New Mexico Metals ............................ 78

Newton Heat Treating Co............33,85

Nexus Manufacturing 49,86

NFP Property & Casualty 80

North-South .............................17,73-76

Northwest Machine LLC....................90

Osborn Products ............................83,85

P4 Swiss Lindel 87,91

Paragon Machining & Design 89

Perfection Industrial Finishing 57,90

Perfection Industrial Sales................. 76

Performance Grinding & Mfg ..........91

PH Horn 76

Phoenix Fab & Design 87

Phoenix Grinding 83

Phoenix Heat Treat ........................29,86

Pioneer Distributing Co. ................... 83

Platinum Registration 80

Powill Mfg 86

PPE Engineering ................................. 93

Praxis Precision.................................... 86

Precision Aerospace.............................91

Precision Die & Stamping 30,82

Productivity ...............25,73

PRO-TEK .............................................. 83

Qualichem, Inc......................................77

Quality Improvement Consulting........81

Gage...............................................26 Reiter’s Custom Welding................61,78 Rhino Board Waterjet..........................92

Crating Technology....................................80 Quality Measurement Services..............93

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

ADDITIVE MFG / 3 D PRINTING

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Creedbilt 623-939-8119

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) _ 602-332-8069

ASSEMBLY

AAE 928-772-9887

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Pacific Electronics 760-438-2370

Wrico 480-892-7800

VFT (Vacuum Furnace Thermocouple) Assemblies

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-397-0036

BAR CODING

Sensing Solutions

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Thermo Couples

Cleveland Electric Labs

Coating: Dry Film Lube

480-967-2501

Bending: CNC

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Precise Metal Products 602-272-2625

BROACHING

Air Gear

602-275-7996

CASTINGS

AATC 602-268-1467

Dolphin ____________ 602-272-6747

Western Cast Parts 480-250-9764

Castings: Prototype

AATC 602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts ______ 480-250-9764

Castings: Production

AATC 602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts 480-250-9764

COATING

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Gold Tech Industries _____ _480-968-1930

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Sav-On Plating 602-252-4311

Coating: Black Oxide

Phoenix Heat Treat ______ 602-258-7751

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Coating: Electroplate

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Coating: Nickel/Teflon

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Coating: NP3

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.

Chemetall ___________ 714-739-2821

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Coating:Passivation

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Powder Coating

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Perfection Industrial Finishing_520-434-9090

DIE CASTING

TVT Die Casting

800-280-2278

Die Casting/Aluminum & Zinc

TVT Die Casting ________ 800-280-2278

Allied Tool & Die

Arizona Wire & Tool

DIES

Precision Die & Stamp’g

Wrico

AAE

602-429-2514

480-813-1002

480-967-2038

480-892-7800

EDM

EDM: Drilling Small Hole

EDM Tech

Tram-Tek

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Engineering

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Manufacturing Optimization

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

602-305-8100

EDM: Dialectric Systems /Filtration

Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901

EDM: Wire

3D Machine LLC 480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Auer Precision 480-834-4637

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

EDM Tech 602-278-6666

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Gilbert Metal Stamping 480-503-1283

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

Milco______________714-373-0098

928-772-9887

602-278-6666

LAYKE, Inc.___________ 602-272-2654

Milco

Quality Mold

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Quality Mold__________480-892-5480

Product Development

Turul Engineering

FAA REPAIR STATION

Sonic Aerospace

FABRICATION: SHEET METAL

Abrams Airborne Mfg

Active Solutions

AEI Fabrication

AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____

Allfab Engineering_______

AZMF Precision ________

BEL Machining_________

Big O Metals __________

Continental Machining ____

Creedbilt Inc

Dayton Lamina

Desert Precision Mfg

Diersen Welding & Fabrication

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication

Gilbert Metal Stamping

714-373-0098

480-892-5480

EDM: Ram-Type (Sinker)

AAE 928-772-9887

Blaze Precision

480-584-5227

EDM Tech ___________ 602-278-6666

Liberty Precision Works

Milco

Pro-Tek

Quality Mold

480-584-5227

714-373-0098

928-759-9494

480-892-5480

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Wrico 480-892-7800

ELECTRONICS

United Pacific Electronics 760-438-2370

ENGINEERING/ PROGRAMMING

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

K-2 Manufacturing 602-455-9575

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

K-2 Manufacturing

LEI Machining

Lynch Brothers Mfg

Magnum Companies

Metzfab

Nelson Engineering

Precise Metal Products

Reiter’s Custom Welding

Scriven Precision

Stewart Precision Mfg

Wrico

Big O Metals

Metzfab

602- 539-9591

Precise Metal Products 602-272-2625

Precision Metalworks _____ 602-455-9575

Valley Machine Works

Southwest Waterjet-Laser

Stewart Precision Mfg

602-254-4173

480-306-7748

623-492-9400

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

High Production Precision Stamping

Allied Tool & Die ________

Precision Die & Stamping

Thompson Machine

602-429-2514

480-967-2038

505-823-1453

Industrial Repair & Fabrication:

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Metal Forming

Allfab Engineering_______ 602-437-0497

AZMF Precision 602-476-747

Big O Metals

Desert Precision Mfg

K-2 Manufacturing

Punching

480-892-7800

480-477-9182

Desert Precision Mfg _____ 520-887-4433

Fry Fabrications 602-454-0701

K-2 Manufacturing 602-455-9575

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Precision Metalworks 602-455-9575

Roll Forming

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Saw Cutting

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

FINISHING

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Phoenix Heat Treating 602-258-7751

TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

Abrasive Blasting

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Nitriding: Gaseous

Controlled Thermal Tech ___ 602-272-3714

Nitriding: Salt Bath

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Passivation

Coating Technologies _623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Frontier Group________ 602-437-2426

Polishing

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Sand Blasting

A2Z Sandblasting 602-716-5566

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Masic Industries 503-232-9109

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

480-477-9182

520-887-4433

602-455-9575

Reiter’s Custom Welding ___ 623-847-4028

Metal Restoration

Capital Metal Finishing

520-884-7473

Metal Restoration

Capital Metal Finishing

520-884-7473

Plasma Cutting

Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182

Marzee 602-269-5801

Precision Metal Forming

AEI Fabrication

480-733-6694

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Desert Precision Mfg _____ 520-887-4433

K-2 Mfg 602-455-9575

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028

SPRINGWORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Brazing: Aluminum Dip

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-172

Brazing: Induction

Thermal Vac 714-514-8382

Brazing: Vacuum

Thermal Vac 714-514-8382

Carburizing

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Chemfild

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Dry Film Lubrication

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Electro-Polishing

Able Electropolishing 888-868-2900

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Glass Bead Clean

A2Z Sandblasting _______ 602-716-5566

Coating Technologies _____ 623-242-9575

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231

Stripping

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

FIXTURES

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Blaze Precision _______ 480-584-5227

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

FOUNDRY

AATC ______________ 602-268-1467

GRINDING

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Auer Precision 480-834-4637

Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

GMN USA __________ 800-686-1679

Patrick H. Stewart II President

Air Gear

Controlled Thermal Tech

602-272-3714

Dolphin 602-272-6747

Newton Heat Treating 626-964-6528

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Heat Treating/NADCAP

ABS Metallurgical 602-437-3008

Bolts Metallizing - CWST 602-244-2432

Grinding: ID

602-275-7996

Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

Grindworks 623-582-5767

National Grinding & Mfg

602-588-2869

Nexus Manufacturing 480-239-9525

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Tram-Tek

602-305-8100

Grinding: Surface

Arizona Wire & Tool

Blue Streak Grinding

Grindworks

480-813-1002

602-353-8088

623-582-5767

National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding

602-437-8401

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Grinding: Tool & Cutter

CTE 800-783-2400

Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Gun Drilling

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

HEAT TREATING

ABS Metallurgical 602-437-3008

Bolts Metallizing - CWST 602-244-2432

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Newton Heat Treating 626-964-6528

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Large Capacity Drop Bottom Oven/Aluminum Heat Treating

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

HONING/LAPPING

Global Superabrasives 888-586-8783

Grindworks 623-582-5767

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

National Grinding & Mfg 602-588-2869

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding 602-437-8401

Powill Manufacturing_____623-780-4100

HYDRO FORMING

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Tool / PartMarking (Laser)

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

TechMark 480-820--9444

Silk Screen

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

INJECTION MOLDING (PLASTIC)

LTM Plastics 303-592-9548

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

INSPECTION

Inspection, First Article

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Inspection Services

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Challenger Aerospace 480-894-0802

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-45710

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Inspection Services, Welding

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Inspection Services, X-Ray Diffraction

Newton Heat Treating 626-964-6528

KITTING (Electronics)

United Performance Electronics760-438-2370

MACHINING

Machining: 5 Axis

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

ANEWCO 520-751-1222

ARCAS Machine 480-562-4203

AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

Industrial Tool Die & Eng 520-745-8771

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd 602-992-9627

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tech Five Machining 480-699-4856

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Machining LLC ____ 480-968-2350

Machining: Aerospace

AATC______________602-268-1467

HK Machining 602-278-6704

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

KLK Ind. ___________ 602-267-1331

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Valley Machine Works ____ 602-254-4173

Wrico 480-892-7800

Machining: CNC

3D Machine LLC _______ 480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Osborn Products

623-587-0335

Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100

Precise Metal Products

Pro Precision

Service & Sales

602-272-2625

602-353-0022

480-968-9084

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

Specialty Turn Products ____ 602-426-9340

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

Machining: Contract

Aero Design & Mfg

602-437-8080

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002

Avtek Industries ________ 602-485-4005

Axian Technology 623-580-0800

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro ____________ 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

Gilbert Metal Stamping 480-503-1283

Group Mfg Serv. ________ 480-966-3952

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-172

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-25147

Alpha Machine ________ 602-437-0322

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

APS Machining 480-773-1166

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Axian Technology _______ 623-580-0800

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

AZQM 480-320-0938

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Challenger Aerospace___ _ 480-894-0802

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision ______ 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Metalcraft Inc.

480-967-4889

Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

RMSS 623-780-5904

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

T-N Machining _________ 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision _________ 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining ______ 480-699-4856

Tram-Tek ____________ 602-305-8100

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Usher Precision 623-587-8444

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Wrico 480-892-7800

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Industrial & Repair

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com Justin Brannan

Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President Precision Machining

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

United Machining LLC

480-968-2350

Challenger Aerospace

480-894-0802

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Usher Precision 623-587-8444

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Genesis Precision _______ 602-687-9600

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine

480-753-1166’

GrovTec 971-293-4249

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___

520-889-8325

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd.

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

Liberty Precision Works

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

602-992-9627

480-584-5227

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

Justin Brannan

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Executive Vice President

Metalcraft Inc.

480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication

Machining: MultiSwiss

Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

GrovTec 971-293-4249

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Usher Precision 623-587-8444

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Mach’g 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

Genesis Precision 602-687-9600

Machining Plastic

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

JDB Ltd 602-992-9627

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Justin Brannan

Executive Vice President

Machining Precision 3D Machine LLC ______480-239-8254

GrovTec 971-293-4249

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JB’s Precision 623-581-9088

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

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P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

RMSS 623-780-5904

Ron Grob ___________ 970-667-5320

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

Stewart Precision Mfg

623-492-9400

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

AAE 928-772-9887

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

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AATC 602-268-1467

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Aero-Mach Precision 480-201-0251

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

Alpha Mfg Solutions _____ 602-332-3608

APS Machining ________ 480-773-1166

Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002

Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637

Avtek Industries _______ 602-485-4005

AZQM ____________ 480-320-0938

JWB Manufacturing 480-967-4600

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

Lynch Brothers Mfg _____ 602-267-7575

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Matrix Machine 480-966-4451

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

ARIZONA

Metalcraft Inc.

480-967-4889

MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro Precision 602-353-00220

RMSS 623-780-5904

Specialty Turn Products

StarRex Precision

Usher Precision

Mach: Turning CNC

3D Machine LLC

AAE

Aero-Mach Precision

Northwest Machine

425-870-0018

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

StarRex Precision

480-834-6344

T-N Machining ________ 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining 480699-4856

United Machining LLC

AAE

480-968-2350

Machining: Prototype

928-772-9887

AATC______________602-268-1467

Aero-Mach Precision 480-201-0251

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

APS Machining 480-773-1166

AZQM 480-320-0938

Continental Machining

800-777-2483

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

East Valley Precision ______ 480-288-6601

Evans Precision 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine

623-516-4948

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine ___ 480-753-1166

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

JWB Manufacturing 480-967-4600

KLK Ind.

____________ 602-267-1331

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Stewart Precision Mfg 623-492-9400

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining 480699-4856

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Machining: Quick Turn

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

Genesis Precision _______ 602-687-9600

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

RMSS____________ 623-780-5904

Machining: Semiconductor

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Swiss GrovTec 971-293-4249

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Pacific Swiss & Mfg ______ 503-557-9407

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Rhino Machine 480-250-3366

RMG Machining 623-582-6544

Allied Tool & Die

Alpha Machine

Alpha Mfg Solutions

APS Machining

Avtek Industries

AZMF Precision

BEL Machining

Cleveland Electric Labs

Continental Machining

Deras Precision

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication

East Valley Precision

Flex-Pro

Genesis Precision

GHT Services

GRPM

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng

JDB Ltd.

LV Swiss

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT)

Metzfab

Northwest Machine

Osborn Products

P4 Swiss/Lindel

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Precision Metalworks _____ 602-455-9575

Rhino Machine 480-250-3366

RMSS 623-780-5904

Fry Fabrications ________ 602-454-0701

Magnum Companies _____

602.272.3600

Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591

Precise Metal Products

Precision Metalworks

Southwest Waterjet-Laser

Stewart Precision Mfg

602-272-2625

602-455-9575

480-306-7748

623-492-9400

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

Valley Machine Works

602-254-4173

Fabrication: Steel

Magnum Companies

AEI Fabrication

Allfab Engineering

Allied Tool & Die

AZMF Precision

Big O Metals

EDM Tech

K-2 Manufacturing

KLK Ind.

Marusiak LLC

P3 Built

Precise Metal Products

Precision Aerospace

Reiter’s Custom Welding

Southwest Waterjet-Laser

602.272.3600

480-733-6694

602-437-0497

602-429-2514

602-476-7477

480-477-9182

602-278-6666

602-455-9575

602-267-1331

480-318-8883

602-830-8300

602-272-2625

602-352-8658

623-847-4028

480-306-7748

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

Tube Service Company

Wrico

602-267-9865

480-892-7800

Laser Engraving & Etching

GRPM 480-423-3848

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Marusiak LLC

480-318-8883

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Perfection Ind Finishing 520-434-9090

Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354

TechMark 480-820--9444

Plating

Injection

Thompson Machine

Whitley Machine

505-823-1453

602-323-5550

Wrico_____________480-892-7800

Stamping: Aerospace

Dayton Lamina 248-489-9122

Wrico

480-892-7800

Stamping: Deep Draw

Thompson Machine

505-823-1453

Stamping Design

SPRINGS WORKS Utah

801-298-0113

Stamping Flat Forming

SPRINGS WORKS Utah _____ 801-298-0113

Stamping: Precision

SPRINGS WORKS Utah

TESTING

801-298-0113

Testing: Non-Dest/ Pressure

Chemetall

Phoenix Heat Treating

Semiray, A Div of Mistras

714-739-2821

602-258-7751

602-275-1917

Testing: Turbine Instrumentation

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

THERMAL SPRAY

Controlled Thermal Tech

Empire Precision Mach.

602-272-3714

480-633-4580

THREADING

Thread Grinding

Mark Underwood 425-870-0018 services@northwestmachinellc.biz

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477 __________ 623-939-8119

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601 602-278-6666

Flow International 800-446-3569

Marusiak LLC 480-318-8883

Marzee ____________ 602-269-5801

Metzfab 602- 539-9591

Milco______________714-373-0098

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028

Rhino Board 505-842-5100

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

______________ 928-772-9887 Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Thompson Machine ______ 505-823-1453

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550 Wrico 480-892-7800

TOOLING

EDM Tech

602-278-6666

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163 Pro-Tek 928-759-9494 Western Sintering 509-375-3096

TUBING

Assembly Formed Tubing Service & Sales 480-968-9084

Formed Tubing

AERO Spring & Mfg

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Waterjet, 5-Axis

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

Waterjet, Multi head

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Waterjet, High Press. Cutting

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

Marzee 602-269-5801

Rhino Board 505-842-5100

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

WASHERS

AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____ 602-243-4329

WIRE FORMS

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

SPRINGWORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

WELDING

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

P3 Built

602-830-8300

Valley Machine Works _____ 602-254-4173

Consultation

Precise Metal Products

602-272-2625

Welding: Enclosures

AEI Fabrication

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Cutting Edge Mfg 480-609-7233

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

K-2 Mfg 602-455-9575

Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480

EDM Tech

480-733-6694

Allfab Engineering_______ 602-437-0497

Welding: Heli-Arc

Precision Aerospace

602-352-8658

Welding: Laser

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

Quality Mold

Welding: Mig

Allfab Engineering

480-892-5480

602-437-0497

602-278-6666

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Welding: Spot

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Welding: Tig

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

Continental Machining __ 800-777-2483

Cutting Edge Mfg 480-609-7233

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

K-2 Mfg 602-455-9575

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

In-House Testing & Analysis Able Electropolishing 888-868-2900 Metal Polishing Able Electropolishing 888-868-2900 Passivation Able Electropolishing 888-868-2900

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Machinery Orders Dip Against Stronger Year-Over-Year Gains

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $387.3 million in July 2025. This was a 9.5% decrease from June 2025 but a 20.1% increase from July 2024. Machinery orders placed through July 2025 totaled $2.91 billion, a 14.4% increase over the first seven months of 2024.

The value of orders in July 2025 is nearly 20% above what would be expected in July of an average year. This strong July increased the year-over-year total for the first time since April 2025. Despite the strong trends in the value of orders, the number of units being ordered shows continued flatness, as the number of units ordered in July 2025 was more than 13% behind an average July. In the absence of widespread inflation among machine tools, this trend underscores the continued importance of automation in current buying trends.

Machinery orders from contract machine shops in July 2025 decreased nearly 14% from June and rose just under 10% from July 2024, showing a significant softening relative to the overall market. While this trend is not uncommon, it shows the first signs of weakness in orders from the largest customer segment, which has otherwise shown signs of recovery for much of 2025.

Machinery investment from this sector, as well as from its supply chain, could see a sudden uptick in the coming months after John Deere announced additional investments in U.S. operations over the next decade.

Despite widespread expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce rates at

its September meeting, the latest forecasts continue to anticipate slowing industrial activity in the second half of the year, which could cause a softening in capital equipment purchases.

The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report is based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTO program.

This report, compiled by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, provides regional and national U.S. orders data of domestic and imported machine tools and related equipment. Analysis of manufacturing technology orders provides a reliable leading economic indicator as manufacturing industries invest in capital metalworking equipment to increase capacity and improve productivity. USMTO.com. By Christopher Chidzik

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