National Tooling & Machining Association

WEBINAR - Cybersecurity and Impacts on NTMA Members
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
By 2020, there will be more than 20 billion connected devices ranging from our smartphones to wearable technology to industrial machinery. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), our devices and platforms provide increased connectivity without boundaries. However, hand-in-hand with these new interconnected devices are a whole host of dangerous cybersecurity risks, which will only increase in light of work-from-home mandates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to NTMA National Associate Member AlliantGroup Cybersecurity President Rizwan Virani and Former Congressman and alliant Cybersecurity Senior VP Rick Lazio, discuss what developments technology will bring us now and in the next few years as well as the associated threats that come with it. Now more than ever, it’s important to protect you, your business and your employees.

WEBINAR - Technology & Best Practices - Moving Forward with COVID-19
2020-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | IL
What is the new normal for you, your business, and your employees? Join members of our NTMA Technology Team as they provide insight on moving forward with COVID-19. Your peers from small to medium shops will provide their technology and best practices perspectives and our national associates will reveal their take on the pulse of the industry. In this most challenging environment, what will be the positive outcomes that will accelerate technology and innovation in the future? The team would value your input during this webinar.

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WEBINAR - Learn How Job Shops Can Win Buyer Confidence
2020-07-22 14:00 (America/New_York) | IL
No one likes to take risks, at least not with their orders. Join Jason Ray from Paperless Parts as he explores what added-value buyers want and what you can do to promote your expertise to both attract new buyers and forge lasting relationships.
Making the total value that you provide your buyers crystal clear, is absolutely critical to winning jobs.

WEBINAR - No IMTS 2020 ... What Now?
2020-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | IL
What resources are still available to discover new technology for the manufacturing industry?
On Wednesday, August 12th at 11:00am EST, join Gisbert Ledvon, Director Business Development at HEIDENHAIN, as he reviews how important it is, specifically now, to stay on top of technology advancements. Learn how to get engaged with IMTS exhibitors like HEIDENHAIN and about their products they plan to launch in September.

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Digital Boring Tool Technology – Where It’s At & What’s Up Next
2020-10-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
With digital technology rapidly growing all around us in the manufacturing industry, from robotic automation to cloud-connected machines, one thing is still behind – the cutting tools inside those CNC machines. BIG KAISER has been pioneering digitalization into its fine boring cutting tools, adding wireless communication for simplified setup processes and even closing the loop in the fine boring process with an automatic adjustment fine boring tool. Join Nick Jew, Research & Development Engineer at BIG KAISER, to learn about where this digital tooling technology is at now, and what’s up next in digital fine boring.

Be Cool to Your Tools - MWF Technology, Condition & Influence on Tool Performance
2020-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Cutting tool cost and their effectiveness/productivity are directly correlated to the choice of cutting fluid and its condition during use. Our speaker, Randy Templin, will provide insights into metalworking fluid types, condition monitoring, contaminants and subsequent influence on cutting tool performance.
Speaker Bio: Randy Templin (r.templin@blaser.com) is a Certified Metalworking Fluid Specialist (CMFS) with over 25 years of industry experience and is currently the Technical Director of Blaser Swisslube Inc. (USA), subsidiary of Blaser Swisslube AG (Switzerland).

Webinar: Chip Breaking Using NC Programming
2020-12-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
In turning operations, the formation of long stringy chips has been a persistent problem. These chips can tangle around the tool or work-piece, forming a “bird’s nest,” and they often require manual removal. Strategies that have been used in the past in an attempt to solve the problem include chip-breaking geometries on the tool and high-pressure coolant directed at the cutting zone.
During this webinar, Dr. Scott Smith of Oak Ridge National Laboratory will show a new strategy that always breaks chips during this webinar. It is material independent, and requires no new equipment. Rather, a modification to the NC program ensures that the chip will always break. It is even possible to program the desired chip length. The strategy works for any common lathe operation and tool path including turning, taper turning, contour turning, boring, and facing.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Scott Smith is Group Leader for Intelligent Machine Tools at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research areas include high-speed machining, process optimization, and machine dynamics. He has taught numerous industrial short courses. He holds 11 patents.

Should a Turn/Mill Be Your Next Step?
2021-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Have you ever thought about adding advanced technologies to your production floor? Are you finding that parts are becoming more difficult to fixture, hold and machine? Maybe a turn/mill is what you need. In this webinar hear from industry professionals and an end user that has taken this step. Their unique perspective will help guide you through the potential challenges and reasons to invest.
Presenter: Daniel Vitullo, Siemens Industry, Inc. Panelists include Jack Burley, Big Kaiser and Mark Lashinske, Modern Industries Inc.

Remote Machine Monitoring: Unlocking Continuous Improvement From Anywhere, Anytime
2021-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Whether you’re social distancing or simply working away from the factory floor, real-time remote visibility into manufacturing operations is a game-changer for manufacturers looking to maximize their continuous improvement efforts.
Yet amazingly in today’s mobile world, research shows that only 46% of manufacturers integrate comprehensive remote monitoring of their machine assets and people within their facilities. Without access to machine data, many manufacturers are operating without the insights they need at their fingertips to make informed decisions at a moment’s notice, resulting not just in major efficiency losses but allowing a competitive advantage to others.
In this live webinar on February 10th at 2:00pm ET, NTMA National Associate member, Graham Immerman of MachineMetrics, will explore the power of remote machine monitoring and its ability to enable manufacturers to harness the power of real-time data from anywhere at any time without having to physically be in the same space as operational machines. We’ll also explore key drivers for manufacturers to begin remote monitoring in their factories today such as:

How remote machine monitoring works
The most profitable, low-hanging fruit use-cases for manufacturers and OEMs
Best practices to achieve remote monitoring implementation success

Don't Be Another Target of Cyber Attacks: Mitigate Risk in Your Shop
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IL
American job shops are under siege from cyber attacks. Every day, phishing and ransomware attacks are disrupting operations at large and small manufacturers. To protect our country’s military advantages, the Department of Defense is rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to improve the security posture of the defense industrial base.

Join Scott Sawyer, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of NTMA Affinity Partner, Paperless Parts, as he demystifies these cyber attacks and prepares your shop to meet even the hardest CMMC requirements.

DIY: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Self-integration
2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
DIY is a huge push in the small shops. Many companies get “turned off” to automation because the robot they bought didn’t fit the bill. Members of the NTMA may struggle with these issues as they move forward with improving shop technology. Join John Tuohy, National Account Manager- Machine Tool at FANUC America, as he leads the discussion on how to tie in workforce development as part of a good integration strategy.

How to Ensure Process Reliability - Machine Highly Complex Parts Right to Size the 1st time
2021-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
The reliable mastery of even highly complex milling and turning processes will be addressed. High process reliability is made possible through the use of machine tools equipped with controls, encoders, and motion drive technology. Join Gisbert Ledvon of HEIDENHAIN as he dives into new key control technology topics and what the benefits are for the End-User.

The audience will learn how to ensure a reliable manufacturing process utilizing the latest CNC and motion technology for machine tool applications.

Efficient and reliable programming including NEW Jig- grinding features for machining centers.
Reliability during operation and setup through user administration and Dynamic Collision Monitoring utilizing the Digital Twin.
High machine availability through the use of Component Monitoring addressing predictive maintenance.
Process reliability during production, including live tool inspection
Reliable planning, organizing, and monitoring of the manufacturing process will conclude the presentation.

Robots Born to See: Integrated Machine Vision used to Guide Robots in Manufacturing
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Vision guided robots have many advantages including reduced integration cost and improved flexibility. Vision allows the robot to see the workpiece and make decisions based on what it sees. In this webinar, Josh Person with FANUC, will go over some of the highlights of using machine vision with robots in an automated workcell. Josh will review some of these questions:

What are some advantages of machine vision in an automated workcell?
What is the difference between 2D and 3D vision applications?
When should the applicator use a camera mounted to the robot end of arm tooling and when should the camera be fixed in place off the robot?
What is the difference between integrated robotic vision and smart cameras?
What is the difference between guiding the robot to the part, part inspection, or error proofing?

Breakthroughs in Vision Inspection Technology
2021-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
The last 10 years has seen an array of new technologies that are changing the way companies inspect and analyze parts. From job shops to high-volume production shops, machine shops across all industries have been influenced by breakthroughs in the field of vision inspection, and new technologies continue to hit the market each month.

Benefiting from improvements in sub-pixel processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, as well as innovations in combining these technologies, the ability to inspect parts during and after production has advanced in ways that seemed like science-fiction only 10 years ago.

Join Michael Vincent, Sr. Product Manager with Keyence Corporation of America, for a review of some of the most interesting new technology releases as he presents on innovations for in-machine, shop floor, and even handheld 3D inspection systems.

Emerging Leaders Conference 2021
2021-09-08 00:00 - 2021-09-10 00:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Completely reconceptualize front-end content without high standards in resources. Efficiently orchestrate bricks-and-clicks action items with resource maximizing e-business. Competently restore efficient.

POSTPONED - Just Because You “CAN” 3D Print Something, Doesn’t Mean You “SHOULD”
2021-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
NOTE: This event has been temporarily POSTPONED – a new date will be announced soon.
With the widespread use of very clever marketing, it would seem that 3D printing can solve all of your problems…The reality of industrial Additive Manufacturing (3D printing for real parts) is that learning how to leverage any new technology requires investment in people, equipment and new tools.
Understanding the levers that make 3D printing valuable is the key to a successful ROI. Let’s dive into the reality of 3D printing.

PRESENTER: Tim Bell is the Head of the CoC for Additive Manufacturing for Siemens Digital Industries USA and is a seasoned Manufacturing veteran and Cincinnati Ohio native.
He has spent more than 35 years in manufacturing and was trained as a Journeymen Toolmaker in the 1980’s. He spent the next 20 years as a machinist, programmer, designer, and entrepreneur of small contract manufacturing companies. The last 15 plus years have been focused on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) of components and assemblies supporting the aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
He has successfully launched four US companies, two of which were foreign owned/ joint ventures, taking them from ground zero to profitability and becoming leaders in their respective fields.

What is CMMC and Why Should You Be Concerned?
2021-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IL
John Christly, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of NTMA Affinity Partner Core Business Solutions, walks you through the new CMMC requirement for companies that have contracts with the Department of Defense or those that are in the Defense Industrial Base/Supply Chain.
What is CMMC? What is CUI? Does it apply to me, and if yes, at what level? A discussion will be held about steps you can take to get prepared for certification.

John Christly is a seasoned Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Compliance executive, as well as a Military Veteran with experience both domestically and internationally. As a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and an MSI Senior Fellow, he brings decades of cybersecurity and compliance. John is also an accomplished author of various articles that have appeared in publications such as Security Magazine, Executive Insight Magazine, 24/7 Magazine, and the ISSA Journal – and has appeared as a speaker at international, national and regional technology and cybersecurity events.

Manufacturing Engage 2021
2021-12-23 00:00 - 2021-12-25 00:00 (America/New_York) | IL

Driving Employee Productivity
2022-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | IL
How do you increase productivity with the workforce you already have? The NTMA Tech team has assembled a panel of industry experts as well as an NTMA member shop experienced in process automation. The discussion will focus on presetting tools & work pieces, in process tool and part inspection, and automation successes from your peers.
Panelists include:

Gisbert Ledvon, HEIDENHAIN
Marlow Knabach, DMG MORI Mfg. USA, Inc.

Moderator: Kevin Beach of R&D Manco

This is an NTMA Manufacturing & Technology Team sponsored event – and it’s not to be missed!

IMPROVING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
2022-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Minimize down time. Increase productivity. Improve your Coolant system. Sharpen your Controls. Maximize your Tooling. Automate!
These topics and others will focus on IMPROVING your MANUFACTURING PROCESSES which is vital to the precision manufacturing industry. The NTMA Tech Team panel of industry experts will lead the discussion on advancements in your shops.
Panelists include… Jack Burley, BIG DAISHOWA; Drew Borders, Blaser Swisslube; John Tuohy, FANUC; and Gisbert Ledvon, HEIDENHAIN;
Moderator: Kevin Beach, R&D Manco
Another NTMA Manufacturing & Technology Team event not to be missed. Register now!
Please register for Improving Manufacturing Processes on Jun 17, 2022 2:00 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3776719510144881935
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Emerging Leaders Office Hours - IMTS First Timers
2022-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IL
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Will 2022 be your first year at IMTS? Join NTMA’s Emerging Leaders as Michelle Edmondson – Vice President – Exhibitions with the Association for Manufacturing Technology – presents about the things first timers need to know about IMTS
About the Presenter: Michelle Edmonson, CEM is the Vice President – Exhibitions for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Her 25+ years of trade show history allows her to combine her experience with fresh ideas to all AMT events – including IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show – and content creation.

Michelle enjoys working on all aspects of IMTS from strategy and ideation to marketing, content, creation and production. In addition to IMTS, the physical show, Michelle loves being involved in other events and IMTS+, the MT content platform.
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Automation and Monitoring to Optimize Machine Utilization
2022-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Gisbert Ledvon of HEIDENHAIN will discuss new CNC motion control and process monitoring technology, focusing on the Digital Twin with Dynamic collision monitoring as well as machine component monitoring in conjunction with overall process monitoring.
Attendees will learn how to make the digital shop floor a reality utilizing the latest CNC motion control technology and the related software and hardware components used in conjunction with modern 5-Axis machining centers. Mr. Ledvon will discuss important process steps and break them down into small bite size sections, from program preparation to part setup and in process monitoring. The presentation will conclude with an explanation on how the overall process monitoring can help improve process reliability and keep the overall machine usability rate high.
Presenter: Gisbert Ledvon is the Director of Business Development Machine Tool for HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America. With over 3 decades of extensive corporate industrial machine business experience, Ledvon is responsible for growing the CNC control as well as the digital shop floor solutions side of the HEIDENHAIN business in this region.
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Emerging Leaders Conference 2023
2023-03-08 - 2023-03-10 | IL
To ensure the future success of our businesses and our industry, we have to build the future today. NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge, and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry.
View the EL 2023 agenda here.
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HEIDENHAIN to host Technology Event and Virtual Roundtable
2023-03-21 - 2023-03-23 | IL
Attendees will get advanced, hands-on training and expert guidance on TNC controls
Schaumburg, IL (February 2023) – HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION will host an in-person technology event March 21-22 in San Jose, Calif., and a virtual roundtable on March 23, to provide advanced TNC training and expert application guidance.

Advanced use cases for HEIDENHAIN TNC controls, including new features and functions of the TNC 640
Practical solutions for five-axis machining with HEIDENHAIN TNCs
Features and capabilities of the new intuitive, task-focused TNC7
All about our newest membership program, the TNC Club
The benefits of tool breakage detection features

Those who cannot attend in-person can get a recap of the learnings, as well as a Q&A and knowledge exchange at the virtual roundtable event on March 23 from 1 – 2 p.m. (Pacific Time)
To register for the in-person technology event, the virtual roundtable or both Click Here.
About HEIDENHAIN

JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, develops and supports motion control feedback solutions for the machine tool, semiconductor, electronics assembly and test, metrology, automation, medical, energy, biotechnology and other global markets. HEIDENHAIN employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide in its core business activities. The North American subsidiary is HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, and San Jose, CA, and has been serving the U.S. industry for over 50 years. Here nine company brands are represented. More information at: www.heidenhain.us/about-us

Product contact:
Gisbert Ledvon, HEIDENHAIN Vice President of Marketing
gledvon@heidenhain.com or 847-519-4218

Media contact:
Sarah Moreau, HEIDENHAIN Marketing Manager
smoreau@heidenhain.com or 847-519-4218

MFG 2023 - Phoenix, AZ
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-28 | IL
NTMA partners with the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) for this interactive 3-day discussion of the technological advances, innovative strategies and real-life case studies. It’s the perfect platform for manufactures to gain and share industry knowledge.
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Digital Twins and the Impact on Small and Medium Manufacturers
2023-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Join Dr. Michael Grieves as he discusses how Digital Twins (DTs) are impacting engineering and manufacturing in a dramatic way by moving work from the physical world into the virtual world. Product companies are moving from physical plans, 2D build-to-print blueprints, physical prototypes, paper quality control documents accompanying shipments to 3D build to digital models, digital mock-up units (DMUs), and data-based DT Instances transmitted on a continuous basis. This will require both technology and culture changes. SMMs will need to adopt DT capabilities or perish.
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Engage 2023 - Indianapolis, IN
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-21 | IL
NTMA’s signature event is not to be missed! Engage 2023, The Precision Manufacturing Conference pulls together everything great about NTMA into three days packed with networking, advocacy, and learning. You’ll enjoy nationally acclaimed speakers, roundtable discussions, social events, and breakout sessions designed to educate and inspire. Join us as we build on NTMA’s long legacy of providing precision manufacturers and industry leaders with the invaluable experience of gathering together to network, learn and advocate for the advancement and future of the industry.

Emerging Leaders Conference
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22 | Hyatt Regency Greenville, Greenville, SC, United States
To insure the future successes of our businesses and our industry, we have to build the future today. NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry.
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Executive B Cohort
2024-04-01 | IL
Currently employed owners or general managers of companies greater than 50 people will make up this cohort. The Executive Cohorts consist of 3 in-person sessions (with the first taking place in the first quarter). These sessions include a group facilitated session as well as a team building session. These cohorts do require completion of a survey prior to registering.
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Executive A Cohort
2024-04-01 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | IL
Currently employed owners or general managers of companies less than 50 people will make up this cohort. The Executive Cohorts consist of 3 in-person sessions (with the first taking place in the first quarter). These sessions include a group facilitated session as well as a team building session. These cohorts do require completion of a survey prior to registering.
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