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Inside Mazak with Jeff Starzec: CNC, Engineering & the People Behind Manufacturing (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a career in modern manufacturing? David Turner sits down with Jeff Starzec of Mazak North America for a conversation about CNC machining, mechanical engineering, machine tools, multitasking technology, workforce development, and the people behind American manufacturing. Jeff shares his journey from technical drafting and hands-on machine shop experience to automotive engineering and ultimately a 19-year career with Mazak. They discuss how Mazak invested in Jeff through
90 Years of Machine Tool Innovation: 5-Axis Evolution and Culture with Yuto Matsuura (opens the original)
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What does it take for a machine tool builder to thrive across four generations and ninety years in business? In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, Dave sits down with Yuto Matsuura of Matsuura Machinery Corporation to explore how family leadership, genuine hospitality, and bold engineering decisions shaped a global brand. Yuto shares the real stories behind Matsuura's major milestones, from pioneering vertical machining and introducing the iconic MAM72 multi-pallet 5-axis platform to open
Building a Skilled Workforce and Rising Through the Ranks with Markus Stolmar, CEO of United Grinding North America (opens the original)
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How do you advance your career when the management ladder looks completely blocked? In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, host Dave Turner sits down with Markus Stolmar, CEO and President of United Grinding North America, at their headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. Markus shares his 26 year journey from starting as a technical draftsman and product manager to leading the organization. He breaks down why running a small, overlooked product line like your own business is the ultimate way to
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