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17 Expand Your Focus from Products to Service 18 Aneesa Muthana Receives PMPA STEP Award 19 Training the Next Generation: How We Can Open Our Doors 21 The Eight Wastes Found in Business and Manufacturing Processes Features ON THE COVER: 32 CAD/CAM Selection to Fit the Shop A CAD/CAM system is a large investment and likely will have a strong impact on the buyer well into the future. Careful consideration of all the implications is important. Edited by Chris Felix 36 Choosing the Right Toolsetting and Detection Technologies Contemporary technology offers a range of options for toolsetting, monitoring and breakage detection that can make choosing the best technology for your machine and application a challenge. But investing the time to invest in the right machines can mean the difference between a profitable operation and an ongoing headache. Contributed by Sharad Munda Columns & Departments 6 Turning Point 8 My Turn 10 Information Technology 12 News 24 Gardner Business Index 26 About Your Business 40 Products 49 Marketplace 55 Ad Index 56 Last Word 32 36 28 Tech Brief 28 The Next Step in Setup Reduction Special Report 30 Two Stories About the Automotive Industry JUNE 2017 :: Volume 17 Issue 6 ABOUT THE COVER: Workforce development should be a consideration in all areas of the shop. In-house mentoring programs and supplier-based training can serve to accelerate the learning curve for new and seasoned employees alike. (Photo courtesy of CNC Software Inc.) CONTENTS productionmachining.com :: 3