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Stop Paying Too Much Per Hole: Modular Drilling, Swiss Tricks & a Global Kennametal Giveaway
Most shops focus on tool price. The real cost lies in what happens over time. In today’s podcast, Arthur Field of MTDCNC sits down with Keith Hoover of Kennametal to break down why cost per hole is the metric that actually drives profitability. There’s no complicated math – just a conversation packed with practical insights to help you reduce costs, improve performance, and make smarter tooling decisions. And if that’s not enough, there’s also a chance to win tooling in Kennametal’s global Machinist of the Year giveaway! If you’re looking to boost productivity and save money, this is one you
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MACH 2026: The countdown has begun!
The UK’s premier manufacturing event is nearly here. Why does it matter? “They’re showing kit that’s never been shown before in the UK.” Organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), MACH brings together the latest machine tools, automation technologies, and tooling innovations under one roof. With live machinery, specialist knowledge hubs, and thousands of visitors expected, it’s a chance for engineers, buyers, and students to explore the future of manufacturing in one place. Learn more in this special episode of the MTDCNC Podcast with our very own Joe Reynolds and MTA’s James Fudge.
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Is gear finishing about to change again?
“Their brand-new skive finishing process is shaking up the global gear industry…” Liebherr’s latest innovations are doing exactly that – from Skive Finishing to dresser-independent profile technology and Flex Chamfer. In this MTDCNC podcast, Scott Yoders of Liebherr explains how these technologies are helping manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, faster changeovers, and improved productivity in modern gear production.
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Have you seen their transformation in just two years?
When MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala last visited Brown & Holmes (Derby) Ltd, there were four people on the shop floor. Today? Nineteen and growing fast. With in-house PCB capability, vertical storage, expanded build space and major investment backing, they’ve evolved into a safety-critical electronics partner for aerospace, naval and defence. Now they’re developing their own counter-UAV technology. Tune in to hear Mike share how smart investment, tighter control, and bold thinking are accelerating their next chapter.
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What makes this year’s Student Summit unmissable?
It’s a launchpad for thousands of students discovering high-tech, high-impact, and highly lucrative careers. In this powerful episode of the MTDCNC Podcast, Catherine Ross joins Arthur Field to explain why the IMTS 2026 Student Summit isn’t just another event. From 15,000+ students engaging hands-on with robotics and automation to real job pathways, internships, and career connections, this is where inspiration turns into opportunity. If the industry is serious about closing the skills gap, this is where the action starts. As Catherine puts it, “Careers in manufacturing can disrupt generations of financial struggles…” The question is – will we show up
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Star-SU: 100 years of people, precision and motion
“They don’t just sell tools. They help the world turn, literally.” Behind every precision gear is a human story worth hearing. This is the real story behind nearly a century of family-led manufacturing at Star-SU, shared by Jeffrey Lawton on the latest MTDCNC Podcast. From generational leadership and global growth to resilience, risk-taking, and people-first values, this conversation explores what it truly takes to last in manufacturing: a powerful reminder that progress comes from craftsmanship, relationships, and never losing sight of the human side of industry.
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