Kingsburg, California’s CenCal CNC was last featured in the July 2011 issue of CNC West Magazine, and a lot has changed since then. In 2011, Josh Wiebe was a recent…
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Glen and Ameda Smith started building parts in their garage on a Brown & Sharpe before moving, in 1945, into one of San Diego’s many Quonset huts. Nestled just north…
Since its inception in 2013, Nytron Aerospace of Yorba Linda, CA has been on the move. With 24,000 sq. ft., 54 employees, 38 CNC mills and lathes, 5 wire EDMs,…
Greg Ludlum of KD Specialties in Grass Valley, CA came on board as managing partner 18 years ago, into this 26 year old company. They make the same parts today…
Vartan Akrabian purchased RJ Enterprises in 2000. The 400sq.ft. space in Gardena, Ca. came equipped with an old beat-up CNC mill and an older CNC lathe. Vartan’s father-in-law knew the…
Astro Machine is nothing less than a Hawthorne, CA legacy. Founded in 1965 by Hughes engineers Jim Vellonakis and Bill Skintauy, Astro’s early core competency centered on space-related manufacturing. Jim’s…
What is multisensor metrology technology? Multisensor metrology combines numerous methods and capabilities to analyze and quantify part measurements using repeatable and reproducible techniques. Providing access to digital camera measurements, touch…
Founded in 1915, Santa Ana College (SAC) has long reflected its long-standing commitment to accessible education and community development. Over more than a century, SAC has evolved into a comprehensive…
With half a lifetime of experience in the electronics business under his belt, Lee Emanuel knew it was time for a change, accepting a general manager’s position in an industry…
At 42 years old James Kidon of Watts Engineering is still pretty young for the trade, but he cut his teeth in machining via the old school ways. His manufacturing…