Some have complained that our magazine articles include advertorial content—but that simply means that they have misunderstood the purpose of our forum. Unlike an association that is supposed to speak with a united voice, our forum encourages everyone to speak with their own voice. We are the platform where people are encouraged to share their stories and explain what they have to offer. The result—lots of good ideas!
Unpack the Ideas
Every story may not be directly relevant to your business at this specific moment in time—but every story contains ideas that may influence the decisions you make going forward. Are you using 3D models? If so, then consider what Tracy Roe has to say about them. (And if not, why not?) Do you have a solid maintenance program? Read the article by Cullen Ellis and then decide. How about your efficiency and ROI? Ed Lim has some thoughts on optimization that might benefit you. Yes, these articles also contain information about proprietary products and services from Eagle Metal, Spida USA, and Enventek—but the ideas are applicable across the entire spectrum of products and services in the industry. And the ideas behind the articles can provide insight for reviewing your current operations and future plans.
Be the Next Innovator
By chance, a theme in this month’s issue is the power of new inventions. In his article, Chris Scott reminds us of inventors who have provided our industry’s foundation. In the next installment of Sixty Years of Machines, Joe Kannapell marks the rebirth of the linear saw. In his article, Tuomo Poutanen discusses products that are influencing the future of the industry. And in his article, Leonard Hain reveals his latest invention—the stud driller. Will Leonard’s stud driller from The Hain Company become as important as the nail gun that Chris mentions in his article for Stiles Machinery? That’s for you to decide. And while you think about that, you may come up with your own bright ideas that have the power to improve your business right now and into the future.