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Dear Readers, Customers, and Friends, After 20 years of publishing our A2Z Manufacturing Magazines, Kim Carpenter and I want to share some news. The time has come to pass the torch. Beginning with the next issue, Charlie and Alexandra Hushek will take the helm of A2Z Manufacturing, bringing fresh energy, vision, and a deep respect for the manufacturing community that has made this magazine thrive. When I purchased the magazine two decades ago, it was called Arizona Metalworke

A2Z Manufacturing
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Lots of exciting things are happening at A2Z Manufacturing Magazine!
As the new owners, we are honored to carry forward a publication that has served the manufacturing community for more than 20 years. Our commitment is simple: preserve what makes A2Z trusted — and strengthen the areas that help our advertisers succeed. In just our first month, we launched a completely redesigned website at www.A2Zmanufacturing.com . This update reflects the direction we are heading: modern, easy to navigate, and built to increase visibility for our advertis

A2Z Manufacturing
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Dear Valued Readers, Advertisers, and Industry Partners
First and foremost, I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Linda and Kim for their many years of tireless work championing American manufacturing. Their leadership, commitment, and relationships built within our community have laid the foundation for the magazine’s success, and we are honored to continue their legacy. The first thing we want to assure you of in this transition is our commitment to maintaining and building on the mission and vision that Kim and Linda have cult

A2Z Manufacturing
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Active Solutions Earns AS9100 Certification with Design Ability: Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Manufacturing
Active Solutions has officially earned its AS9100 certification, This positions the company as a top-tier partner for aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductor, and medical customers who need more than just machining.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 18, 20253 min read


PQI’s Strategic Expansion into New Mexico: A Highly Skilled Metrology Team for the Southwest
PQI is bringing its unique brand of expertise and equipment closer to companies in the Southwest.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 18, 20255 min read


Raytheon partners with German company to boost Stinger missile production
Raytheon announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Diehl Defense.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Aegis: Rethinking Thin-Film Ceramic Coatings for the Next Generation
Aegis is proving there’s still room for innovation, integrity, and impact in industrial coatings.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 18, 20255 min read


From Napkin Sketches to High-Tech Solutions: The AZQM Story
Arizona Quality Machining (AZQM) is earning a reputation as an exciting new job shop.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 18, 20256 min read


Engineer. Simulate. Build: How Zoltan Farkas Integrates Software and Engineering at Turul Engineering
s the founder and principal of Turul Engineering, LLC, Farkas has channeled decades of experience in optomechanical design, CAD/CAM/CAE simulation, and prototype fabrication into a company that is as much about solving engineering challenges as it is about delivering tools to empower others.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 18, 20255 min read


How Hirsh Precision and Productivity Inc. Are Building the Future of Manufacturing
At Hirsh Precision, trust is earned every day through rigorous quality control, engineering collaboration, and a problem-solving culture rooted in accountability.

A2Z Manufacturing
Sep 15, 20255 min read


Does Lean Kill Craftsmanship?
Does incorporating lean tools, techniques and methods also mean killing creativity and craftsmanship?

A2Z Manufacturing
Aug 28, 20255 min read


Marzee: From Waterjet Pioneers to Laser Leaders
For nearly three decades, Marzee has been a name synonymous with precision and quality in the world of waterjet cutting.

A2Z Manufacturing
Aug 15, 20255 min read
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