Category - In The News

Effective April 2023, Imagineering Machine Inc has acquired Mid-City Precision Inc, a precision machine job shop located in St. Louis Park, MN. With the acquisition, the two companies represent over 25 CNC machines and 34 employees. In addition, the capabilities each company possessed with transition nicely to serve the existing companies of both Imagineering Machine …

Adding automation to a business typically producing small lots while holding tight tolerances. What is the #1 issue in a high-mix/low-volume machine shop? Adapting to the changing demands of customers. Whether it’s an expedite request, a sudden change in quantity, or the ability to alter the customers priorities, it’s been a constant through my tenure …

Imagineering Machine Inc. adds 5-axis automated cell to increase capacity.

The team at Imagineering Machine Inc. took some time off to shoot some clays, feast on some tasty chow, and enjoy the great outdoors. It always feels good to spend a little time outside of the office. Thanks to all who made it out!

Having been a board member of the MPMA Education Foundation for several years, I am excited to announce the recipients of our annual scholarships. These scholarships support students continuing their education at a Minnesota college with plans of entering the manufacturing industry. Congratulations to these amazing students!

“Whether 2019 is stronger than ever OR makes us navigate a changing economic landscape, let’s prepare ourselves, our businesses, and our team for success. Work hard, be strategic, be a leader.”

A DMG Mori DuraVertical 1035 eco vertical machining center recently hit the floor at Imagineering Machine Inc.  With a 40.00″ (X) x 22.00″ (Y) X 20.00″ (Z) travel, we have expanded from the machine it replaced.  In addition, the machine has thru-spindle coolant and a high pressure coolant pump to achieve better surface finishes while …

Imagineering Machine Inc. has added a Makino A51 horizontal machining center to their current list of CNC equipment.  The addition of the A51 allows for increased machining ability using the horizontal structure of the machine as well as adding capacity and needed spindle time to our shop. The main advantage to the Makino A51 HMC …

2016 brought us another round of the International Manufacturing and Technology Show in Chicago, Illinois.  Every two years, the IMTS show brings together the big names in manufacturing, predominately representing the metal cutting industry.  It also attracts hundreds of thousands of business owners, machinists, distributors, and media to see the newest technology in manufacturing.  Needless …

I recently read an article about the CEO of Minneapolis based Graco and their CEO Pat McHale.  The article did a great job introducing Mr. McHale and his dedication to the company, relationship with employees, and some of his philosophies on management, leadership, and business.  They include: IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE YOU START, ONLY THAT YOU …