This week on the MakingChips Podcast, Jim Carr shares 6 tips on what CARR Machine & Tool has done to pivot from prototypes to becoming a full production machine shop.   <ul> <li>Jim shares this week's manufacturing news - "Making Robots Smarter & Safer."  (7:05)</li> <li>Tip #1: How do you quote a production job? (17:44)</li> <li>Tip #2: The importance of manufacturing planning. (21:25) </li> <li>Tip #3: Determining the correct amount of pieces in your active setup. (24:10)</li> <li>Tip #4: Know your tools. (28:00)</li> <li>Tip #5: Understanding your Customer Demands (36:38)</li> <li>Tip #6: Look into automation, robots, and cobots. (38:10)</li> </ul>

This week on the MakingChips Podcast, Jim Carr shares 6 tips on what CARR Machine & Tool has done to pivot from prototypes to becoming a full production machine shop. Jim shares this week's manufacturing news - "Making Robots Smarter & Safer." (7:05) Tip #1: How do you quote a production job? (17:44) Tip #2: The importance of manufacturing planning. (21:25) Tip #3: Determining the correct amount of pieces in your active setup. (24:10) Tip #4: Know your tools. (28:00) Tip #5: Understanding your Customer Demands (36:38) Tip #6: Look into automation, robots, and cobots. (38:10)

This week on the MakingChips Podcast, Jim Carr shares 6 tips on what CARR Machine &amp; Tool has done to pivot from prototypes to becoming a full production machine shop. &nbsp; <ul> <li>Jim shares this week's manufacturing news - "Making Robots Smarter &amp; Safer."&nbsp; (7:05)</li> <li>Tip #1: How do you quote a production job? (17:44)</li> <li>Tip #2: The importance of manufacturing planning. (21:25)&nbsp;</li> <li>Tip #3: Determining the correct amount of pieces in your active setup. (24:10)</li> <li>Tip #4: Know your tools.&nbsp;(28:00)</li> <li>Tip #5: Understanding your Customer Demands (36:38)</li> <li>Tip #6: Look into automation, robots, and cobots. (38:10)</li> </ul>

Prototypes to Production/ Tips on How CARR Made the Move

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