Top Journalists in Tool and Die Shops
Brent Donaldson Modern Machine Shop
Editor-in-Chief of Modern Machine Shop; leads MMS’s coverage of machining technology and shop operations and co-produces the Made in the USA podcast. Specialties: CNC machining, automation/robotics, shop management, workforce, U.S. machining economy.
Julia Hider Modern Machine Shop
Senior Editor at Modern Machine Shop; frequent features on automation trends and shop visits in metalworking. Specialties: Automation and robotics in machining, shop profiles, data/AI in manufacturing.
Eli Plaskett Modern Machine Shop
Senior Associate Editor at Modern Machine Shop; covers cutting tools, CAM strategies and shop process improvements. Specialties: Cutting tools, CAM/programming, machining centers and productivity.
Evan Doran Modern Machine Shop
Associate Editor at Modern Machine Shop; writes on programming workflows and technology adoption for job shops. Specialties: CAD/CAM, programming, toolholding/workholding, shop technology adoption.
Chris Pasion Modern Machine Shop
Managing Editor at Modern Machine Shop; coordinates MMS’s day‑to‑day coverage and contributes features across machining topics. Specialties: Editorial planning, shop case studies, technology explainers for machinists.
Dennis Spaeth Cutting Tool Engineering
Editor-in-Chief/Owner-Publisher of Cutting Tool Engineering; veteran editor covering cutting tools, grinding, coolants and shop productivity. Specialties: Metal cutting and grinding, shop operations, industry news and video/podcast interviews.
Greg Bartlett Cutting Tool Engineering
Managing Editor at Cutting Tool Engineering; curates news/features for machining professionals and toolrooms. Specialties: Industry/product news, metalworking fluids and cleaning, toolroom practices.
Derek Korn Production Machining
Editor-in-Chief of Production Machining; long-time Gardner editor focused on precision turned parts and high‑volume production. Specialties: High‑volume/precision turning, Swiss‑type machining, CNC controls, shop benchmarking.
Lori Beckman Production Machining
Senior Editor at Production Machining; covers technology and workforce topics for precision machine shops. Specialties: Precision machining, parts cleaning, emerging leaders/programs in the PM market.
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Angela Osborne Production Machining
Managing Editor at Production Machining; coordinates and edits coverage for high‑volume precision machining. Specialties: Managing editorial for PM, process coverage for Swiss/CNC turning shops.
Christina Fuges MoldMaking Technology
Editorial Director at MoldMaking Technology; leads coverage of mold design, build and maintenance with deep ties to tool shops. Specialties: Moldmaking (tooling/molds), shop leadership, workforce development, tooling innovation.
Cyndi Kustush MoldMaking Technology
Senior Editor at MoldMaking Technology; long‑time tool and mold reporter and editor. Specialties: Shop profiles, mold repair/maintenance, industry programs and events.
Karen Cornelissen MoldMaking Technology
Managing Editor at MoldMaking Technology; manages print/digital production and contributes editorial on tooling and die/mold. Specialties: Production planning, editorial workflow, mold manufacturing features.
Fiona Lawler MoldMaking Technology
Associate Editor at MoldMaking Technology; supports print/digital coverage of mold shops and suppliers. Specialties: Editorial production and features for mold design/build content.
Dan Davis The FABRICATOR (FMA Communications)
Editor-in-Chief at The FABRICATOR; reports on metal fabrication and stamping trends affecting tool/die and press shops. Specialties: Metal fabrication and stamping sector trends, safety, workforce, management.
Tim Heston The FABRICATOR (FMA Communications)
Senior Editor at The FABRICATOR; frequent deep dives into operations and automation impacting stamping/tooling departments. Specialties: Operational excellence in fab/stamping shops, automation strategies, shop culture.
Kate Bachman Stamping Journal (FMA Communications)
Editor of Stamping Journal; covers die design, tooling maintenance and pressroom best practices. Specialties: Metal stamping and dies, automotive supply chain, workforce training.
Brad Kuvin MetalForming (Precision Metalforming Association)
Editorial Director at MetalForming magazine (PMA); veteran editor covering stamping, tooling, and pressroom technology. Specialties: Metalforming and stamping technology, die setting/tryout, pressroom automation.
Lou Kren MetalForming (Precision Metalforming Association)
Senior Editor contributing to PMA’s MetalForming; reports on die/process improvement and supplier technology. Specialties: Metalforming/stamping coverage, case studies and industry news.
Robert Brooks American Machinist (Endeavor Business Media)
Editor/Content Director at American Machinist; long‑time trade journalist focused on machining technology and shop management. Specialties: Machining industry news, cutting/tooling advances, shop operations, policy/regulatory impacts.
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