Enterprise Minnesota & Productivity Inc Present: A Systematic Approach to Automation
Posted on August 30, 2023

Upcoming Event for Manufacturers in Minneapolis Join Enterprise Minnesota and Productivity Inc. for a constructive event, A Systematic Approach to Automation, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Productivity’s headquarters in Plymouth, MN. Productivity Inc. representatives Gary Hoskins, Director of Service and Engineering, Dave Brockopp, Automation Manager, and Matt Lindgren, Director of Sales, will share their extensive experience with…
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Productivity Inc Named to 2023 Top Workplaces
Posted on June 21, 2023

Productivity Inc has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune Star Tribune recognizes top companies for strong workplace culture and overall employee satisfaction. Plymouth, MN: Productivity Inc has been recognized as a 2023 Top 200 Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune Newspaper. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies…
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MMT Productivity Adopts Productivity Name to Complete Merger
Posted on March 27, 2023

MMT Name Change to Productivity Inc. Streamlines Communications and Processes and Strengthens Offerings Plymouth, MN: Productivity Inc. announced today that MMT Productivity, formerly MMT, LLC and Moncktons Machine Tools, has officially changed its name to Productivity Inc. In 2015, Productivity joined forces with Moncktons Machines Tools to expand its presence into the Rocky Mountain region….
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New Productivity Colorado Building Is High-Tech
Posted on October 17, 2022

Productivity has officially settled into its new Productivity Colorado building which includes new offices, new showrooms and a new training facility. On August 10th, the new Productivity Colorado building celebrated its official grand opening with a lively and very social open house to welcome back eager customers and vendors. At this event, excited customers viewed…
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Hwacheon Sirius UM+: A Case Study in Tight Tolerancing & Unattended Operation
Posted on September 21, 2022

When Diamond Tool & Engineering of Bertha, Minnesota was looking for a lathe to add to their facility, they had no idea that they would end up purchasing a Hwacheon Sirius UM+ high-precision, high-speed, three-axis mold making, milling center instead, from Productivity Inc. Andy Walser, Productivity sales rep, in conjunction with the Productivity sales team…
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Why Use a Bar Feeder
Posted on June 6, 2022

If you’re like most job shops, you’re always looking for ways to be more competitive. With the continued importance of just-in-time manufacturing, automating your turning production processes has never been more relevant. And, with the shortage of qualified manpower, automating your turning operations is a must. Integration of automation has proven to be a valuable…
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Haas Stop Execution with M109 G-Code
Posted on May 23, 2022
Haas M109 G-Code: How to stop execution on the Haas control and ask the operator to answer a simple question before continuing to run the remainder of the program. In the world of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling and turning, machinists use programming codes such as G- and M-codes to tell the machine what to…
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How a Better Metal Cutting Saw Equals Better Fabrication Success
Posted on May 20, 2022

“Metal cutting saw design and blade twist affects operation cost and cutting performance.” For those of you who work in fabrication workshops, choosing the right metal cutting saw design and blade will help your metalworking business attain full potential and ultimately, achieve market success. Similar to machine tools, a quality metal cutting saw design will…
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Hwacheon – Building CNC Milling and Turning Machines One Customer at a Time
Posted on February 14, 2022

Hwacheon is the first Korean company to produce highly stable and long-lasting Hwacheon CNC milling and turning machines. Unlike many machine tool manufacturers, Hwacheon doesn’t mass produce their machines. Instead, they custom manufacture their CNC milling and turning machines in-house to fit each customer’s requirements, and use only high-quality components from well-known manufacturers. Hwacheon CNC…
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Do More with Less with 5-Axis Machining
Posted on November 16, 2021

It doesn’t take long after you put your first 5-axis machine into production to realize that you can do more with less, and wish you had done it sooner. While the initial cost of investing in 5-axis machining and programming software may seem daunting and out of reach, it’s important to look at the bigger…
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