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The manufacturing industry is the backbone of our country and is in the midst of a major comeback. As a result, the economy is improving, more Americans are finding rewarding employment, and small businesses around the country are showcasing innovation and forward thinking. We are a proud American manufacturer, and we continuously strive to make […]

[Capabilities/Services/Quality] on Display at Booth # 120 Ephrata, PA., May 13, 2014 – Astro Machine Works, Inc. today announced its participation as Exhibitor at the 13th Annual Department of Energy Small Business Forum & Expo taking place on June 10 -12, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Florida. During the 2 ½ day event, […]

American manufacturing of today is not only less expensive and higher quality—it’s also more sustainable. As manufacturers reshore and companies who were always American-made only get better and better, all are placing greater emphasis on sustainability efforts, and it’s proving to be successful. Manufacturers are becoming more aware of their responsibility to the planet, and […]

Astro Machine Works Inc, in Ephrata, PA, is honored to be elected for the Governor’s ImPAct award for the second year in a row. Our company prides itself in developing new capabilities, customer relationships and employee engagement and support throughout the year. We also are investing in new machinery to consistently offer new capabilities to […]

American manufacturing is seeing a major comeback. Small and large companies alike are returning business to U.S. soil and putting real efforts into reshoring. For the first time in a decade, true growth is being seen in the industry, and the Made in the USA slogan inspires pride and promises true quality. There are many […]

At Astro Machine Works, we believe technology and innovation are the foundations of quality manufacturing and are some of the biggest reasons why this country’s manufacturing industry is as good as it is. Therefore, we are always focused on advancing our capabilities through the latest technology, and we are never content to sit back and […]

Remember, not so long ago, when robots lived in the realm of science fiction, cartoons, and/or the very distant future? It seems the future is here, robots are decidedly real, and like it or not, their presence in manufacturing is ever-increasing. In fact, the use of robotics is one of the biggest conversations in manufacturing […]

(Ephrata, PA) 1/23/14 Astro Machine Works Inc., located in Ephrata PA, has installed an Omni-Tech refurbished 20.12.10 LK G80C Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to add to their Inspection room for increased Quality Control. The newly upgraded LK CMM was built with Astro Machine Works in mind and is packed with the latest CMM controls by Renishaw, […]

As many in the industry are aware, October 4, 2013 marked the second annual Manufacturing Day, and it was a great success. Sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers and other leading industry groups, it was a day dedicated to not only celebrating the value of American manufacturing, but also to getting young people interested […]

Following the great success of Manufacturing Day—which celebrated the importance of American Manufacturing—the next important event which we all should celebrate is American Made Matters Day, this November 19th. Sponsored by American Made Matters®, an organization aimed at getting Americans to see the importance of buying American-made products, the day will be twofold; it will […]