A founder’s hobby of modifying hang-glider parts grew into Airmate Company Inc., a Bryan, Ohio CNC machine shop specializing in precision-routed engineering plastics and complex metal components. With more than 80 years in business, over 24 CNC machines, and a 70,000-square-foot facility, the small company handles high-volume work while maintaining direct communication with customers. Its self-designed vacuum tables and in-house custom workholding help keep plastic routing repeatable and production efficient.
Forward Technologies, IncSince 1998, Forward Technologies, Inc. has operated from the Cincinnati area as a precision CNC machine shop, machining everything from plastics and metals to aerospace alloys. Its team brings more than 125 years of combined experience to prototype work and high-volume production, with particular interest in complex, difficult-to-machine parts. FTI also acts as a single-source partner by coordinating finishing services and assembly so customers can receive completed products without managing multiple vendors.BLUE ASH, OH
HLN Machining LLCSince 1988, HLN Machining has grown from a cutting-tool specialist into a Bryan, Ohio, manufacturer of custom-machined parts and components. Its CNC turning and milling work covers everything from intricate prototypes to low- and medium-volume production, with the team also handling selected finishing and fabrication needs. More than 75 years of collective experience among its craftsmen, engineers, and problem solvers gives HLN a notably hands-on approach to turning customer ideas into parts.BRYAN, OH
CNC Specialties Mfg., IncSince 1996, CNC Specialties Mfg., Inc. has produced precision CNC-machined parts from its Apollo, Pennsylvania shop. With more than 25 machines and an in-house coordinate measuring machine, the company serves demanding fields including defense, medical, power generation and robotics while retaining the small-town hospitality it emphasizes.332710APOLLO, PA
Gross MachineGross Machine grew from a family shop in the founder’s basement into a CNC manufacturer of precision parts, prototypes, production runs, and sub-assemblies. Founded by R. Bruce Gross in 1976, the Warrington company is now run by his son and operates six CNC mills and nine CNC lathes. Gross Machine has manufactured millions of parts for hundreds of customers, working across metals and plastics with a focus on consistent, precise fits.WARRINGTON, PA