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Meet a Modern Maker from the IMTS 2024 Student Summit

Rodrigo Perez's journey into the world of manufacturing began during high school, but not in a classroom. While working construction for his father, Perez crossed paths with an electronics engineer who taught him about machining and manufacturing; how to use a mill and a lathe; how to put together circuit boards; how to solder surface components and wires, and build robotic computer systems.

USCTI Fall 2022 Membership Video

The United States Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) works to represent, promote, and expand the U.S. cutting tool industry and to promote the benefits of buying North American-made cutting tools manufactured by its members. These promotions, in conjunction with your company’s individual promotional efforts, serve to strengthen your business and the industry as a whole. Learn more about the activities of the Institute including the twice a year meetings, statistical program, cutting tool market forecast, and other member benefits.