Brandon has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and joined Okuma America Corporation in 2012. He has a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE). Brandon has expertise in CAD/CAM systems, DFM (Design for Manufacture), DFA (Design for Assembly), and rapid prototyping. His experience and expertise enable him to assist customers in making the right machine tool choices for their applications and business. Brandon was promoted to Director of Sales in April of 2023 where he will lead the Okuma sales team as they support the distributor network and Okuma end users.
Emphasizing quality over quantity. Being innovative and flexible so you can adapt and be ready for what’s next. Maintaining a positive attitude when things seem tough. There is no shortage of tactics to consider when looking ...
We’ve all noticed the many ‘help wanted’ ads throughout our communities, even within machine shops. But the truth is, even before COVID-19 disrupted the manufacturing industry, U.S. manufacturers were struggling to fill open ...
How much does a 5-axis machine tool cost? It’s a valid question that deserves attention – especially as more shops consider this machine tool category to enhance their machining capabilities and profitability. Unfortunately,...
When evaluating a new machine tool purchase, if the price at the bottom of the quote is your primary focus, this blog post is for you! In our 120+ years of building machine tools, customer usage data clearly indicates the tot...
With all the sophisticated machines and technology we have in our industry, it’s easy to conclude that our work is highly complex. But when you distill everything down to what’s most essential and important, it’s actually qui...
The traditional 40x20 vertical machining center (VMC) may be the most popular machine platform of all time. After all, it’s the direct descendent of the manual knee mills that dominated the market for most of the 20th century...
There’s no place like home. No matter what corner of the country you call home, it is most certainly a special place to you. Okuma America Corporation recognizes this too, which is why we’ve invested in a network of sale...
