The “Why” Behind Every Part We Make

The “Why” Behind Every Part We Make

Every business has a seemingly obvious function — provide a service and make money. But at Micron, we believe a deeper purpose is what truly drives us forward. That’s why our entire operation starts with a single question: Why? Inspired by Simon Sinek’s...

Measuring Up: Micron’s New Gage Station Design

At Micron, our pursuit of standardization extends beyond our machines to every part of our process. That’s why we’re excited to roll out our newly redesigned standardized gage stations. This overhaul streamlines and enhances our quality ecosystem and gives our...
GRCC Machinist Program Tours Micron

GRCC Machinist Program Tours Micron

Micron recently brought a class of machinists-in-training through a tour of our facilities. The class from Grand Rapids Community College’s CNC machinist program viewed demonstrations of our machines, equipment, and work environment. These visits are an...
Escomatics — Compact Efficiency and Precision

Escomatics — Compact Efficiency and Precision

Micron is home to several small, quiet workhorses that run almost constantly, finishing off a completed part every few seconds. Escomatics, or “Escos,” are a type of small-diameter cam-driven machine. Unlike CNC lathes, the material in an Escomatic...
Micron’s 71st Anniversary

Micron’s 71st Anniversary

Micron celebrated 71 years in business with cider and donuts — fall treats that just make sense with Halloween right around the corner. It’s an unusual accomplishment for a family business to be in operation as long as this. As we celebrate this milestone, we...
The “Rat Patrol” with Harmel Academy

The “Rat Patrol” with Harmel Academy

Harmel Academy of the Trades enlisted the help of Micron to build themselves a system from the ground up — the “Rat Patrol”. The Rat Patrol is a system Micron created to keep our shop clean without an outside janitorial service. Within this system, we...