Developing the world's largest learning community for CNC machinists

Overview

CNC Expert began as a niche education platform dedicated to CNC machining but quickly evolved into a comprehensive social media and networking hub tailored for machinists, fabricators, and manufacturing professionals. Recognizing the industry's need for a centralized space to share expertise, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships, we helped transform CNC Expert from a static learning tool into a dynamic, community-driven platform.

Our work encompassed the development of key social features, ensuring users could seamlessly create and share content, engage in discussions, and establish meaningful connections within the industry. By implementing an intuitive user experience and a scalable infrastructure, CNC Expert has become the go-to platform for collaboration, professional development, and industry networking. Today, it stands as an essential resource where machinists not only learn but also contribute, mentor, and grow their influence in the field.

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Outcomes

• Transformed CNC Expert from a traditional education tool into a feature-rich social platform, enabling machinists to engage beyond passive learning.
• Achieved a significant increase in user engagement, with a notable rise in active users, post interactions, and time spent on the platform.
• Enhanced user retention by integrating key social mechanics, such as following, messaging, and content discovery, fostering deeper engagement within the community.
• Positioned CNC Expert as a premier networking hub in the CNC and manufacturing sector, distinguishing it from conventional learning platforms and forums.
• Built a scalable infrastructure capable of supporting a rapidly growing user base without compromising performance or usability.

Notable Features

• Social Post Creation & Sharing – Users can create and share posts, including images and videos, making it easy to showcase work, discuss techniques, and discover trending industry topics.
• Following System – Users can follow peers, industry experts, and companies to stay informed on the latest developments, projects, and thought leadership in CNC machining.
• Direct Messaging – Real-time messaging facilitates private conversations, networking, and mentorship opportunities between professionals.
• Interactive Commenting & Engagement Tools – Commenting, reactions, and threaded discussions create an interactive space for knowledge exchange and professional dialogue.
• User Profiles & Activity Tracking – Personalized user dashboards allow members to showcase their expertise, highlight their contributions, and track engagement history.
• Scalable Infrastructure – Designed to accommodate thousands of concurrent users, ensuring smooth performance even as the community grows.