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Manufacturing Engineering: April 2023

The April 2023 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Additive manufacturing continues to make inroads across a variety of industries, ranging from early adopters in aerospace, automotive, and medical to emerging applications in construction, printed electronics, food manufacturing, and even fashion. But there’s still work to be done, such as driving costs down and adopting industry standards.

Layering Up

March 16, 2023
Additive manufacturing builds a case for mainstream applications in 2023 and beyond.
Steve Plumb
By Steve Plumb Senior Editor, SME Media
Engineers at the Dutch multinational company Philips N.V. tweaked electrochemical machining for achieving a fine cutting edge on its Norelco brand shavers, thus creating pulsed electrochemical machining.

PECM Eats Up Tough Metals

March 20, 2023
Less stress, greater reliability in medical manufacturing.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
Axial3D Stratasys Patient specific 3D anatomical model of a neuroblastoma

Printing People Parts

March 22, 2023
Replacement knees, hips, and other joints are just the beginning for 3D printing.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Job searches and interviews are increasingly conducted online. Top companies also are using A.I. to improve applicant screening. And video interviews have become so effective that some companies now are making job offers without ever having met the candidate in person.

Thriving Through 'The Great Resignation'

March 24, 2023
A modern approach to hiring, onboarding, and retention is key to long-term success.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.

Up Front

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.

SME Speaks

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.

Inclusive Insights

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.

Workforce Lessons

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.

Viewpoints

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    From Sales-Led to Buyer-Led: The New Reality of Manufacturer Marketing

    Alex Cairns, Managing Director, Move Marketing March 6, 2026
    Ten years ago, buying complex industrial products was an uncertain process. Information was controlled by suppliers, sales relationships mattered most and progress happened only when a salesperson advanced the conversation. Today, however, the buyer is in control.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Arms Sale to Taiwan Delayed by China Visit

    Michael McConnell March 6, 2026
    The White House has decided to hold off on a multibillion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April, administration officials said.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Mastercam Canada Completes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Mastercam March 6, 2026
    Mastercam Canada, an affiliate of Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider and part of the Sandvik Group, has announced the successful close of its strategic acquisition of In-House Solutions, a longtime Mastercam channel partner.