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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
December 2023 / January 2024
Manufacturing Engineering: December 2023 / January 2024
The December 2023 / January 2024 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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Joining Forces
December 18, 2023
Skip the manual assembly line, forget about inserting Tab A into Slot B; automated assembly systems are growing more capable by the day.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Automation
Blades, Batteries and Natural Gas
December 27, 2023
Alternative energy sources take shape with innovative manufacturing and workholding.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Energy
Coordinates to the Future
January 4, 2024
Modern challenges and insights into the state of CMMs.
By
Thom Cannell
Contributing Editor
Measurement & Metrology
The Bottom Line on Sustainability
January 9, 2024
Recycling increases efficiency, enhances brand image and saves money.
By
Ilene Wolff
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Manufacturing Management
Materials
Shop Solutions
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Why the Right Conveyance System Matters
Bill LeAnna, Sales Product Manager, TS Conveyors, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
January 17, 2026
Conveyors have long been the backbone of assembly lines. Every workpiece, from a small component to a larger assembly, relies on consistent movement between stations.
PRESS RELEASES
N.C. State Awarded Department of Defense-Funded METAL Hub
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State University
January 16, 2026
North Carolina State University is proud to announce a new partnership with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, with funding from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
PRESS RELEASES
Automation Alley Kicks Off 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Next Month
PRESS RELEASE: Automation Alley
January 16, 2026
Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables focused on the technologies, strategies and global forces shaping the future of digital transformation.
Up Front
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Why the Right Conveyance System Matters
Bill LeAnna, Sales Product Manager, TS Conveyors, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
January 17, 2026
Conveyors have long been the backbone of assembly lines. Every workpiece, from a small component to a larger assembly, relies on consistent movement between stations.
PRESS RELEASES
N.C. State Awarded Department of Defense-Funded METAL Hub
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State University
January 16, 2026
North Carolina State University is proud to announce a new partnership with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, with funding from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
PRESS RELEASES
Automation Alley Kicks Off 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Next Month
PRESS RELEASE: Automation Alley
January 16, 2026
Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables focused on the technologies, strategies and global forces shaping the future of digital transformation.
SME Speaks
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Why the Right Conveyance System Matters
Bill LeAnna, Sales Product Manager, TS Conveyors, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
January 17, 2026
Conveyors have long been the backbone of assembly lines. Every workpiece, from a small component to a larger assembly, relies on consistent movement between stations.
PRESS RELEASES
N.C. State Awarded Department of Defense-Funded METAL Hub
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State University
January 16, 2026
North Carolina State University is proud to announce a new partnership with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, with funding from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
PRESS RELEASES
Automation Alley Kicks Off 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Next Month
PRESS RELEASE: Automation Alley
January 16, 2026
Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables focused on the technologies, strategies and global forces shaping the future of digital transformation.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Why the Right Conveyance System Matters
Bill LeAnna, Sales Product Manager, TS Conveyors, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
January 17, 2026
Conveyors have long been the backbone of assembly lines. Every workpiece, from a small component to a larger assembly, relies on consistent movement between stations.
PRESS RELEASES
N.C. State Awarded Department of Defense-Funded METAL Hub
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State University
January 16, 2026
North Carolina State University is proud to announce a new partnership with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, with funding from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
PRESS RELEASES
Automation Alley Kicks Off 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Next Month
PRESS RELEASE: Automation Alley
January 16, 2026
Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables focused on the technologies, strategies and global forces shaping the future of digital transformation.
Software Update
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Why the Right Conveyance System Matters
Bill LeAnna, Sales Product Manager, TS Conveyors, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
January 17, 2026
Conveyors have long been the backbone of assembly lines. Every workpiece, from a small component to a larger assembly, relies on consistent movement between stations.
PRESS RELEASES
N.C. State Awarded Department of Defense-Funded METAL Hub
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State University
January 16, 2026
North Carolina State University is proud to announce a new partnership with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, with funding from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
PRESS RELEASES
Automation Alley Kicks Off 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Next Month
PRESS RELEASE: Automation Alley
January 16, 2026
Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables focused on the technologies, strategies and global forces shaping the future of digital transformation.
Viewpoints
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Why the Right Conveyance System Matters
Bill LeAnna, Sales Product Manager, TS Conveyors, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
January 17, 2026
Conveyors have long been the backbone of assembly lines. Every workpiece, from a small component to a larger assembly, relies on consistent movement between stations.
PRESS RELEASES
N.C. State Awarded Department of Defense-Funded METAL Hub
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State University
January 16, 2026
North Carolina State University is proud to announce a new partnership with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, with funding from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging and plate rolling.
PRESS RELEASES
Automation Alley Kicks Off 2026 Integr8 Roundtable Series Next Month
PRESS RELEASE: Automation Alley
January 16, 2026
Automation Alley, Michigan’s Digital Transformation Insight Center, announced its 2026 Integr8 Series featuring six thought-provoking roundtables focused on the technologies, strategies and global forces shaping the future of digital transformation.