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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.

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.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Freudenberg created new EPDM material specifically for the extreme stresses that high-voltage cables incur when transporting electrical energy from floating offshore wind turbines at depths of 100 m or more.

Blades, Batteries and Natural Gas

December 27, 2023
Alternative energy sources take shape with innovative manufacturing and workholding.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Zeiss Prismo

Coordinates to the Future

January 4, 2024
Modern challenges and insights into the state of CMMs.
Thom Cannell
By Thom Cannell Contributing Editor
ESG

The Bottom Line on Sustainability

January 9, 2024
Recycling increases efficiency, enhances brand image and saves money.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media

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.