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Manufacturing Engineering: February 2024

The February 2024 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
The Sinumerik One control includes functions developed to simplify five-axis milling and drilling operations.

A Perfectly Composed Movement—and Smooth Operation

January 22, 2024
Five-axis machining has never been more capable, flexible and affordable.
By SME Staff Report
Renishaw Central is said to be “a smart manufacturing data platform that collects, presents and actions accurate process and metrology data.”

A Bird in the Hand

January 29, 2024
CMMs are invaluable. Vision systems, portable measuring arms and laser scanners come in a close second. But in the rush to get parts out the door, don’t forget the basics.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Sharon-Cutwell engineers check a Wave-Point drill point during production. The tool can run at 70 IPM in CFRP and also tackles stacked materials.

Cutting Through Material Challenges

January 25, 2024
New geometries, coatings and other advances help manufacturers tackle tough applications.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Intek’s Sonya Prange and Nate Becker receive SME’s “Excellence in Manufacturing Award” from SME CEO Robert Willig (far right) and President Jim Schlusemann (far left) at the SME International Awards Gala.

Filling the Manufacturing Talent Gap

February 2, 2024
The fierce competition for skilled workers is spurring a host of new and creative initiatives.
By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Up Front

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

SME Speaks

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Cutting Edge

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Workforce Development

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Viewpoints

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.