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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

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.

Up Front

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.

SME Speaks

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.

Cutting Edge

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.

Workforce Development

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.

Viewpoints

  • PRESS RELEASES

    LIFT Activates 3 Programs as Part of Advanced Materials Challenge

    PRESS RELEASE: LIFT December 4, 2025
    LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge.
  • NEWS DESK

    Tariffs and Trade Wars Are Reshaping the Supply Chain, Report Shows

    Rachael Thomas December 4, 2025
    The impact of escalating trade pressures, climate events, labor issues and cyber threats is at the forefront of EcoVadis’ latest sustainability report.
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Heating Up for Energy Efficiency

    Cary Gitter December 4, 2025
    How do you transform a 50-year-old manufacturing facility into a model of modern sustainability? This was the challenge facing Schneider Electric USA Inc. at its 213,500-sq-ft (19,835-sq-m) Lincoln, Neb., plant, which operates 24/7 to produce molded circuit breakers mainly for the residential market, using injection-molding processes. The factory is the company’s second-largest energy consumer in North America and, according to 2023 data, contributed about 840 tons of Scope 1 (direct) CO₂ emissions.