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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
January 2020
Manufacturing Engineering: January 2020
The January 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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Two Roads to Toolpath Evolution
January 2, 2020
The evolution of toolpath development has taken two routes, according to Ben Mund, senior market analyst for CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Tooling & Workholding
Taking Stainless Steel Machining to the Next Level
January 3, 2020
Stainless steel is far from an unknown quantity in machine shops. Yet, particularly in automotive and aerospace applications, tools and cutting methods continually evolve to optimize output—particularly as parts get more complex.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Machining & Metal Cutting
What Makes the Cut in Heavy-Duty Turning?
January 7, 2020
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that turning large metal parts—like 10,000-lb (4,536 kg) work rolls, for example—is no different than turning smaller parts.
By
SME Media Staff
Machining & Metal Cutting
Hang On Tight
January 5, 2020
Smart chucks and zero-point locating systems, quick-change vises and modular workholding are good examples of advanced workholding systems, but you might be thinking, “Who needs it? Give me a 6" machinist’s vise, a three-jaw power chuck, some toe straps and a few T-nuts and I’ll make whatever parts you send my way.”
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Tooling & Workholding
Servopress 101: A Basic Guide
January 8, 2020
Servomechanisms are at the heart of 21st century automation. The basic elements are a servomotor; a device to convert rotary motion into linear motion; a suite of sensors to provide the required feedback; a controller to convert feedback data into command signals; and enabling software.
By
Stephanie Price
Software Engineer,
Promess
Automation
Shop Solutions
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.
Upfront
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.
SME Speaks
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.
Workforce Pipeline
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.
Viewpoints
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.
Software Update
NEWS DESK
Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant
PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group
August 14, 2026
Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
NEWS DESK
GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.
Michael McConnell
August 14, 2026
General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS
The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.
Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth
August 14, 2026
It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.