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SME Media Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine January/February 2023

Manufacturing Engineering: January/February 2023

The January/February 2023 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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Manufacturing enters 2023 amid uncertainty. Some industries are stronger than others.

Manufacturing Enters New Year Amid Uncertainty

January 23, 2023
Economic contraction began toward the end of 2022, but improvement may occur later in 2023.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media
Steve Plumb
By Steve Plumb Senior Editor, SME Media
2023

Executives Speak Out About 2023

January 23, 2023
Manufacturing Engineering surveyed executives about the economic outlook for 2023. Here is what they said.
By SME Media Staff
Steel has continued to become lighter and stronger over the decades, allowing automakers to produce safer, lighter vehicles.

Putting the Pedal to the Metal — and Other Materials on the Move

January 25, 2023
Recent advancements in polymers, metals, and composites are taking the manufacturing industry in bold, often unexpected directions.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
A worker at Ferndale Safety fabricates parts for aluminum extrusion guarding on a drilling machine. He’s protected by one of Ferndale’s own guarding products.

A New Safety Age

January 26, 2023
Improving workplace safety is good for everyone, but issues and strategies can vary between younger and older employees.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
Aircraft, notably some USAF and Boeing, use carbon fiber extensively. CemeCon diamond coatings are useful in this demanding application.

The Cutting Edge on Tool Coatings

January 27, 2023
Incremental changes highlight recent advances in the wake of severe supply chain challenges.
Thom Cannell
By Thom Cannell Contributing Editor
A two-axis machining head (bringing the total axis count to six) can add significant versatility.

Multi-Axis Opportunities

January 30, 2023
Heads up: Moving beyond standard five-axis machining with novel configurations.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

Up Front

  • Creating Manufacturing Content
    EVENTS

    Creating Manufacturing Content

    Michael McConnell June 10, 2026
    Mechanic. Teacher. TV host. Digital agency content creator.
  • A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders
    SME SPEAKS

    A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders

    Jaime Besada, Student and Former SME Student Chapter Chair, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; SME member since 2025 June 9, 2026
    Early in your career, it is easy to look for answers: what to study, what path to take and what decisions will matter most. But looking back, I would not give my younger self advice. I would tell my story.
  • Stellantis Announces Recalls
    MOTORIZED VEHICLE

    Stellantis Announces Recalls

    Michael McConnell June 9, 2026
    Some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs sold in the last five years have been recalled due to the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames, Stellantis says.

SME Speaks

  • Creating Manufacturing Content
    EVENTS

    Creating Manufacturing Content

    Michael McConnell June 10, 2026
    Mechanic. Teacher. TV host. Digital agency content creator.
  • A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders
    SME SPEAKS

    A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders

    Jaime Besada, Student and Former SME Student Chapter Chair, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; SME member since 2025 June 9, 2026
    Early in your career, it is easy to look for answers: what to study, what path to take and what decisions will matter most. But looking back, I would not give my younger self advice. I would tell my story.
  • Stellantis Announces Recalls
    MOTORIZED VEHICLE

    Stellantis Announces Recalls

    Michael McConnell June 9, 2026
    Some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs sold in the last five years have been recalled due to the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames, Stellantis says.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • Creating Manufacturing Content
    EVENTS

    Creating Manufacturing Content

    Michael McConnell June 10, 2026
    Mechanic. Teacher. TV host. Digital agency content creator.
  • A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders
    SME SPEAKS

    A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders

    Jaime Besada, Student and Former SME Student Chapter Chair, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; SME member since 2025 June 9, 2026
    Early in your career, it is easy to look for answers: what to study, what path to take and what decisions will matter most. But looking back, I would not give my younger self advice. I would tell my story.
  • Stellantis Announces Recalls
    MOTORIZED VEHICLE

    Stellantis Announces Recalls

    Michael McConnell June 9, 2026
    Some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs sold in the last five years have been recalled due to the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames, Stellantis says.

Workforce Development

  • Creating Manufacturing Content
    EVENTS

    Creating Manufacturing Content

    Michael McConnell June 10, 2026
    Mechanic. Teacher. TV host. Digital agency content creator.
  • A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders
    SME SPEAKS

    A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders

    Jaime Besada, Student and Former SME Student Chapter Chair, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; SME member since 2025 June 9, 2026
    Early in your career, it is easy to look for answers: what to study, what path to take and what decisions will matter most. But looking back, I would not give my younger self advice. I would tell my story.
  • Stellantis Announces Recalls
    MOTORIZED VEHICLE

    Stellantis Announces Recalls

    Michael McConnell June 9, 2026
    Some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs sold in the last five years have been recalled due to the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames, Stellantis says.

Viewpoints

  • Creating Manufacturing Content
    EVENTS

    Creating Manufacturing Content

    Michael McConnell June 10, 2026
    Mechanic. Teacher. TV host. Digital agency content creator.
  • A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders
    SME SPEAKS

    A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders

    Jaime Besada, Student and Former SME Student Chapter Chair, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; SME member since 2025 June 9, 2026
    Early in your career, it is easy to look for answers: what to study, what path to take and what decisions will matter most. But looking back, I would not give my younger self advice. I would tell my story.
  • Stellantis Announces Recalls
    MOTORIZED VEHICLE

    Stellantis Announces Recalls

    Michael McConnell June 9, 2026
    Some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs sold in the last five years have been recalled due to the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames, Stellantis says.

Shop Solutions

  • Creating Manufacturing Content
    EVENTS

    Creating Manufacturing Content

    Michael McConnell June 10, 2026
    Mechanic. Teacher. TV host. Digital agency content creator.
  • A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders
    SME SPEAKS

    A Personal Story for Manufacturing Professionals and Future Leaders

    Jaime Besada, Student and Former SME Student Chapter Chair, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; SME member since 2025 June 9, 2026
    Early in your career, it is easy to look for answers: what to study, what path to take and what decisions will matter most. But looking back, I would not give my younger self advice. I would tell my story.
  • Stellantis Announces Recalls
    MOTORIZED VEHICLE

    Stellantis Announces Recalls

    Michael McConnell June 9, 2026
    Some Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator SUVs sold in the last five years have been recalled due to the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames, Stellantis says.