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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
July 2020
Manufacturing Engineering: July 2020
The July 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Magazine
Maximizing MRR with Tools for High-Speed Milling
June 17, 2020
Advanced cutting tools can maximize metal removal rates (MRR) when machining even the most difficult-to-machine materials. Powered by the latest CAM programs, these machining strategies are known variously as high-speed, high-efficiency, optimized roughing and also by proprietary brand names like Mastercam’s Dynamic Milling.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Machining & Metal Cutting
Tooling & Workholding
Safety Best Practices for the Age of Automation
June 18, 2020
Automation has been an understandable focus in manufacturing for years now. And despite the recent wave of layoffs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push will probably continue.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Manufacturing Management
The Connected Machine Shop
June 22, 2020
Change is hard. Whether it’s learning a new software package or setting up a new model of machine tool, many of us wonder at some point, “Is all this hassle worthwhile?” Change can also be risky, raising the specter of lost time, revenue, and reputation.
By
Richard Boyle
Manager of Mebane Production Unit,
Sandvik Coromant
Smart Manufacturing
Leak-Tight Data Systems
June 19, 2020
Manufacturing operations face a multitude of cyber threats. The latest dangers from hackers include not only the theft of intellectual property but also malicious attacks that can cripple critical infrastructure, such as energy plants, utilities, and large-scale factories.
By
Patrick Waurzyniak
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Manufacturing Management
Software
Friendlier, Faster Information Collection
June 25, 2020
Manufacturers are featuring some of the latest equipment and software for metrology, quality assurance, and collecting information for process control.
By
Bruce Morey
Senior Technical Editor,
SME Media
Measurement & Metrology
Quality/Inspection/Test
Laser, Fabrication and Automation Power Ahead
June 26, 2020
Laser 3D printing and marking systems are among the heavy-duty cutting and welding systems that had been scheduled for the IMTS Fabricating and Laser Pavilion—testament to the growing impact of what once might have been viewed as ancillary processes.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Lasers
Stamping, Forming & Fabricating
Welding & Cutting
Machine Components Help Improve Process Efficiency, Productivity
June 30, 2020
There’s more to machining than machine tools and cutters. Shops also need an assortment of machine components to keep their CNC lathes and machining centers humming.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Tooling & Workholding
Parts Cleaning Technology Keeps Up
July 1, 2020
The advance of the novel coronavirus has had the entire world struggling with how to stay aware of and eliminate possible contamination—while still getting work done as efficiently as possible.
By
Michael C. Anderson
Contributing Lead Editor
Machining & Metal Cutting
Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Recycle, Reclaim, and Take a Deep Breath
July 2, 2020
Suppliers of cleaning, safety, and environmental equipment are promoting a common message—good housekeeping is not only good for your workforce, it’s also good for the shop’s balance sheet.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Shop Solutions
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.
Up Front
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.
SME Speaks
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.
Software Update
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.
Workforce Pipeline
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.
Laser Special Section
NEWS DESK
Cybersecurity Gap Puts Small and Midsize Manufacturers at Risk
Amy Bryson
September 16, 2026
Small and midsize manufacturers (SMMs) face a dangerous gap between cybersecurity confidence and preparedness. The 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey, developed by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reveals that 58% of SMMs say they cannot confirm a clean security record over the past 12 months.
PRESS RELEASES
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
PRESS RELEASE: Rockwell Automation
September 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a global initiative designed to help secure the world’s most critical software and strengthen cyber resilience across critical infrastructure.
PRESS RELEASES
CADDi Raises Funds in Series D at $1.2 Billion Valuation
PRESS RELEASE: CADDi
September 16, 2026
CADDi, the global technology company that develops the CADDi Manufacturing AI Data Platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation in Series D funding, with eight new and existing investors participating, including Moore Strategic Ventures and Coreline Ventures. This funding brings CADDi's total funding to $234 million.