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Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
June/July 2023
Manufacturing Engineering: June/July 2023
The June/July 2023 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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Big Data, Big Results
July 5, 2023
Hopefully, your manufacturing operations are like shooting fish in a barrel. But without robust machine monitoring and the IIoT, you’re more likely going to be shooting in the dark.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Automation
Maintenance & Repairs
Quality/Inspection/Test
Simplifying the Daily Grind
July 7, 2023
Advanced software tools and data analytics are helping streamline grinding processes.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Grinding & Deburring
Software
Controlling One's Destiny
July 10, 2023
Make, buy, or say “the heck with it” and go fishing? Attempting to “go vertical” presents many obstacles. Are you ready?
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Manufacturing Management
Unfolding Swiss Style Machines Advances
July 12, 2023
Improvements spur shops to take another look at Swiss technology.
By
Bill Koenig
Senior Editor,
SME Media
Machining & Metal Cutting
Modern Workcells Flex Greater Capabilities
July 13, 2023
More automation doesn’t mean fewer manufacturing jobs.
By
Brad Marley
Contributing Editor
Automation
Shop Solutions
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.
Up Front
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.
SME Speaks
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.
Inclusive Insights
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.
Workforce Development
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.
Viewpoints
SMART SHOP ESSENTIALS
The One Thing
Will Healy, Universal Robots
November 15, 2025
Will Healy, global industry leader for welding at Universal Robots USA, offers some sound advice: You’re not alone.
NEWS DESK
Boeing Workers OK 5-Year Contract
Staff Writer
November 14, 2025
Unionized Boeing Co. machinists voted to end their 100-day walkout Thursday, approving a five-year contract that will see workers receive 24% pay increases and a $6,000 signing bonus.
ARTICLES
How Midaco Pallet Changers Boost CNC Productivity and OEE
Kip Hanson
November 14, 2025
Several decades ago, I purchased an SMW pallet changer for one of our shop’s Mori Seiki MV Junior Vertical Machining Centers. This glorious day for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) occurred many years before SMW’s various acquisitions and its board decided to depart the pallet changer business entirely, seemingly leaving just one provider: Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Midaco. We had an opportunity to ask the company’s Vice President of Sales Mike Munao a few questions, starting with one we were unsure he would answer.