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Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
March 2020
Manufacturing Engineering: March 2020
The March 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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New Ventures, Partnerships, Strong Growth Power AM
February 20, 2020
Each year, users the world over—and some in outer space—discover new ways to put additive manufacturing (AM) to work. AM contributes to product improvements, increased efficiency, green initiatives, global partnerships, material developments, and groundbreaking innovations.
By
Ray Huff
Associate Engineer,
Wohlers Associates, Inc.
By
Terry Wohlers
Head of Advisory Services and Market Intelligence,
Wohlers Associates
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Metal Milestones in 3D Printing
February 21, 2020
Compared to machining and other traditional metalworking processes, additive manufacturing (AM) is a newcomer. Most industry experts trace its birth to 1987, when Chuck Hull of 3D Systems fame introduced the first commercially available stereolithography machine, the SLA-1.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
New Polymer Applications in Additive Manufacturing
February 24, 2020
The 3D printing of polymers has been around for over 30 years. And as Patrick Dunne, vice president of advanced application development for 3D Systems Inc., Berkeley, Calif., put it, there are significant applications across many different industries.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Parting & Grooving: Advanced Tech Delivers Quality Parts, Results
February 25, 2020
One thing that’s certain in developing the most cost-effective solutions for part-off and grooving applications is that there is not just one way to approach the problem and meet basic process requirements for chip evacuation, tool life and surface finish.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Tooling & Workholding
Simulation Software For Error-Free Metalcutting
February 26, 2020
Manufacturers must avoid costly machine errors that cause catastrophic damage to both machine tools and expensive workpieces. Even a minor error in, say, a titanium aerospace component can be a major expense.
By
Patrick Waurzyniak
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Software
Shop Solutions
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.
SME Speaks
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.
Research Focus
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.
Workforce Pipeline
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.
Viewpoints
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.
Software Update
NEWS DESK
Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes
Rachael Thomas
November 7, 2025
The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
NEWS DESK
Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy
Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC
November 7, 2025
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.