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Manufacturing Engineering: March 2023

The March 2023 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.

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Process control begins at product simulation and understanding the manufacturability of the part. Measurements along the way ensure near real-time control of both design and quality, reducing the overall costs across the entire development project.

The Soup to Nuts of Dies and Molds

February 24, 2023

Success with precision toolmaking requires the right CNC machinery, cutting tools, and manufacturing software.

By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media

Anca iBalance software shows the operator where to add weight to the wheel set to correct for any imbalance.

It's Time to Get Serious About Tool Balancing

February 27, 2023

Balancing is no act, with tangible benefits for any size shop.

By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

Brian Hilton, senior research engineer at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, N.Y.), reviews plans with a co-worker for a low-cost, sustainable office chair designed by RIT students.

Remanufacturing: Value Redux

March 1, 2023

From furniture to medical-imaging equipment, remanufacturing makes a big impact with a small footprint.

By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media

Insert drills feature multilayer exchangeable carbide tips that are material specific for carbon and alloy steels and cast iron with holder lengths of 3xD, 5xD, and 8xD.

The Hole Story: A Deep Dive on Drilling

March 3, 2023

It’s important to get to the bottom of the hole to know what you’re dealing with.

By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media

Machining & Metal Cutting

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

MONTANA
Manufacturing Company Selects Montana for Campus

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Janicki Industries announced it has picked Great Falls, Mont., to build an $800-million campus.
ADDITIVE
Sandvik Exiting Additive Manufacturing

Michael McConnell June 5, 2026

Sandvik AB is selling its additive manufacturing (AM) business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter, weren't disclosed.
PRESS RELEASES
Hypertherm Champions Tomorrow’s Workforce at SkillsUSA

PRESS RELEASE: Hypertherm Associates June 4, 2026

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, continues its support of the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.