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Manufacturing Engineering: March 2024

The March 2024 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
: Development of the SoftVue 3D whole breast ultrasound tomography system included developing algorithms for better resolution and contrast in the images it produced, and optimizing the instructions’ coding to make them as efficient as possible in terms of compute time and memory used. (Provided by Delphinus Medical Technologies Inc

Breaking Through with AI

March 1, 2024
Medical manufacturers use machine learning to boost patient care.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
Many of the projects that Mayo Clinic Engineering’s Additive Manufacturing Facility sees involve electronics, and ESD material printed in vat photopolymerization is an important component in prototyping its devices.

Additive Provides a Leg Up in Healthcare

February 9, 2024
A trio of industry experts lend their insights on the latest advances, challenges and opportunities.
Steve Plumb
By Steve Plumb Senior Editor, SME Media
Hexagon’s HP-L-10.10 laser-scanning sensor checking a knee implant.

Measuring Health

February 26, 2024
Ensuring the accuracy, reliability and consistency of medical devices and their many components is serious business.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
A PUMA SMX -2600ST multitasking lathe cutting a helical gear.

Tasked with Success

March 7, 2024
Turning the turning world on its head with multitasking CNC lathes.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media

Voices AMplified

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Shop Solutions

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Up Front

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

SME Speaks

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Cutting Edge

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Viewpoints

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.