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Manufacturing Engineering: May 2020

The May 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
An operator enters job status into a Machining Insight interface at the control, and in turn the service offers 24/7 reporting on every machine in the network.

Industry 4.0 Offers Real Solutions

April 20, 2020
Industry 4.0 often seems like a vague, faraway idea, but there are several practical and relatively easy steps that can be taken to jump into the “future of manufacturing” right now. From addressing skilled labor shortages to increasing machine utilization, a fancy title should not stop a shop owner from using what works.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Implementing Industry 4.0, including through classrooom learning as shown here, may help attract and retain shop workers who are excited about learning something new and being at the cutting edge of technology.

No Shop Too Small for Industry 4.0

April 21, 2020
The ability to take Industry 4.0 software and implement it into your current server system, connect your machine tools, start collecting data and make it valuable to your business is very easy to do. That is according to Brad Klippstein, supervisor and product specialist at Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, N.C.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
The NANMILL is a small-diameter, multi-toothed end mill for 90o shoulder milling.

How Indexable Tools Keep Their Edge

April 22, 2020
Sales figures don’t lie: indexable cutting tools—featuring removable cutting tips called inserts—are a smash hit with machine shops.
By SME Media Staff
The video-based Starrett AV350 CNC vision system features 12:1 zoom optics.

Measurement Accuracy: What You Need to Know

April 23, 2020
It’s an old challenge: You’re a manufacturer whose customer needs you to assure that the part you’ve contracted to make for them will be held to specified tolerances. So, what’s the best method for making sure the part is within spec?
Michael Anderson
By Michael C. Anderson Contributing Lead Editor

Shop Solutions

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Up Front

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

SME Speaks

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Research Focus

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Software Update

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Product Previews

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Workforce Pipeline

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.

Viewpoints

  • NEWS DESK

    AI Expected to Drive Manufacturing Margins in 2026

    Cary Gitter December 8, 2025
    Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the manufacturing industry in 2026, according to the “Future-Ready Manufacturing Study 2025,” conducted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • CNC MACHINING

    9 New Manufacturing Machines, Tools and Technology

    Staff Writer December 8, 2025
    It was an eventful Fall for the manufacturing world. Literally. From September to early November, the SME Media team traveled to and from FABTECH (Chicago), CMTS (Toronto), three regional Manufacturing Technology Series events (California, South Carolina and Texas), as well as various open houses, tech showcases and other industry meetups.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.