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Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
May 2020
Manufacturing Engineering: May 2020
The May 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Magazine
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.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Smart Manufacturing
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.
By
Ilene Wolff
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Smart Manufacturing
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
Tooling & Workholding
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?
By
Michael C. Anderson
Contributing Lead Editor
Measurement & Metrology
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.