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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
May 2021
Manufacturing Engineering: May 2021
The May 2021 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Magazine
Industry 4.0 Implementation for Small and Medium-Sized Shops
April 22, 2021
How job shops can gain insight into and improve their operations with scalable implementation of Industry 4.0 tools
By
ME Staff Report
Smart Manufacturing
Cybersecurity for the Factory Floor
April 23, 2021
With cybercrime attacks reaching a crescendo, it’s imperative that manufacturers take action now
By
Patrick Waurzyniak
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Smart Manufacturing
New Tech Powers Productivity Gains in Indexable Milling
April 26, 2021
New features mean more choices in cutting with inserts
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Tooling & Workholding
Scanners Measure Up
April 27, 2021
Laser scanners and structured white light scanners for metrology are advancing at the same time that customer are demanding major improvements. As a result, scanning technologies are making rapid progress.
By
Bill Koenig
Senior Editor,
SME Media
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
Measurement & Metrology
New Tech Offers Improved Drilling Productivity for Steel, Cast Iron
April 28, 2021
Holemaking in steel and cast iron up to one inch in diameter is one of the most widely used metalworking processes. What is driving drilling and tapping performance are advances in substrate, coatings, three-flute designs, and combination tools. Just as important are advances in coolant delivery, using different size holes and shapes to facilitate chip evacuation.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Aerospace & Defense
Energy
Machining & Metal Cutting
Shop Solutions
PRESS RELEASES
OnRobot to Host Automation Roadmap Event in Dallas
PRESS RELEASE: OnRobot A/S
January 20, 2026
With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build Your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on Feb. 19, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.
PRESS RELEASES
Seco's New Disc Mill Offers 70+ Variants, Full Customization
PRESS RELEASE: Seco Tools LLC
January 20, 2026
Seco releases the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a robust and customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 delivers stable, cost-efficient performance for any industry, machine or material, enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in every slotting operation.
PRESS RELEASES
Greene Tweed Welcomes Thomas J. Castle as New COO
PRESS RELEASE: Greene Tweed
January 20, 2026
Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, has appointed Thomas (T.J.) Castle as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Up Front
PRESS RELEASES
OnRobot to Host Automation Roadmap Event in Dallas
PRESS RELEASE: OnRobot A/S
January 20, 2026
With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build Your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on Feb. 19, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.
PRESS RELEASES
Seco's New Disc Mill Offers 70+ Variants, Full Customization
PRESS RELEASE: Seco Tools LLC
January 20, 2026
Seco releases the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a robust and customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 delivers stable, cost-efficient performance for any industry, machine or material, enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in every slotting operation.
PRESS RELEASES
Greene Tweed Welcomes Thomas J. Castle as New COO
PRESS RELEASE: Greene Tweed
January 20, 2026
Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, has appointed Thomas (T.J.) Castle as its new chief operating officer (COO).
SME Speaks
PRESS RELEASES
OnRobot to Host Automation Roadmap Event in Dallas
PRESS RELEASE: OnRobot A/S
January 20, 2026
With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build Your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on Feb. 19, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.
PRESS RELEASES
Seco's New Disc Mill Offers 70+ Variants, Full Customization
PRESS RELEASE: Seco Tools LLC
January 20, 2026
Seco releases the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a robust and customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 delivers stable, cost-efficient performance for any industry, machine or material, enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in every slotting operation.
PRESS RELEASES
Greene Tweed Welcomes Thomas J. Castle as New COO
PRESS RELEASE: Greene Tweed
January 20, 2026
Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, has appointed Thomas (T.J.) Castle as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Advanced Manufacturing Now
PRESS RELEASES
OnRobot to Host Automation Roadmap Event in Dallas
PRESS RELEASE: OnRobot A/S
January 20, 2026
With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build Your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on Feb. 19, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.
PRESS RELEASES
Seco's New Disc Mill Offers 70+ Variants, Full Customization
PRESS RELEASE: Seco Tools LLC
January 20, 2026
Seco releases the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a robust and customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 delivers stable, cost-efficient performance for any industry, machine or material, enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in every slotting operation.
PRESS RELEASES
Greene Tweed Welcomes Thomas J. Castle as New COO
PRESS RELEASE: Greene Tweed
January 20, 2026
Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, has appointed Thomas (T.J.) Castle as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Viewpoints
PRESS RELEASES
OnRobot to Host Automation Roadmap Event in Dallas
PRESS RELEASE: OnRobot A/S
January 20, 2026
With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build Your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on Feb. 19, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.
PRESS RELEASES
Seco's New Disc Mill Offers 70+ Variants, Full Customization
PRESS RELEASE: Seco Tools LLC
January 20, 2026
Seco releases the 335.18 disc milling cutter, a robust and customizable slotting solution engineered for real-world manufacturing. With over 70 standard variants and full customization via MyDesign, the 335.18 delivers stable, cost-efficient performance for any industry, machine or material, enabling manufacturers to achieve precision and reliability in every slotting operation.
PRESS RELEASES
Greene Tweed Welcomes Thomas J. Castle as New COO
PRESS RELEASE: Greene Tweed
January 20, 2026
Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, has appointed Thomas (T.J.) Castle as its new chief operating officer (COO).