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Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
May 2022
Manufacturing Engineering: May 2022
The May 2022 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Magazine
AMRs Not Just New AGVs
May 18, 2022
Autonomous mobile robots are more than automated material handling.
By
Ilene Wolff
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Automation
Manufacturing Management
Robotics
In the Robotic Trenches
May 19, 2022
Tales from manufacturers who’ve implemented automation: Why they did it, what the results were—and advice to others considering a new droid.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Automation
Manufacturing Management
Robotics
When Work Cells Work for Machine Tools
May 20, 2022
Scope of work, automation, ROI and other matters of note. Or, how many widgets do you want to make—and how fast?
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Grinding & Deburring
Machining & Metal Cutting
Manufacturing Management
Pushing the Envelope with Pallets and Robots
May 24, 2022
The range and requirements of flexible machining cells are increasing.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Automation
Manufacturing Management
Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Whether Hogging or Finishing, End Mills Are Up to the Task
May 31, 2022
There’s a type, geometry and coating for virtually any application or material.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Automation
Grinding & Deburring
Machining & Metal Cutting
Shop Solutions
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
Up Front
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
SME Speaks
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
Voices AMplified
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
News Desk
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
Viewpoints
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.
Workforce Lessons
ARTICLES
Getting Started with Robotic Automation: Key Questions for Your Shop Floor
Christian Stevenson, Senior Engineer, FANUC America
November 12, 2025
What should you know before the robot salesperson arrives? Christian Stevenson, a senior engineer with FANUC America, offers a few questions from the company’s “Machine Tending Automation Workbook” that users should ask themselves.
PRESS RELEASES
DMG Mori and Haimer Strengthen Global Strategic Partnership
PRESS RELEASE: Haimer GmbH
November 12, 2025
DMG Mori Co. Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate toolroom digitization, automation and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG Mori showrooms, technical centers and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.
PRESS RELEASES
Big Daishowa Releases New Inserts to Boost Productivity
PRESS RELEASE: Big Daishowa Inc.
November 12, 2025
Big Daishowa announces new negative inserts for its SW rough boring and EWN fine boring heads. These series feature proprietary six-edge designs to help machinists realize major productivity gains.