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Manufacturing Engineering: May 2022

The May 2022 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Vecna Robotics’ Oxen Series Tugger, designed for long hauls and heavy payloads, autonomously picks up loaded carts.

AMRs Not Just New AGVs

May 18, 2022
Autonomous mobile robots are more than automated material handling.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
MT Solar of Montana solved its low-volume, high-mix welding needs with a UR10e collaborative robot and Cobot Welding Tool from UR partner Vectis Automation.

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.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Small and medium-sized companies can get started in automation with an easy-to-learn, easy-to-teach collaborative robot that does simple machine tending. Proper training is essential.

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?
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Being that the pallet automation business is “the heart” of Fastems, the Finnish company is at the forefront of emerging automation trends. The pandemic has hastened the addition of robots to load and unload parts into FMS setups.

Pushing the Envelope with Pallets and Robots

May 24, 2022
The range and requirements of flexible machining cells are increasing.
Geoff Giordano
By Geoff Giordano Contributing Editor, SME Media
NanoFeed high-feed milling line features a 20o lead angle, high-feed single-blade design that utilizes pressed-in coolant channels to precisely deliver air or coolant to the cutting edge.

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.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media

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.