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Manufacturing Engineering: April 2019

The April 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Aerospace Machining Solves Challenges Big and Small

Aerospace Machining Solves Challenges Big and Small

April 3, 2019
Aerospace machining encompasses machines small and large. These range from the Tornos SwissNano to the Makino MAG3, as Rich Sullivan put it. He is the OEM manager for Iscar Metals Inc., Arlington, Texas.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Beyond Niche: Alternative Manufacturing for Aerospace Parts

Beyond Niche: Alternative Manufacturing for Aerospace Parts

April 3, 2019
A typical commercial jetliner contains millions of discrete components, yet provided the plane arrives at its destination safely, on schedule, and hopefully without a screaming baby behind them, most of the flying public could care less how any of those parts were made.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Structured Vision in Manufacturing

Structured Vision in Manufacturing

April 4, 2019
Structured light systems measure surfaces by projecting a pattern of fringes, then using cameras and sophisticated software to convert them into point clouds of metrology data. Accuracy can reach the single-digit microns over millions of points.
Bruce Morey
By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media
Unlocking the Industrial Internet of Things with PLM Software

Unlocking the Industrial Internet of Things with PLM Software

April 4, 2019
Digital manufacturing solutions with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools hold great potential for manufacturers to eventually fully unlock the promise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Pat Waurzyniak
By Patrick Waurzyniak Contributing Editor, SME Media
Aerospace Industry Turns to PVD Coatings to Replace Hard Chrome

Aerospace Industry Turns to PVD Coatings to Replace Hard Chrome

April 5, 2019
The search for a suitable replacement for hard chrome in aerospace components has been a key supply chain priority for aircraft manufacturers. This is because of the documented health risks to workers and the impact on the environment from exposure to hexavalent chromium.
By ME Staff Report

Shop Solutions

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

Up Front

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

SME Speaks

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

Workforce Pipeline

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

Viewpoints

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

Laser Special Section

  • PRESS RELEASES

    SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations

    PRESS RELEASE: SME December 11, 2025
    The search for the next breakthrough manufacturing idea is underway as SME opens submissions for the 2026 Blue Sky Competition, the signature national initiative to identify, reward, and advance the most innovative concepts in manufacturing.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW for $4.8 Billion

    PRESS RELEASE: ITT Inc. December 11, 2025
    ITT Inc., a leading provider of highly engineered critical components and manufacturer of innovative technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Lone Star Funds to acquire SPX FLOW, a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies for attractive end markets including industrial, health and nutrition, for a total consideration of $4.775 billion in cash and equity. This represents 14.2x SPX FLOW’s forecasted full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA, or 11.5x including expected cost synergies.
  • NEWS DESK

    Titomic Has 'Breakthrough' in Lithium-ion Electrode Manufacturing

    PRESS RELEASE: Titomic Ltd. December 11, 2025
    Titomic Ltd., a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing utilizing their Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing.

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