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SME Media Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine December 2018

Manufacturing Engineering: December 2018

The December 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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Outlook: Solid U.S. Economic Momentum Poised to Cool in 2019

Outlook: Solid U.S. Economic Momentum Poised to Cool in 2019

November 21, 2018
U.S. economic growth is expected to continue in 2019, while outlooks for the aerospace and defense, automotive, energy and medical industries vary.
By Oxford Economics Press Release
Manufacturing in 2050: The World Turned Upside Down?

Manufacturing in 2050: The World Turned Upside Down?

November 26, 2018
Powerful trends will push manufacturing close to complete automation by 2050, while the people still working in the industry will be empowered to rapidly innovate like never before.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Cyber Secure Manufacturing Is Smart Manufacturing

Cyber Secure Manufacturing Is Smart Manufacturing

November 26, 2018
It’s probably not a bad idea for smaller and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to adopt an “us against them” attitude as they become aware of the prevalence of cyber-attacks in the digital age of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Thermo XL5

Testing the Metal

November 27, 2018
Materials science has opened new possibilities for designers of cars, planes and other products. Metal alloys are now as precisely engineered as they are machined. The result is longer lasting, stronger parts. But with a wider selection of materials comes risk—how can you be sure that one piece of gray metal stock is different than another? Careful warehousing procedures and paperwork only go so far.
Bruce Morey
By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

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    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Up Front

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    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
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    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
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    AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

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    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
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    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract
    AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Viewpoints

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    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract
    AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

SME Speaks

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    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources
    EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract
    AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.

Workforce Pipeline

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    An In-Depth Look at Manufacturing USA

    Amy Bryson June 16, 2026
    Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, and reduce cost and risk.
  • Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources
    EVENTS

    Revitalizing America’s Energy Resources

    Steve Plumb June 16, 2026
    The United States needs to take a comprehensive approach to meet rapidly growing demand for energy while enhancing national security, Christopher Saldaña told attendees on Monday during his keynote presentation at the North American Research Conference (NAMRC) on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
  • Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract
    AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Texas Lockheed Martin Workers Approve Contract

    Michael McConnell June 16, 2026
    Lockheed Martin workers in Fort Worth, Texas, who build the F-35 fighter jet, will get a pay hike and see the end of mandatory overtime under terms of a new contract.
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