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Manufacturing Engineering: January 2019

The January 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Who’s Afraid of Five-Axis Machining?

Who’s Afraid of Five-Axis Machining?

January 2, 2019
According to McNamara, director of sales for Doosan Machine Tools America (Pine Brook, NJ), the most important tools in getting customers to move into five-axis machining are features within the control that make it simple to create, understand and prove out machining programs.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Workhorse 7000 Series Aluminum in Search of Increased MRR

Workhorse 7000 Series Aluminum in Search of Increased MRR

January 3, 2019
It’s not too difficult to understand the importance of machining aluminum for aerospace applications. High volumes of aluminum are used, principally for structural components.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Custom Cutting Tools Create a Competitive Edge

Custom Cutting Tools Create a Competitive Edge

January 4, 2019
For certain machining applications, off-the-shelf cutters come up short. Here’s how to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve part quality with a custom cutting tool solution.
By ME Staff Report
The Evolution of Workholding

The Evolution of Workholding

January 8, 2019
Makers of workholding devices face a moving target. The machine tools they work with are changing. There’s more high-speed machining. More high-feed machining. More multi-axis machines. New uses of coolant to reduce temperatures during cutting operations.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media
Diesel Propulsion Takes to the Skies

Diesel Propulsion Takes to the Skies

January 8, 2019
In a small town in northwestern Wisconsin, a dedicated group of engineers, designers, and machinists are working with a visionary management team on a concept that could have a revolutionary effect on general aviation and impact other forms of flight.
By Frank Burke Contributing Writer, SME Media

Shop Solutions

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    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Up Front

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

MFG Intel

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

SME Speaks

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Workforce Pipeline

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Viewpoints

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

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