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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
May 2018
Manufacturing Engineering: May 2018
The May 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
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The Future Looks Bright for Lights-Out Moldmaking
May 1, 2018
At a conference for moldmakers I attended about 20 years ago, the group discussed how to find employees to work the third shift. It seemed that everyone at the meeting was having problems filling their third shifts.
By
Clare Goldsberry
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Compressing the Moldmaking Design and Production Process
May 2, 2018
Moldmakers are under constant pressure to speed up the moldmaking process, improving their processes and product quality while boosting productivity.
By
Patrick Waurzyniak
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Controls
Micro Cutting Tool Options Expand as Applications Increase
May 2, 2018
Solid-carbide micro cutting tools about the diameter of human hair or smaller—some producing parts visible only under a microscope—are making a huge impact on manufacturing highly advanced electronics, automotive and aerospace fuel injection systems, and medical instruments and implants.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Aerospace & Defense
Medical
Motorized Vehicles
Oil Patch Transition: Manufacturing Adapts as Prices Recover
May 3, 2018
Manufacturing for the oil and gas markets is in a transition. The oil market has firmed up after prices plunged earlier this decade. That’s helping suppliers of machines used to produce parts for oil and gas exploration and distribution, as well as the companies that make those parts.
By
Bill Koenig
Senior Editor,
SME Media
Macro Economics, Micro Burrs: Get a Handle on Cost per Part, Set a Target
May 3, 2018
The mindset that should accompany decision making about how best to deburr parts should depend on establishing a target for cost per part. That’s the sage advice of LaRoux Gillespie, Dr. Eng, FSME, CMfgE, PE, a past president of SME and author of 13 books on burrs and deburring.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Finishing & Coatings
Shop Solutions
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Up Front
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
SME Speaks
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Mfg Intel
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Software Update
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Tech Update
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Workforce Pipeline
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
Viewpoints
NEWS DESK
Lockheed Martin Gets $991 Million for F-35 Updates
Rachael Thomas
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Navy has awarded $991.1 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. to produce 432 electronic warfare modification kits for F-35 jets, American Machinist reported. These kits cover F-35 jets for the Air Force and the Navy, as well as other allies using Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Honda Suspends Plans for EV Plant
Michael McConnell
May 19, 2026
Honda has indefinitely paused plans to build an $11 billion electric vehicle factory in Canada.
PRESS RELEASES
KUKA to Present Robotic Palletizing at EXPO PACK México
PRESS RELEASE: KUKA
May 19, 2026
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry from June 2-5 in México City, México, booth 3456. The company will display its latest palletizing, packaging and intralogistics automation technologies through two live demonstrations, including a fully integrated, end-to-end multi-robot cell.
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