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Manufacturing Engineering: May 2019

The May 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Industrial AM Systems Producers Continue Rapid Growth

Industrial AM Systems Producers Continue Rapid Growth

May 6, 2019
The world of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, is quickly changing. The technology allows companies to manufacture products faster, with greater variation, and often with entirely new forms and functions.
Ray Huff Associate Engineer, Wohlers Associates Inc.
By Ray Huff Associate Engineer, Wohlers Associates, Inc.
Terry Wohlers
By Terry Wohlers Head of Advisory Services and Market Intelligence, Wohlers Associates
Additive Machines Go Mainstream

Additive Machines Go Mainstream

May 7, 2019
Additive manufacturing, and AM machines, have gone mainstream over the past five years. The technology has advanced. More materials, including metals and composites, are being used for 3D printing, where parts are made from a digital design.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media
Implementing Industry 4.0 in Three Key Steps

Implementing Industry 4.0 in Three Key Steps

May 6, 2019
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of Industry 4.0, and perhaps a bit sheepish about your lack of progress, you’ve got good company.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
Tool Advances Boost Success in Parting and Grooving

Tool Advances Boost Success in Parting and Grooving

May 8, 2019
When it comes to parting off and grooving processes, the long and the short of it is this: one, parting off goes deep—down to removing the pip—and two, grooving plunges are shallower and can include multidirectional turning.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Getting a Clearer Picture with Advanced Simulation Software

Getting a Clearer Picture with Advanced Simulation Software

May 7, 2019
Simulation in manufacturing is becoming much more pervasive. Advanced visualizations are used everywhere, from machining on shop-floor CNCs to offline CAD/CAM programming of NC equipment.
Pat Waurzyniak
By Patrick Waurzyniak Contributing Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Job Market Shows Strength in Latest Labor Dept. Report

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    The economy was unexpectedly strong last month, with employers adding 162,000 jobs—far above economists’ forecasts and making observers wonder if the Federal Reserve will soon increase interest rates.
  • IMTS

    Methods Machine Tools

    Staff Writer September 4, 2026
    Methods Machine Tools is a supplier of precision CNC machine tools, automation systems and manufacturing engineering services for North American manufacturers. Founded in 1958, the company provides machining equipment, automation integration, technical support, training and application engineering to help manufacturers improve productivity and precision. Methods serves a range of high-performance manufacturing industries through a network of technical centers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Mulling Semiconductor Tariffs

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    President Donald Trump is thinking about adding new tariffs to semiconductors, laptops, gaming hardware and data center servers, according to several reports.

Up Front

  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Job Market Shows Strength in Latest Labor Dept. Report

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    The economy was unexpectedly strong last month, with employers adding 162,000 jobs—far above economists’ forecasts and making observers wonder if the Federal Reserve will soon increase interest rates.
  • IMTS

    Methods Machine Tools

    Staff Writer September 4, 2026
    Methods Machine Tools is a supplier of precision CNC machine tools, automation systems and manufacturing engineering services for North American manufacturers. Founded in 1958, the company provides machining equipment, automation integration, technical support, training and application engineering to help manufacturers improve productivity and precision. Methods serves a range of high-performance manufacturing industries through a network of technical centers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Mulling Semiconductor Tariffs

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    President Donald Trump is thinking about adding new tariffs to semiconductors, laptops, gaming hardware and data center servers, according to several reports.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Job Market Shows Strength in Latest Labor Dept. Report

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    The economy was unexpectedly strong last month, with employers adding 162,000 jobs—far above economists’ forecasts and making observers wonder if the Federal Reserve will soon increase interest rates.
  • IMTS

    Methods Machine Tools

    Staff Writer September 4, 2026
    Methods Machine Tools is a supplier of precision CNC machine tools, automation systems and manufacturing engineering services for North American manufacturers. Founded in 1958, the company provides machining equipment, automation integration, technical support, training and application engineering to help manufacturers improve productivity and precision. Methods serves a range of high-performance manufacturing industries through a network of technical centers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Mulling Semiconductor Tariffs

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    President Donald Trump is thinking about adding new tariffs to semiconductors, laptops, gaming hardware and data center servers, according to several reports.

SME Speaks

  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Job Market Shows Strength in Latest Labor Dept. Report

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    The economy was unexpectedly strong last month, with employers adding 162,000 jobs—far above economists’ forecasts and making observers wonder if the Federal Reserve will soon increase interest rates.
  • IMTS

    Methods Machine Tools

    Staff Writer September 4, 2026
    Methods Machine Tools is a supplier of precision CNC machine tools, automation systems and manufacturing engineering services for North American manufacturers. Founded in 1958, the company provides machining equipment, automation integration, technical support, training and application engineering to help manufacturers improve productivity and precision. Methods serves a range of high-performance manufacturing industries through a network of technical centers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Mulling Semiconductor Tariffs

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    President Donald Trump is thinking about adding new tariffs to semiconductors, laptops, gaming hardware and data center servers, according to several reports.

Workforce Pipeline

  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Job Market Shows Strength in Latest Labor Dept. Report

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    The economy was unexpectedly strong last month, with employers adding 162,000 jobs—far above economists’ forecasts and making observers wonder if the Federal Reserve will soon increase interest rates.
  • IMTS

    Methods Machine Tools

    Staff Writer September 4, 2026
    Methods Machine Tools is a supplier of precision CNC machine tools, automation systems and manufacturing engineering services for North American manufacturers. Founded in 1958, the company provides machining equipment, automation integration, technical support, training and application engineering to help manufacturers improve productivity and precision. Methods serves a range of high-performance manufacturing industries through a network of technical centers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Mulling Semiconductor Tariffs

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    President Donald Trump is thinking about adding new tariffs to semiconductors, laptops, gaming hardware and data center servers, according to several reports.

Viewpoints

  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Job Market Shows Strength in Latest Labor Dept. Report

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    The economy was unexpectedly strong last month, with employers adding 162,000 jobs—far above economists’ forecasts and making observers wonder if the Federal Reserve will soon increase interest rates.
  • IMTS

    Methods Machine Tools

    Staff Writer September 4, 2026
    Methods Machine Tools is a supplier of precision CNC machine tools, automation systems and manufacturing engineering services for North American manufacturers. Founded in 1958, the company provides machining equipment, automation integration, technical support, training and application engineering to help manufacturers improve productivity and precision. Methods serves a range of high-performance manufacturing industries through a network of technical centers across the U.S. and Canada.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Mulling Semiconductor Tariffs

    Michael McConnell September 4, 2026
    President Donald Trump is thinking about adding new tariffs to semiconductors, laptops, gaming hardware and data center servers, according to several reports.

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