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Manufacturing Engineering: November 2019

The November 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.

Adapting Metal Cutting to Higher Power, Higher-Speed Lasers

October 25, 2019
Using lasers to cut metal, especially sheet metal or tubes, continues to show its value. The market is becoming dominated by the newer solid-state fiber laser over its CO2 gas rival. Fiber’s advantages in ease of operation, packaging and efficiency are clear.
Bruce Morey
By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media

Fast, Reliable Abrasive Waterjets Offer New Cutting Efficiencies

October 25, 2019
Abrasive waterjet machining technologies promise fast, clean cutting with high-pressure waterjets approaching 100,000 psi (689 MPa.)
Pat Waurzyniak
By Patrick Waurzyniak Contributing Editor, SME Media

Traditional Versus Laser Welding

October 28, 2019
With much faster processing speeds and higher quality, you might think laser welding would quickly take over the field. But traditional welding hangs on. And depending on who you ask and what applications you consider, it may never go away.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

EDM Performance Up, Manufacturing Costs Down

October 28, 2019
Manufacturers of products as diverse as die and mold, aerospace and medical devices are gaining advantage with improved wire and sinker electrical discharge machines (EDM).
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media

Generative Design and the Conventional Machine Shop

October 29, 2019
The term generative design has been popping up in the manufacturing world of late. Its promise is to create many design permutations to let engineers choose an optimum one that meets sometimes conflicting requirements.
By Joshua Swainston Content Marketing Writer, OMAX Corp.

Shop Solutions

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Upfront

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

SME Speaks

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Workforce Pipeline

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Viewpoints

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Software Update

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

Energy Special Section

  • PRESS RELEASES

    Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions at IMTS 2026

    PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant May 12, 2026
    Leading cutting tool specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will highlight its comprehensive approach to solving real-world challenges in machining, metalworking and production at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 14–19 in Chicago.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Recognizing SME’s 2026 Board of Directors

    PRESS RELEASE: SME May 12, 2026
    At a time when manufacturers are accelerating innovation to strengthen competitiveness and building a future-ready workforce, SME, the nonprofit committed to advancing manufacturing technology and developing America’s talent, is recognizing the leaders serving on its 2026 Board of Directors. Rebecca R. Taylor, Chief Business and Public Affairs Officer of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, serves as SME’s president.  
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Comau, Omron Robotics to Collaborate on Industrial Solutions

    PRESS RELEASE: Comau May 12, 2026
    COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics - markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.