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Manufacturing Engineering: October 2019

The October 2019 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
A programmer uses simulation within NX CAD/CAM design software to help verify the CAM setup for a machining process.

High-Quality Parts Demand Top-Notch CAD/CAM

October 3, 2019
The latest entries from CAD/CAM software developers help users boost programming efficiencies with generative designs, additive manufacturing, and more.
Pat Waurzyniak
By Patrick Waurzyniak Contributing Editor, SME Media
From robots to CNC machine tools, MES provides improved visibility, leading to higher levels of production efficiency.

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): The Missing Link

October 3, 2019
Executing on your full manufacturing potential.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Powerful applications are being built by manufacturing experts using development platforms.

Software: Making In-House Apps with Low-Code, No-Code Platforms

October 4, 2019
Banking on the premise that sometimes the best ideas for solving problems come from the ground up, manufacturers are adopting no-code and low-code programming platforms to let employees solve problems by building their own custom apps.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
An Index MS lathe simultaneously machines on six independent part spindles (three visible here). The spindles rotate in a drum so each station attacks the part in turn, producing complex forms in seconds.

One Spindle, Two Spindles, Three Spindles, More?

October 4, 2019
Comparing and contrasting this key machine tool attribute helps manufacturers choose the best option.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
SuperATV machines a range of aftermarket ATV and UTV parts and accessories—from axles to long travel kits—that are designed to improve machine performance.

Toolholding Applications Offer Win-Win Scenarios

October 7, 2019
Defeating chatter, increasing speeds and feeds, defeating pullout, and reducing cycle times hold the keys to success.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Metrology-grade laser scanners are expanding their range of applications.

Laser Scanners Demand Attention as Technology Improves

October 7, 2019
Metrology-grade laser scanners are expanding their range of applications. New users are finding the main attractions of laser scanners—speed and ease of use. What prevented more widespread use in the past were laser scanners’ perceived tradeoffs. Using one usually meant sacrificing accuracy or working with noisy data.
Bruce Morey
By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Increase OEE with Retrofitting and Predictive Maintenance

    Kip Hanson July 13, 2026
    The February 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing featured a story on the merits of regularly replacing aging machine tools. The consensus in “Time to Say Goodbye” was that, to stay competitive, shops should consider investing in the latest and greatest capital equipment every 10 years or so—maybe sooner.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Bill Would Maintain Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

    Michael McConnell July 13, 2026
    A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to keep funding Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), despite being a perpetual target of the Trump administration.
  • IMTS

    MaintainX

    Staff Writer July 10, 2026
    MaintainX is a mobile-first computerized maintenance management system and enterprise asset management that helps teams reduce downtime, improve efficiency and optimize asset performance using AI insights.

Upfront

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Increase OEE with Retrofitting and Predictive Maintenance

    Kip Hanson July 13, 2026
    The February 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing featured a story on the merits of regularly replacing aging machine tools. The consensus in “Time to Say Goodbye” was that, to stay competitive, shops should consider investing in the latest and greatest capital equipment every 10 years or so—maybe sooner.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Bill Would Maintain Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

    Michael McConnell July 13, 2026
    A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to keep funding Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), despite being a perpetual target of the Trump administration.
  • IMTS

    MaintainX

    Staff Writer July 10, 2026
    MaintainX is a mobile-first computerized maintenance management system and enterprise asset management that helps teams reduce downtime, improve efficiency and optimize asset performance using AI insights.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Increase OEE with Retrofitting and Predictive Maintenance

    Kip Hanson July 13, 2026
    The February 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing featured a story on the merits of regularly replacing aging machine tools. The consensus in “Time to Say Goodbye” was that, to stay competitive, shops should consider investing in the latest and greatest capital equipment every 10 years or so—maybe sooner.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Bill Would Maintain Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

    Michael McConnell July 13, 2026
    A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to keep funding Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), despite being a perpetual target of the Trump administration.
  • IMTS

    MaintainX

    Staff Writer July 10, 2026
    MaintainX is a mobile-first computerized maintenance management system and enterprise asset management that helps teams reduce downtime, improve efficiency and optimize asset performance using AI insights.

SME Speaks

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Increase OEE with Retrofitting and Predictive Maintenance

    Kip Hanson July 13, 2026
    The February 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing featured a story on the merits of regularly replacing aging machine tools. The consensus in “Time to Say Goodbye” was that, to stay competitive, shops should consider investing in the latest and greatest capital equipment every 10 years or so—maybe sooner.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Bill Would Maintain Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

    Michael McConnell July 13, 2026
    A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to keep funding Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), despite being a perpetual target of the Trump administration.
  • IMTS

    MaintainX

    Staff Writer July 10, 2026
    MaintainX is a mobile-first computerized maintenance management system and enterprise asset management that helps teams reduce downtime, improve efficiency and optimize asset performance using AI insights.

Workforce Pipeline

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Increase OEE with Retrofitting and Predictive Maintenance

    Kip Hanson July 13, 2026
    The February 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing featured a story on the merits of regularly replacing aging machine tools. The consensus in “Time to Say Goodbye” was that, to stay competitive, shops should consider investing in the latest and greatest capital equipment every 10 years or so—maybe sooner.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Bill Would Maintain Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

    Michael McConnell July 13, 2026
    A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to keep funding Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), despite being a perpetual target of the Trump administration.
  • IMTS

    MaintainX

    Staff Writer July 10, 2026
    MaintainX is a mobile-first computerized maintenance management system and enterprise asset management that helps teams reduce downtime, improve efficiency and optimize asset performance using AI insights.

Viewpoints

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Increase OEE with Retrofitting and Predictive Maintenance

    Kip Hanson July 13, 2026
    The February 2025 edition of Smart Manufacturing featured a story on the merits of regularly replacing aging machine tools. The consensus in “Time to Say Goodbye” was that, to stay competitive, shops should consider investing in the latest and greatest capital equipment every 10 years or so—maybe sooner.
  • GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS

    Bill Would Maintain Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

    Michael McConnell July 13, 2026
    A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to keep funding Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), despite being a perpetual target of the Trump administration.
  • IMTS

    MaintainX

    Staff Writer July 10, 2026
    MaintainX is a mobile-first computerized maintenance management system and enterprise asset management that helps teams reduce downtime, improve efficiency and optimize asset performance using AI insights.