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Manufacturing Engineering: October 2020

The October 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
The new Muratec LS3015HL is a hybrid combining a 6-kW ‘flying laser’ with punch and threading capabilities.

Fab Cutting Update: Laser and Waterjet

September 23, 2020
What doesn’t happen in Vegas stays in our magazine. So, we bring you some highlights of the exciting advances in cutting you would have seen at FABTECH 2020 this year in Las Vegas, which has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
An Amada laser system welds a 0.250" stainless steel pressure vessel heating tube.

Welding With Laser

September 24, 2020
As more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and job shops “warm up” to the idea of laser welding, many have turned their attention to four specific technologies.
Geoff Giordano
By Geoff Giordano Contributing Editor, SME Media
Iscar’s ECAl-H3R three-flute, chatter-free end mill for high MRR in aluminum.

Today’s Solid-Carbide Tools Are Top Producers

September 25, 2020
Solid-carbide round tools have seemingly been around forever; before them, high-speed steel (HSS) tools ruled the roost, and after them a growing selection of alternative processes like indexables, EDM, waterjet and now additive manufacturing emerged as competition.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Pilots never see the outside world through the canopy. They see an image of it.

Building and Verifying Tooling for F-35 Fighter Jet Canopy

September 28, 2020
Hockley Pattern & Tool, Halesowen, England, is an example of a company dedicated to the art and science of making perfect tooling.
By James Barns Managing Director, Metrology UK

Shop Solutions

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Up Front

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

SME Speaks

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Research Focus

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Marketing for Manufacturing

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Workforce Pipeline

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Viewpoints

  • SMART MANUFACTURING

    Smart Thinking: Robot Reality Check

    Amy Bryson December 16, 2025
    Advanced robotic solutions help manufacturers automate processes, become more efficient and address workforce shortages. From cobots working with humans in a fixed workspace to humanoids designed to handle a wider range of tasks that require dexterity, mobility and cognitive abilities, advancements in AI, sensor technology and a need for more adaptable solutions drive innovation forward.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Nissan Appoints Victor Taylor as Division Vice President

    PRESS RELEASE: Nissan Motor Corp. December 16, 2025
    Nissan Motor Corp. has named Victor Taylor division vice president, U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management and production engineering. Appointed to this position in December 2025, he is responsible for Nissan's three U.S. manufacturing sites—Canton, Miss.; Smyrna, Tenn.; and Decherd, Tenn.—as well as U.S. supply chain management and production engineering.  
  • NEWS DESK

    Funding Frozen for Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

    Cary Gitter December 16, 2025
    Federal and state agencies have frozen all funding for the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).