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Manufacturing Engineering: September 2023

The September 2023 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Disparate software systems increasingly are being integrated to provide more comprehensive solutions. Companies can gain an enormous advantage by linking enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution systems and product lifecycle management systems as part of a greater Industrial Internet of Things strategy.

Plugged in Platforms

September 11, 2023
Discover how software integration is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, breaking down data silos, and streamlining processes for greater efficiency and productivity.
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Rendering of a car engine valve body manufactured using a CNC machine tool.

Sustaining CAD/CAM Agility

September 15, 2023
Explore the transformative impact of cloud, edge computing, large language models (LLM), and convergence in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated data systems and automation for improved productivity and innovation.
Thom Cannell
By Thom Cannell Contributing Editor
Tiger·tec Gold grades for Steel 2023.

CNC Turning Technology Targets Its Many Facets

September 20, 2023
Uncover the latest innovations reshaping CNC turning and precision manufacturing. Delve into advanced tooling solutions, strategies for automation, trochoidal turning methods, and the seamless fusion of milling and turning processes through CNC control technology. These advancements are designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in machining operations.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Theoretically, with enough data and the right algorithm, AI and machine learning could assess machine condition, adjust programs to improve throughput or quality, and perhaps more. But manufacturers must pick their AI battles carefully, based in part on what’s available from machine tool and control builders.

Machine Learning for Machine Tools

September 5, 2023
Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing, from generative design to AI-controlled production, process optimization, and predictive maintenance, highlighting the revolutionary potential and challenges of integrating AI into various manufacturing processes.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media

Shop Solutions

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

Up Front

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

SME Speaks

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

Advanced Manufacturing Now

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

Inclusive Insights

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

Workforce Development

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

Viewpoints

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.

Voices AMplified

  • NEWS DESK

    Velocity Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Ohio Plant

    PRESS RELEASE: Velocity Group August 14, 2026
    Velocity Group, an Ohio-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-mix, low- to mid- volume assembly, injection molding and tooling for electronic and electro-mechanical products, is opening a new 80,000-square-foot plant that will triple its production capacity and support larger, more complex and higher-precision components and assemblies, including those needed to run data center power, cooling and networking systems.
  • NEWS DESK

    GM Signs $4.5-Billion Parts Deal With Management Co.

    Michael McConnell August 14, 2026
    General Motors Co. has made an agreement with a third-party inventory management company called Procura Auto Parts to help the automaker preserve cash and reduce the supply chain disruptions that it has suffered in recent years.
  • INCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

    The Future of Manufacturing Is in Your Hands. Literally.

    Dave Boeldt, Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth August 14, 2026
    It's easy to fall into the rabbit hole of your phone’s app store. Countless options exist that promise to make your life easier, and more are coming online every day.