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April 2023

The April 2023 edition of Smart Manufacturing is now available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.

 

Fiber optic cables and UTP Network cables all have their place in a connected hub.

Let’s Get Wired!

April 7, 2023
Visibility, uptime, profits, and part quality: why a networked manufacturing floor is no longer a nice-to-have
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Cloud-based solutions

Smart Software for Small & Medium-Sized Manufacturers

April 10, 2023
How scalable, cloud-based solutions level the playing field for SMMs
By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media
Will Pientowski, RedViking's lead machine builder, runs final inspections on a dynamic test system for a large aerospace manufacturer.

How Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Can Attract and Retain Top Talent

April 5, 2023
Taking calculated risks, investing in employees help SMMs achieve new levels of success
By Brad Marley Contributing Editor
Digital Transformation

Digital Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

April 6, 2023
Best practices to simplify automation and go paperless
By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media

Up Front

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Passport to Innovation

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Manufacturing USA Update

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Field Intelligence

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.

Voices AMplified

  • NEWS DESK

    Boeing Reaches Plea Deal For 737 Max Crashes

    Rachael Thomas November 7, 2025
    The Boeing Co. will avoid prosecution following a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two 737 Max jet crashes that killed 346 people.
  • NEWS DESK

    Indiana Goes Big on Nuclear Energy

    Staff Writer November 7, 2025
    First American Nuclear Co. (FANCO) is planning what could eventually amount to a $4-billion investment in Indiana. The massive program will encompass a new headquarters, as well as manufacturing facilities and an energy park, and fund the development of FANCO’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology, the company announced.
  • PRESS RELEASES

    Todd Hughes Returns to Nidec as West Coast Sales Manager

    PRESS RELEASE: Nidec Machine Tool America LLC November 7, 2025
    Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as regional sales manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia.