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February 2023

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

 

Cybersecurity Smart Factory

As Smart Factory Security Improves… Vigilance is Key

February 14, 2023
Proliferation of cyber threats puts manufacturers at risk
By Karen Haywood Queen Contributing Editor, SME Media
Lawyer Townsend L. Bourne moderates a panel during the Coalition for Government Procurement’s Spring Training Conference in June.

Navigating Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0

February 9, 2023
DoD steps up cyber safety rules for suppliers
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
Wake up, America. According to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, 90 percent of leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing is now done outside of the U.S., mostly in Asia.

Passing the CHIPS

February 7, 2023
The U.S. government is investing billions into semiconductor research, development, and production. What does it mean for manufacturers?
Kip Hanson
By Kip Hanson Contributing Editor, SME Media
Manufacturing leaders

Cyber Experts Speak

February 13, 2023
The code to a more secure factory
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.