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For SME and Manufacturing Engineering (ME), 2022 has proven to be consequential.

Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing has guided industry for decades. But JIT's time may be running out.

Regionalization is becoming a powerful strategy to overcome risks to business continuity arising from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and other challenges. But using it purely as a defensive de-risking maneuver misses the overall narrative.

SME's mission encompasses enhancing manufacturing competitiveness, workforce development, and national security, showcased in the Annual Report and highlighted in the October Manufacturing Engineering issue, while they also participate in Manufacturing Day with engaging programs.

With U.S. unemployment spiking in 2020, the skills gap in manufacturing continues to worsen.

At a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Mexico, it quickly became clear that AI in the factory was a fantastic solution to help human workers achieve greater levels of success; a human plus machine scenario where AI enhances the capabilities of, rather than replaces, human workers.

The word “reconditioned” can ignite visions of worn, overworked products inferior to new ones. The reality is as long as you purchase from a reputable supplier, reconditioned cutting tools will deliver the same consistent results as they did upon initial purchase.

Claudia Jarrett, U.S. country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains why robots are more than affordable for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Specifications alone don’t tell the full story of a machine’s value – discover three key areas to explore when making a machine tool purchase.

Why manufacturing hiring managers need to take a page from the "gig" economy to fill hourly job openings.