U.S.: The Once and Future Manufacturing Leader May 21, 2021 The U.S. has not been competitive, so companies sourced offshore to meet consumer and industrial demand for low-priced goods. Fortunately, however, a positive localization trend since 2010 indicates an increasing rate of reshoring by U.S. companies and foreign direct investment by foreign companies.
Swiss-Style Machines Simplified May 13, 2021 Stressed out at the thought of programming, operating, or owning a Swiss-style CNC lathe? Chill out. It’s easier than you think.
Taking on the Tough Stuff May 14, 2021 Better wheels and more capable machines add to grinding’s edge on tough materials
Smart Manufacturing Takeaways From NASA’s Latest Trip to Mars October 19, 2021 NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. SME’s Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter.
NASA HUNCH Program Meets Need for Components, Machinists October 20, 2021 NASA HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) was founded by Stacy Hale at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The HUNCH hardware program charges students with machining components for lockers on the International Space Station (ISS).
Learning is a Continuing Venture February 7, 2022 The Composites Manufacturing Technical Group of SME recognized two individuals and two prominent composites manufacturing organizations at its 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards program.
The Past, Present and Future of Manufacturing February 15, 2022 Manufacturing technology has a rich history in this country, one that we can all be proud of.
GF Machining Solutions Announces New President of North America February 1, 2022 GF Machining Solutions has appointed Chris Jones as the company’s President and Managing Director of North America.
Sandvik Coromant Reveals a New Form of Chip Control October 26, 2021 Sandvik Coromant launches new software module for controlled chip breaking.
Organization and Personnel Change at Rollomatic October 18, 2021 The company creates a new laser unit while releasing a new tool grinding machine.