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Southern Illinois University researcher has a $200,000 grant to improve the ultrastrong sandwich materials hidden in car panels and airplane wings

The Grinding Doc analyzes a case where choosing up or down makes a big difference.

The UR20 cobot from Universal Robots A/S handles double the payload of the current model

Tungaloy helps shop reduce cycle time and number of cutting tools needed for complex part build.

Training is expensive, but so is not training

Automation is available to eliminate dull, dirty and dangerous tasks for workers at any size facility.

Shops may be unaware of these ceramic cutter applications and developments.

Machine economically and safely by estimating the forces involved with aggressive metal removal.

Tooling advances quicken the pace.

A new foam-like material could be a game-changer for helmets, body armor and automobile and aerospace parts.

Manufacturers expect wages to grow at a record rate as companies struggle to attract and retain workers.

Three benefits of automation that really can impact your machine shop.

Grooving titanium alloys and heat-resistant superalloys requires experience and patience.

With an eye toward continuous improvement, MW Components - Columbus likes to test cutting tools and solve issues on problem jobs.

Without skilled craftspeople, the Fourth Industrial Revolution won’t have its anticipated impact.

The MunchMan by Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions takes an aggressive approach to chip conveying and eliminating the dreaded bird's nest.

Get processes off to a strong start with effective, up-to-date sawing.

Finishing is an active area of CAD/CAM software development that becomes better every year. Discover how it can benefit your operations. 

Cutting Tool Engineering’s 2022 Benefits and Salary Survey reveals across-the-board income gains for metalworking professionals.

CNC monitoring system provides company with a "smarter" way to collect, analyze and visualize performance metrics.