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25 Apr 2025
How I Made It: Aneesa Muthana
Aneesa Muthana grew up helping out at her parents’ Chicago grinding shop before striking out on her own in the ‘90s. When business slowed down dramatically, she embraced change and built her machine shop into a modern facility using Swiss-type CNC machines.

22 Apr 2025
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

15 Apr 2025
“Turning” the Tables: 10 Must-Read Articles to Sharpen Your Lathe Game
From complex Swiss-type lathes to turning basics, we’ve rounded up 10 turning articles for both beginners and advanced machinists.

7 Apr 2025
Soft Skills Prove a Sharp Edge in Plastics Manufacturing
East Coast Precision Manufacturing’s uncommon specialties attract many customers — but its prompt, earnest communication strategy is what wins it repeat business.

25 Mar 2025
View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop
Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

21 Mar 2025
Inverted Milling Offers Power in a Compact Machine
To compete in terms of stability and horsepower, Modig’s recent IM-8 mill takes an unorthodox approach: positioning the spindle at the bottom of the work area.
Tooling See All

24 Feb 2025
Stability Maps for Milling
Selecting stable radial depths of cut for 2.5D milling.

22 Jan 2025
Picking the Right End Mill
Kennametal global product manager Katie Myers explains how cutting tool features can impact machining strategies for different materials.

10 Jan 2025
Inside the Process of Cutting Tool Recycling
Global Tungsten & Powders, part of the Ceratizit Group, sheds light on the processing steps that convert a shop’s used inserts into new tools and other applications.

6 Jan 2025
Indexable Drill Heads Double Profitability
Moving to a robust line of indexable drills enabled this shop to dramatically alter the manufacturing process for a problem part, doubling its profitability.

23 Dec 2024
Measuring Torque, Thrust Force for Smart Drilling Operations
To monitor drilling operations for smart manufacturing solutions, torque and thrust force can be measured.

18 Dec 2024
PowRgrip Responds to Three Tooling Trends
Rego-Fix’s PowRgrip tooling system has expanded over the past 20 years to incorporate a wider range of tool sizes, as well as automation.
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21 Apr 2025
Enhancing the Shop Floor with AI
How can AI and digital twins use data gathered on the shop floor? Learn how these digital tools can improve efficiency through programming, maintenance, sustainability and more.

11 Apr 2025
Digital Twin Provides Real-Time Feedback on Part Quality
By gathering data directly from the sensors of the CNC machine, the digital twin offered by Gemineering can identify whether a part is in tolerance and even identify the moment in the toolpath when a part fails to achieve tolerance.

24 Mar 2025
Machine Monitoring Integrates With ERP to Reduce Errors
By investing in machine monitoring that links machine data with the shop’s ERP system, this machine shop broke down communication barriers and dramatically reduced errors.

19 May 2025
Digital Twins Hand Moldmaker a Programming Edge
How can digital twins help solve a labor shortage? This tool and die shop uses digital twin technology to reverse engineer molds for glass bottles, making the process both faster and more reliable.

20 Mar 2025
Blueprints to Chips: CAD/CAM Tips and Tricks
This collection of articles delves into the latest CAD/CAM innovations, from AI-driven automation and optimized tool paths to the impact of digital twins and system requirements.

17 Mar 2025
Taking Machine Monitoring from Data to Action
What will define the next stage of machine monitoring software? MachineMetrics’ Rutherford Wilson believes the answer will look something like a manufacturing execution system.
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18 Apr 2025
Surface Finish Underfoot
Surface finish has a role in everything we see and touch.

31 Mar 2025
Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.

26 Feb 2025
Marathon Precision’s Engineering Playground: One Shop’s Secret to Sustaining High Tech, Low-Volume and High Morale
Half an airplane on the wall, a ten-foot metal dragon, and a full-blown recording studio might not scream “manufacturing efficiency,” yet Marathon Precision proves otherwise. Here’s how forging, complex CNC operations and staff-driven creative projects combine to fuel the shop’s productivity and profitability.

25 Feb 2025
Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event
Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

3 Feb 2025
Simplicity Meets Function in Starrett Programmable Indicator
Programmable, touchscreen-controlled indicators like Starrett’s W4900 can perform a wider range of tasks than either dial or traditional digital counterparts while proving simpler to use.

31 Jan 2025
Automating Fixed-Body Plug Gaging
How tight-tolerance gaging and in-process automation can converge to streamline manufacturing processes.
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22 Apr 2025
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

21 Apr 2025
Enhancing the Shop Floor with AI
How can AI and digital twins use data gathered on the shop floor? Learn how these digital tools can improve efficiency through programming, maintenance, sustainability and more.

9 Apr 2025
AMRs Are Moving Into Manufacturing: 4 Considerations for Implementation
AMRs can provide a flexible, easy-to-use automation platform so long as manufacturers choose a suitable task and prepare their facilities.

28 Mar 2025
4 Manufacturing Trends That Cannot Be Ignored
The next five years will present their own unique set of challenges, and shops can alleviate them by embracing these technologies and trends.

20 Mar 2025
Blueprints to Chips: CAD/CAM Tips and Tricks
This collection of articles delves into the latest CAD/CAM innovations, from AI-driven automation and optimized tool paths to the impact of digital twins and system requirements.

19 Mar 2025
3 Machine Options to Aid Automation
Don’t overlook controller options, process security options and coolant handling when staring down the line items of a new machine purchase.
TASC

4 Feb 2025
Why Add TASC to Your List?
TASC 2025 takes place in Indianapolis this August. Attendees will be able to learn automation strategies from their peers: All information—no bluster.

23 Jan 2025 Automation
Why We Ask Machine Shop Leaders to Speak at TASC – The Automated Shop Conference
TASC is our industry’s premier peer-to-peer automation stage where America’s shop leaders refine the art of metalworking and CNC machining. For conference speakers, it's also an opportunity to showcase your skills and gain exposure for your business. Here are five why stepping into the spotlight at TASC could be your smartest move toward elevating your shop.

10 Oct 2024 Machines
IMTS 2024: Trends & Takeaways From the 91��Ƶ��վ�� Editorial Team
The 91��Ƶ��վ�� editorial team highlights their takeaways from IMTS 2024 in a video recap.

9 Sep 2024 Basics
10 Tips to Make the Most of IMTS
IMTS only happens every two years. Here’s how to make the most of your time at the 2024 show.

23 Oct 2023 Automation
Takeaways From TASC
Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.

26 Sep 2023 Automation
3 TASC Topics That Touch on Automation Considerations for Job Shops
Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.
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13 Sep 2024
DN Solutions America Unveils Impressive Chicago Technical Center at IMTS 2024
New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

13 Sep 2024
Coming to McCormick Place in April: Additive FOR Manufacturing at Formnext Chicago
New U.S.-based event announced in 2021 finally debuts next year: focuses on complete additive manufacturing value chain. More at formnextchicago.com.

12 Sep 2024
Chiron Group Unveils Virtual Showroom & Live Demos at IMTS 2024
Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

12 Sep 2024
JTEKT Debuts Eight Machines at IMTS
Half of the 16 machines in the company’s booth are world or North American debuts.

12 Sep 2024
Go Big or Go Home: Hwacheon Displays a Wide Variety of Machinery at IMTS 2024
Learn more about the variety of technology and machinery Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. is featuring at its IMTS 2024 booth.

12 Sep 2024
FANUC Details Robotic Vision, ROBODRILLS and More at IMTS 2024
FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.
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23 Apr 2025
3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization
Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.

18 Apr 2025
Surface Finish Underfoot
Surface finish has a role in everything we see and touch.

2 Apr 2025
Can U.S. Manufacturing Beat Trade Volatility? Lessons from Tormach's Global Strategy
As new tariffs loom, Tormach’s CEO shares how the company has adapted its supply chain to mitigate risk. By shifting production from Asia to Mexico and redesigning key products, the company is showing how strategic agility is the key to surviving and thriving in a volatile trade environment.

31 Mar 2025
Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.

19 Mar 2025
3 Machine Options to Aid Automation
Don’t overlook controller options, process security options and coolant handling when staring down the line items of a new machine purchase.

3 Mar 2025
One Machine Shop's Unlikely Edge: Generosity, Creativity and Vertical Integration
Here's how Marathon Precision masterfully pairs trust, creativity and a full spectrum of manufacturing tech — from blacksmithing to precision CNC machining — to outpace competitors.
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25 Mar 2025
View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop
Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

4 Mar 2025
Shop Tour Video: Inside a Family-Owned Machine Shop Specializing in High-Precision Plastics
In this episode of “View From My Shop,” East Coast Precision Manufacturing guides us through their plastics job shop. Learn how this shop has quickly and inexpensively built out its shop floor, as well as how it formed a niche for itself during difficult business conditions.

6 Feb 2025
Shop Tour Video: You've Never Seen a Manufacturing Facility Like This
In the latest installment of our “View From My Shop” series, explore Marathon Precision’s multi-process approach to manufacturing, where blacksmiths and hand-forged dies meet state-of-the-art CNC machining. Discover how restoring classic muscle cars and building custom art projects creates a dynamic shop culture — and draws top talent to this unique and innovative metalworking facility.

9 Jan 2025
Shop Tour Video: From Garage Shop to Leading Aerospace Supplier
From repairing aircraft interiors to manufacturing medical implants, Superior Joining Technologies excels at CNC machining, TIG welding, laser welding, and NADCAP-accredited nondestructive testing. Discover how this Rockford-based company supports the aerospace industry through a combination of advanced technologies.

19 Dec 2024
Inside a High-Volume CNC Shop Powered by Custom Shop Management Software | Machine Shop Tour
How does a CNC machine shop meet the demands of high-volume aerospace and medical manufacturing? In this shop tour, Hirsh Precision Products showcases how their custom production management software integrates with the shop floor to drive efficiency, quality control, and traceability — and serve as the backbone of their AS9100 and ISO 13485-certified operations.

24 Oct 2024
Inside Machineosaurus: Unique Job Shop with Dinosaur-Named CNC Machines, Four-Day Workweek & High-Precision Machining
Take a tour of Machineosaurus, a Massachusetts machine shop where every CNC machine is named after a dinosaur!
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11 Apr 2023
91��Ƶ��վ��- Season 2 Episode 6: Why, and How, Hardinge is Reshoring Machine Tool Production
In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.

7 Mar 2023
91��Ƶ��վ��- Season 2 Episode 4: A Measured Approach
The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.

21 Feb 2023
91��Ƶ��վ��- Season 2 Episode 3: The Robots Come Home
The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.

7 Feb 2023
91��Ƶ��վ��- Season 2 Episode 2: Man, No Smoke!
When Puneet and Neelam Neotia moved from India to the United States several years ago, they brought with them a family background in manufacturing and CNC machining. Now the couple is working to get their startup machine shop off the ground, sourcing new customers and getting the word out about their shop in Clarksville, Indiana. The couple — proud to publicize their "Made in the USA" parts — is leveraging family connections and manufacturing capabilities back in India, but not in the way that some people assume.

24 Jan 2023
91��Ƶ��վ��- Season 2 Episode 1: A Return From China
Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.

12 Jan 2023
91��Ƶ��վ��– Season 1 Episode 6: The Way Forward
So far, 91��Ƶ��վ��has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?
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22 Apr 2025 Basics
Machine Shop MBA
Making Chips and 91��Ƶ��վ�� are teaming up for a new podcast series called Machine Shop MBA—designed to help manufacturers measure their success against the industry’s best. Through the lens of the Top Shops benchmarking program, the series explores the KPIs that set high-performing shops apart, from machine utilization and first-pass yield to employee engagement and revenue per employee.

16 Apr 2025 Economics
Last Chance! 2025 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Still Open Through April 30
Don’t miss out! 91��Ƶ��վ��'s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is still open — but not for long. This is your last chance to a receive free, customized benchmarking report that includes actionable feedback across several shopfloor and business metrics.

23 Sep 2024 Top Shops
Top Shops: Designing a Shop to Meet Customer Needs
Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

11 Sep 2024 Aerospace
How a Custom ERP System Drives Automation in Large-Format Machining
Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

4 Sep 2024 Top Shops
Creating a Learning Culture at JD Machine
JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.

2 Sep 2024 Top Shops
Machine Shop Mastery: Insights from America’s Top Shops
Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.
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26 Mar 2025
How I Made It: Jared Doerfler
Jared Doerfler quit his comfortable job and taught himself CNC machining to launch his boutique putter company in small-town Iowa. With zero prior machining experience, Doerfler poured his life savings into a dream — crafting high-quality, American-made golf putters in his own machine shop. A story of risk, resilience and turning passion into reality.

25 Mar 2025 Turn/Mill
View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop
Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

12 Mar 2025 Aerospace
Function Over Form
While the metalworking industry includes a wide variety of machine shops, it is worthwhile remembering that the differences obscure a key commonality: they all run on human ingenuity.

4 Mar 2025 Turning Machines
Shop Tour Video: Inside a Family-Owned Machine Shop Specializing in High-Precision Plastics
In this episode of “View From My Shop,” East Coast Precision Manufacturing guides us through their plastics job shop. Learn how this shop has quickly and inexpensively built out its shop floor, as well as how it formed a niche for itself during difficult business conditions.

6 Feb 2025 View From My Shop
Shop Tour Video: You've Never Seen a Manufacturing Facility Like This
In the latest installment of our “View From My Shop” series, explore Marathon Precision’s multi-process approach to manufacturing, where blacksmiths and hand-forged dies meet state-of-the-art CNC machining. Discover how restoring classic muscle cars and building custom art projects creates a dynamic shop culture — and draws top talent to this unique and innovative metalworking facility.

9 Jan 2025 Aerospace
Shop Tour Video: From Garage Shop to Leading Aerospace Supplier
From repairing aircraft interiors to manufacturing medical implants, Superior Joining Technologies excels at CNC machining, TIG welding, laser welding, and NADCAP-accredited nondestructive testing. Discover how this Rockford-based company supports the aerospace industry through a combination of advanced technologies.
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25 Apr 2025 Turn/Mill
Grob Mill-Turn Machining Center Handles Challenging Five-Axis Power Skiving Applications
Eastec 2025: Grob Systems’ G550T mill-turn machining center was developed to provide almost endless possibilities for machining parts made of the most diverse materials.

25 Apr 2025 CAD/CAM
Open Mind Software Streamlines Five-Axis Programming
Eastec 2025: HyperMill 2025’s five-axis automatic tool orientation mode algorithm uses a pre-analysis of the entire tool path to calculate machining sequences of simultaneous and indexed tool movements.

25 Apr 2025 PMTS
From Shop Floor to Show Floor: PMTS 2025 Delivers
PMTS’ record-setting event builds excitement for its return in 2027.

23 Apr 2025 Cutting Tools
Tungaloy Grooving Tools Enhance Machining Stability
The TetraForceCut and TetraMiniCut series are designed to provide greater productivity across external grooving, parting-off, face grooving, threading and custom profiling applications.

23 Apr 2025
Mazak Open House Events Will Showcase Range of Machining Technology
The Discover More With Mazak Northeast event takes place May 13-14, 2025, in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Additionally, its Southwest event will take place June 18-19, 2025, at the company’s facility in Houston, Texas.

21 Apr 2025 Turning Tools
Sumitomo Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys
Eastec 2025: The AC9115T and AC9125T turning grades feature Sumitomo’s Absotech coating technology and tungsten carbide-based composition, which suppresses chemical reactions with titanium alloys and increases wear resistance.
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6 May 2025
Smart Manufacturing: Simplifying Your Machine Tool Automation
Discover how to program KUKA robots directly from your CNC controls — no robot programmer required. This webinar will showcase practical examples of plug-and-play communication between your machine tool and robot, enabling direct robot control through your existing CNC interface. Learn how to bridge the gap between robot integration and machine tool automation, by utilizing your existing in-house resources. Agenda: Introduction to KUKA Robotics Overview of machine tool automation using robots Advantages of controlling a robot from your CNC interface Functions and features of KUKA.PLC mxAutomation Simplifying machine tool automation with examples

8 May 2025
Advanced Roughing Techniques for Blisk Machining
Join Sandvik Coromant for an informative webinar on efficient roughing techniques for machining Blisk components. Explore strategies to optimize tool performance, minimize wear and address the challenges of complex geometries. Learn how indexable carbide options and solid round tools can enhance results in these demanding applications. Agenda: Understanding HRSA materials, complex geometries and machine tool capabilities Analyzing various roughing strategies for optimal performance Selecting the best roughing method to enhance tool life and part quality Choosing the right tools and settings for different roughing strategies Case studies and machining trials performed on inconel and titanium materials

13 May 2025
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How SYSPRO Helps Manufacturers Tackle Tariffs
The manufacturing landscape is shifting as North American manufacturers respond to evolving tariff regulations. This webinar offers timely insights into how manufacturers are adapting to recent changes, their potential impact on profitability, supply chain stability and operational efficiency. Learn how SYSPRO ERP’s out-of-the-box tools — embedded analytics, inventory optimization, forecasting and sourcing policies — help you minimize disruptions and maintain stability. Manufacturing executives, operations managers, supply chain leaders, finance leaders and anyone focused on mitigating tariff-related impacts should attend this webinar to better understand how to navigate tariff turbulences. Agenda: Essential KPIs to track tariff impacts How SYSPRO ERP supports managing disruptions from tariffs

14 May 2025
SolidShop: SolidCAM’s Ecosystem for Shop Floor Data Management
Discover how SolidShop seamlessly integrates G-code editing, G-code machine simulation, SolidCAM for operators, DNC and CNC machine monitoring into the SolidCAM complete ecosystem. This enables you to control, monitor and maximize your shop's productivity. Agenda: System modules overview G-code machine simulation PDM SolidCAM for operators Monitoring SolidShop in action

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5 Benefits of All-in-One CAD/CAM for a Wide Range of Machines
Does your machine shop include a wide range of CNC machines? Having a single, all-in-one CAD/CAM system for all your CNC machines is efficient and cost-effective. This webinar will provide information on five of the top benefits of implementing a fully-integrated CAD/CAM system with solutions for all your CNC machines. Agenda: Learn how an all-in-one CAD/CAM system will help streamline your workflows and provide faster design to manufacturing See a demonstration of CAM software for a wide range of CNC machines — with functionality for milling up to five-axis simultaneous, turning, mill turning, wire EDM, routers, lasers, waterjets, probing and more Receive information on how a fully-integrated CAD/CAM system improves accuracy, eliminates data translation issues, lowers training requirements and provides overall cost savings

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Utilizing Digital Tools to Maintain Manufacturing Compliance
Staying compliant with regulatory bodies, customer requirements and supplier needs are an absolute necessity for manufacturers. If you want to maintain a respected reputation, retain trading partners and grow your business, you must be up to date on the never-ending changes your industry demands. Hear from Bobbie Jarvi, VP of Radley Operations, on how digital tools and an experienced software partner can not only bring you into compliance but help you stay there. CAI will share real-life use cases of manufacturers in a variety of industries on their efforts to stay compliant and how manufacturing software helped get them there.

29 Apr 2025 New & Upcoming
Automated CNC Machine Tending: A Practical Guide to Robotic Integration Register Now
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29 Apr 2025
DN Solutions Chicago Technical Center Grand Opening
Join DN Solutions America as it opens the doors of its new Chicago Technical Center. Expect high-end machines, technology, demos and seminars over the three-day event.

12 May 2025
Automate 2025
As the largest robotics and automation event in the Americas, this is the place for anyone working with or curious about automation. Join us in discovering what’s next – for you and the world.

13 May 2025
Manufacturing Technology Series EAST 2025
The Manufacturing Technology Series East, featuring EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts — is at the epicenter of a region that is a traditional manufacturing powerhouse. Historically, more than 700 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies.

20 May 2025
Extrusion Conference 2025
Extrusion's general sessions cover best practices, troubleshooting and processing solutions that can help you run your operation and maximize the utilization of your existing assets—as efficiently as possible. Extrusion professionals from the shop floor to the front office are represented at the Extrusion Conference. You’ll meet the entire global supply chain: manufacturing managers, supervisors, engineers and technicians, as well as engineers and technical managers at OEMs and other firms.

12 Aug 2025
TASC 2025
TASC returns for its third edition as a two-day conference on August 12-13, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. Participants will walk away with a world-class education in shop automation and then head to the floor to see the technology in action and meet with automation leaders. From machine shop owners to managers and technical leaders, we attract the CNC machining industry’s innovators across machine shops of all sizes. Attendees learn from experts transitioning to lights-out machining and automating mid- to high-volume operations.

25 Aug 2025
National Composites Week 2025
The goal of National Composites Week is to celebrate and bring attention to the myriad ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contributes to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today. Learn how you can participate in this year's National Composites Week on NationalCompositesWeek.com.

29 Apr 2025 New & Upcoming
DMG MORI Chicago Innovation Days 2025 Register Now
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23 Apr 2025
3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization
Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.

19 Mar 2025 Automation
3 Machine Options to Aid Automation
Don’t overlook controller options, process security options and coolant handling when staring down the line items of a new machine purchase.

21 Feb 2025 CAD/CAM
Turning the Corner on Virtual Machining and Simulation
Simulation software’s effectiveness comes down to proper implementation and alignment with shop priorities.

17 Jan 2025 Five-Axis
When to Use 3+2 Versus Full Five-Axis for Finishing Operations
Consider the entire system — along with your goals — when deciding between a full five-axis or a 3+2 approach.

19 Dec 2024 Additive Manufacturing
How Additive Can Complement Subtractive Manufacturing
Think of additive and subtractive as complementary processes, rather than being in opposition.

21 Nov 2024 Workholding
Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity
Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.
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Surface Finish Underfoot
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Last Chance! 2025 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Still Open Through April 30
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“Turning” the Tables: 10 Must-Read Articles to Sharpen Your Lathe Game
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Metalworking Index Reaches Expansion for First Time in 2 Years
Data-Driven Manufacturing 11 Apr 2025

Digital Twin Provides Real-Time Feedback on Part Quality
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AMRs Are Moving Into Manufacturing: 4 Considerations for Implementation

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CNC For Small-Lot Work Features Intuitive Programming

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Designed for toolroom and small-lot work, the ProtoTrak CNC enables machinists who work in small quantities to transition freely between manual and CNC operation. Manufacturer Southwestern Industries says the CNC’s geometry-based programming is intuitive to machinists and useful for those who have limited exposure to G-code programming. Other features include networking, spreadsheet editing, list step graphics, an auto geometry engine and DXF converters.

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