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18 Mar 2026
Five Strategies for Building Your Job Shop's Niche
Staking out a niche can help your job shop win repeat business and steady revenue. Discover how several successful job shops have claimed theirs.

6 Mar 2026
Mazak Open House Event Highlights Motorsports Part Production
Mazak Corp. hosts the Discover More with Mazak open house at its Dallas Technical Center on March 11-12 in Dallas, Texas. The event will feature the company’s Variaxis i-700T five-axis machining center, QT-Ez 12MY horizontal turning center, Integrex j-200S Neo multitasking machine and Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine.

6 Mar 2026
Building a Profitable Grinding Niche
By building processes for its niche, rather than a general manufacturing approach, Grind All has developed an unusual (yet profitable) value proposition.

2 Mar 2026
Why Setups Are the Real Bottleneck in High-Mix Machining
In job shops, throughput often lives in the steps between cuts: tooling, offsets, refixturing, programming and training. The March issue features practical ways shops are cutting setup time and variation through multitasking, modular tooling, process stability and more.

27 Feb 2026
Studer Motion Meeting 2026 Emphasizes Strong Foundations
At its 2026 Motion Meeting, Studer celebrated 50 years of its machine foundations, plus a new inexpensive machine and a thriving apprenticeship program. Read on to learn what machine shops can take away from the event.

16 Feb 2026
Multitasking Machines Scale Up Setup
Job shops don’t mass produce parts — they mass produce setups. Here’s how Sanks Machining has streamlined setup in its shop.
Tooling See All

3 Apr 2026
Cut Cycle Times Through an HPC and HSM Ecosystem
High-performance tooling can make deep cuts in your cycle times, but requires the right preparations to make full use of it. Sandvik’s Chris Monroe walks us through some of the considerations for making the best use of today’s advanced tooling.

30 Mar 2026
When Machinists Own the Tools: How to Standardize Setups Without a Toolroom
How one shop standardized repeatable setups without a toolroom by using operation-level tool lists, location discipline and a pragmatic ERP workflow.

16 Mar 2026
Methods for Threading Blind Holes in Thin Materials
Struggling with blind holes in thin materials? Use these drill point strategies, tap selections and clearance tips to maximize usable thread depth and meet pull-out specs without redesigning the part.

20 Feb 2026
When ‘U’ Want to Turn on a Mill
A U-axis head can be a good option for shops hoping to perform turning and boring operations on a CNC milling machine.

30 Jan 2026
Durable Tooling Cuts Cycle Times for Tough Turn-Peeling Job
Kennametal’s KCU25B tooling proved durable enough for turn-peeling a lengthy austenitic stainless steel 1.4435 rotor while reducing cycle times.

13 Jan 2026
Shop Tour Video: How to Integrate Additive and Subtractive Machining
Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and subtractive workflows — and how it combines the two into a profitable niche.
Software See All

30 Mar 2026
When Machinists Own the Tools: How to Standardize Setups Without a Toolroom
How one shop standardized repeatable setups without a toolroom by using operation-level tool lists, location discipline and a pragmatic ERP workflow.

23 Feb 2026
Quoting in a Changing Industrial Landscape
A new generation of buyers and technological advances are reshaping the quoting process. Here’s how job shops can turn these shifts into growth opportunities.

18 Feb 2026
How I Made It: Clint Smith
Learn how Mastercam senior education market specialist Clint Smith jumped into a machining program after high school with no prior experience, and why he thinks the future of manufacturing is in good hands.

21 Nov 2025
Preventing Spindle Crashes with Digital Twins
With only four machine tools, high-mix shop Novo Modo needed a surefire way to prove out programs and prevent spindle crashes. But when it adopted a CAD/CAM software with digital twin simulation capabilities, it found that its benefits ran even deeper than anticipated.

14 Nov 2025
Inspection Data Drives Engineering Insights
For Flying S, Verisurf is more than inspection software — it’s a source of data for engineering, manufacturing and customers, as well as a common platform to communicate that data.

15 Oct 2025
Scaling Up Without Starting From Scratch
In its quest to become a single source for all its customers, sheet metal fabricator GTR Manufacturing long considered bringing machining in house, but a lack of space and expertise held it back – until it found the perfect solution.
Measurement See All

27 Mar 2026
How White-Light Interferometry Enables Nanometer Surface Height Measurement of Critical Components
Breaking down white-light interferometry, an extreme-precision, noncontact method for measuring the most demanding surface profiles.

25 Mar 2026
Integrated Metrology Solution Powers Lights-Out Aerospace Production
Acutec Precision Aerospace paired a shopfloor CMM with a robotic mill-turn cell to unlock unattended throughput without compromising a micron of quality.

9 Mar 2026
Achieving More Versatility from Three-Point Gaging
Advancements in digital three-point micrometers enable more precise bore measurements with a self-aligning design, interchangeable heads and wireless data collection.

6 Mar 2026
Building a Profitable Grinding Niche
By building processes for its niche, rather than a general manufacturing approach, Grind All has developed an unusual (yet profitable) value proposition.

2 Feb 2026
How Confocal Technology Revolutionizes Optical Metrology
Confocal technology takes optical measurement to the next level, enabling nanometer precision for roughness, topography and form measurements.

23 Jan 2026
Putting the "Plate" Gage to Use
How do you measure tight-tolerance parts on a plate gage without stumbling into subtle errors? George Schuetz explains his process.
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1 Apr 2026
Inside a Next-Gen Aerospace Machine Shop Running 24/7 Lights-Out | Shop Tour
Lights-out manufacturing boosts throughput while ensuring machinists take on only the tasks that matter. Acutec Precision Aerospace knows this—and uses it as the foundation for an innovative, successful shop.

25 Mar 2026
Integrated Metrology Solution Powers Lights-Out Aerospace Production
Acutec Precision Aerospace paired a shopfloor CMM with a robotic mill-turn cell to unlock unattended throughput without compromising a micron of quality.

4 Mar 2026
Physical AI Eases Automation of High-Mix Manufacturing
A partnership between military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries and AI-powered robotics company Path Robotics promises to reshape high-mix manufacturing in shipyards and beyond.

6 Feb 2026
Defining Key Concepts of Smart Manufacturing
Smart manufacturing is the integration of IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI and digital twins to enhance efficiency, flexibility and sustainability in modern factories.

30 Jan 2026
OnRobot Open House Showcases Practical Automation Solutions
OnRobot's free Build Your Automation Roadmap event, which takes place in Dallas on Febrauary 19, features live robot demos and sessions on overcoming manufacturing labor shortages.

28 Jan 2026
High-End Machines Deserve High-End Support: Inside DMG MORI’s Cleveland Facility
Tech Days are only the beginning for DMG MORI’s Cleveland office as its team prepare to provide training and support for customers from Kentucky to western New York.
TASC See All

27 Oct 2025 Top Shops
The Strategy Gap: Why U.S. Job Shops Must Close It From the Ground Up
The “Made in China 2025” plan transformed China into a global automation supplier. What will the U.S. do to compete?

13 Aug 2025 Automation
What CNC Taught Us About Adopting AI in Manufacturing
Modern Machine Shop was early to cover CNC when others weren’t. Now, as AI pushes into programming, optimization and robotics, we need to separate production-ready tools from overpromised tech.

2 Jul 2025 Automation
Last Chance for the TASC Early-Bird Discount!
TASC is a one-of-a-kind, two-day automation conference designed to drive efficiency, quality and scalability at U.S. job shops. Register now through July 11 to receive early-bird pricing and discover practical automation solutions tailored for small-and mid-sized shops.

18 Jun 2025 Automation
Lessons That Matter for the Future of Automated Job Shops
The Automated Shop Conference (TASC, August 12–13) is designed for job shop leaders looking to implement automation in practical, high-impact ways — from lights-out machining to AI-driven programming and front-office integration. Here are 10 standout sessions led by shop owners, engineers and innovators who are pushing automation forward without massive budgets or unrealistic expectations.

10 Jun 2025
Register for TASC: The Automated Shop Conference

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.
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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.

11 Sep 2024
AI, Data and the Digital Manufacturing Future
AI has the potential to reshape manufacturing software — but first, it will require data.
Columns See All

27 Mar 2026
How White-Light Interferometry Enables Nanometer Surface Height Measurement of Critical Components
Breaking down white-light interferometry, an extreme-precision, noncontact method for measuring the most demanding surface profiles.

23 Mar 2026
10 Patterns Shaping Machine Shops Right Now
Across Modern Machine Shop’s recent reporting, the same operational pressures keep appearing in shops of all sizes. From quoting speed and software scrutiny to workforce visibility and repeatable setups, these patterns reveal how manufacturers are actually making decisions right now.

16 Mar 2026
Methods for Threading Blind Holes in Thin Materials
Struggling with blind holes in thin materials? Use these drill point strategies, tap selections and clearance tips to maximize usable thread depth and meet pull-out specs without redesigning the part.

9 Mar 2026
Achieving More Versatility from Three-Point Gaging
Advancements in digital three-point micrometers enable more precise bore measurements with a self-aligning design, interchangeable heads and wireless data collection.

2 Mar 2026
Why Setups Are the Real Bottleneck in High-Mix Machining
In job shops, throughput often lives in the steps between cuts: tooling, offsets, refixturing, programming and training. The March issue features practical ways shops are cutting setup time and variation through multitasking, modular tooling, process stability and more.

13 Feb 2026
7 Steps to Optimize Aggressive Roughing Operations
Follow these guidelines to get the most out of aggressive roughing while improving cycle times and keeping quality intact.
View From My Shop See All

1 Apr 2026
Inside a Next-Gen Aerospace Machine Shop Running 24/7 Lights-Out | Shop Tour
Lights-out manufacturing boosts throughput while ensuring machinists take on only the tasks that matter. Acutec Precision Aerospace knows this—and uses it as the foundation for an innovative, successful shop.

13 Jan 2026
Shop Tour Video: How to Integrate Additive and Subtractive Machining
Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and subtractive workflows — and how it combines the two into a profitable niche.

22 Oct 2025
Setting the Stage for Swiss Machining Success: Shop Tour Video
Nine machines, two machinists. What technologies have enabled Midway Swiss Turn to operate at this level of lean staffing? Find out in this shop tour.

22 Jul 2025
Video Interview: Programming Faster and Winning Jobs with AI CAM Software
Part programming can become a bottleneck, one that only gets longer as part complexity increases. MSP has cut down this bottleneck through AI-powered CAM software. Get the details inside.

26 Jun 2025
OEM Tour Video: Lean Manufacturing for Measurement and Metrology
How can a facility that requires manual work for some long-standing parts be made more efficient? Join us as we look inside The L. S. Starrett Company’s headquarters in Athol, Massachusetts, and see how this long-established OEM is updating its processes.

6 May 2025
Shop Tour Video: Inside an Aviation & Defense Machine Shop
Grants. Software. Process consolidation. These three pillars can bring new life to a shop, enabling it to take on more complex jobs with faster turnarounds. In this shop tour, find out how MSP Manufacturing has used each pillar to solidify itself as a reliable partner for defense and aerospace companies.
Made in the USA Podcast See All

11 Apr 2023
Made in the USA - 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
Made in the USA - 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
Made in the USA - 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
Made in the USA - 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
Made in the USA - 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
Made in the USA – Season 1 Episode 6: The Way Forward
So far, Made in the USA 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?
Top Shops Benchmarking See All

1 Apr 2026 Top Shops
Modern Machine Shop’s 2026 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Goes Live Feb. 1
Modern Machine Shop is proud to announce the 2026 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, opening February 1 through April 10, 2026.

15 Dec 2025 Top Shops
Proactivity Generates Success: Takeaways from Top Shops 2025
What sets a Top Shop apart from other shops? Industry leaders explored this question at the 2025 Top Shops Conference and found a common answer: proactive, intentional purchases and systems planning.

12 Nov 2025 Aerospace
Machining with a Mission
Learn how veteran-owned shop Win-Tech not only excels in aerospace and defense manufacturing with CMMC level two compliance, but also transforms lives by hiring veterans and encouraging students to explore manufacturing.

27 Oct 2025 Top Shops
The Strategy Gap: Why U.S. Job Shops Must Close It From the Ground Up
The “Made in China 2025” plan transformed China into a global automation supplier. What will the U.S. do to compete?

1 Oct 2025 Top Shops
Inside the Top Shops Program: How Benchmarking Identifies Industry Leaders
Discrete parts manufacturing is defined by complexity and tight margins. The 2025 Top Shops honorees show how leading shops turn those pressures into strengths, using technology, culture and strategy to compete. Join them in Charlotte, North Carolina, this November to see what the top 20% are doing differently.

29 Sep 2025 Automation
Vertical Thinking: Strategies That Pay Off in Precision Manufacturing
How Marathon Precision’s mix of vertical integration, lights-out automation and cultural investment earned it a 2025 Top Shops Award for Business Strategies
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1 Apr 2026 Workforce Development
Inside a Next-Gen Aerospace Machine Shop Running 24/7 Lights-Out | Shop Tour
Lights-out manufacturing boosts throughput while ensuring machinists take on only the tasks that matter. Acutec Precision Aerospace knows this—and uses it as the foundation for an innovative, successful shop.

13 Jan 2026 Basics
Shop Tour Video: How to Integrate Additive and Subtractive Machining
Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and subtractive workflows — and how it combines the two into a profitable niche.

22 Oct 2025 View From My Shop
Setting the Stage for Swiss Machining Success: Shop Tour Video
Nine machines, two machinists. What technologies have enabled Midway Swiss Turn to operate at this level of lean staffing? Find out in this shop tour.

22 Jul 2025 Automation
Video Interview: Programming Faster and Winning Jobs with AI CAM Software
Part programming can become a bottleneck, one that only gets longer as part complexity increases. MSP has cut down this bottleneck through AI-powered CAM software. Get the details inside.

26 Jun 2025 View From My Shop
OEM Tour Video: Lean Manufacturing for Measurement and Metrology
How can a facility that requires manual work for some long-standing parts be made more efficient? Join us as we look inside The L. S. Starrett Company’s headquarters in Athol, Massachusetts, and see how this long-established OEM is updating its processes.

6 May 2025 View From My Shop
Shop Tour Video: Inside an Aviation & Defense Machine Shop
Grants. Software. Process consolidation. These three pillars can bring new life to a shop, enabling it to take on more complex jobs with faster turnarounds. In this shop tour, find out how MSP Manufacturing has used each pillar to solidify itself as a reliable partner for defense and aerospace companies.
News & Products See All

3 Apr 2026 Aerospace
MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing
Focused, half-day virtual workshop provides practical insight into the processes supporting high-rate, high-quality aerospace production. Register here

3 Apr 2026 Holemaking
Star Cutter Double Pilot Reamer Provides Optimized Size Control
Star Cutter Co.’s Double Pilot Reamer is designed to provide optimized surface finishes in demanding barrel machining applications.

1 Apr 2026 Metalworking Fluids
Renewable Lubricants' Coolant Features Specialized Formulation for Range of Applications
Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-SynXtra line reduces smoke and mist while providing optimized extreme-pressure and antiwear protection.

1 Apr 2026
Chiron Group Appoints New CEO
Roman Gaida has been appointed to the role of CEO and will also lead global sales in the future, effective July 1, 2026.

30 Mar 2026 CAD/CAM
HCL CAM Software Update Adds Swiss-Type Functionality
HCL CAMWorks features an integrated, automated solution designed to streamline Swiss machining workflows.

27 Mar 2026 Horizontal Machining Centers
MAG Automotive HMC Provides Precise, Reliable Performance
MAG Automotive’s Specht 500 NG HMC is designed and built in Detroit for demanding production environments.
Webinars See All

12 May 2026
Next-Gen CAM: Navigating the Future of Intelligent Programming
Get an exclusive early look at what’s coming in Mastercam 2027. In this preview webinar, we’ll highlight upcoming innovations designed to make CNC programming faster, smarter and more connected across your manufacturing workflows. Join our product experts to see how Mastercam continues to evolve to meet the real-world needs of modern shops and programmers. Discover what’s next and how it can help you stay competitive.

14 May 2026
From Machine Data to Guided Action: How Modern Shops Are Closing the Execution Gap
Your shop floor generates data every second. For most manufacturers, that data never becomes a decision. Tool changes get missed. Schedules drift. Supervisors spend the first hour of every shift reconstructing the last one. The gap between what your machines know and what your team can act on is the execution gap, and it is costing shops in downtime, missed deliveries and the hours their best people spend chasing information instead of running production. MachineMetrics is an AI-powered manufacturing operations platform built for discrete manufacturers. By connecting directly to machines and integrating with an ERP, MachineMetrics gives every role across an operation a live picture of production reality, so teams can stop reacting and start executing. In this session, MachineMetrics CPO Rutherford Wilson is joined by Thomas Deslongchamps, director of training and continuous improvement at Pindel Global Precision, for a candid look at what closing the execution gap actually looks like inside a precision machining shop. Deslongchamps will share how Pindel is using automated workflows, Max AI and real-time OEE metrics to build a shop floor that runs on data instead of instinct.

On Demand
Inside Fusion for Manufacturing: Advanced Capabilities for Modern Production
Programming bottlenecks, scrap and machine downtime cost CNC shops time and money every day — whether you’re handling frequent design changes, juggling multiple setups or pushing machines to run more complex parts. In this webinar, you’ll learn practical CAM techniques for programming CNC parts faster, reducing setup time and avoiding costly shop-floor issues, using workflows built for real-world manufacturing environments. Rather than a high-level product overview, this session focuses on how CAM programmers and shop teams actually work. You’ll see how Fusion for Manufacturing connects design, CAM programming and simulation in a single platform, making it easier to manage change, program complex parts with confidence and validate toolpaths before they ever reach the machine. During this webinar, you will learn how to: Automatically update CAM toolpaths when CAD geometry changes while preserving machining intent Apply advanced roughing and finishing strategies — including adaptive clearing, steep and shallow, and high-efficiency machining — to reduce cycle time and improve tool life Program 3+2 and full five-axis milling operations to improve tool access, reduce setups and handle complex geometries Verify toolpaths using stock, holder and machine simulation to prevent collisions, scrap and rework Who should attend: CNC job shops managing high-mix, frequently-changing work Shops running multiple machines, controls and setups that need consistent, repeatable programming CNC programmers responsible for complex parts, tight tolerances and short lead times Shops looking to reduce programming time and setup complexity without adding more software Teams planning to expand into multi-axis or five-axis machining and want more confidence at the machine By the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with practical CAM workflows you can apply immediately to program faster, reduce setups and keep machines cutting — so your shop can take on more work with confidence and consistency.

On Demand
Modern Milling Techniques for Tough Metals
Achieve faster cuts and longer tool life in titanium, superalloys and stainless. Join Ceratizit for this technical deep dive into the machining strategies that shape today's most demanding metal cutting applications. This webinar focuses on next-generation solid carbide end mills engineered for titanium and heat-resistant superalloys. The tools also prove highly effective in stainless steel milling. This session delivers practical, actionable guidance for shops and operators looking to optimize tool performance and cycle times in tough materials. As manufacturing sectors continue to increase their use of titanium, superalloys and other difficult-to-machine materials, shops need tooling and strategies that deliver predictable results. Ceratizit's end mills are backed by a vertically-integrated supply chain that ensures quality substrates and production scalability. Agenda: Trochoidal milling: improve material removal efficiency while reducing heat and tool wear High efficiency milling (HEM): leverage low radial engagement to maximize tool life, stability and throughput Helical interpolations: stable entry and pocketing in difficult materials Ramping: versatile non-traditional entry techniques to extend tool life Full slot milling: how modern six-flute geometries enable aggressive slotting in titanium and superalloys

On Demand
From Spreadsheets to Shop-Floor Superpower: Modern Workflow Management
If your shop still relies on spreadsheets, paper travelers or an ERP that can't adapt to how your work really flows, you're likely losing time and capacity. This webinar shows how modern workflow management helps machine shops streamline processes, improve communication and gain control — whether on its own or alongside existing systems. Agenda: The state of the shop: key pain points facing modern machine shops and how workflow automation can solve them Case study: how a leading manufacturer modernized their processes and gained real-world results Steps to pivot and scale: a practical three-step roadmap for machine shops looking to streamline operations Metrics you wish you had: a single source of truth for all the metrics you need (and then some)

On Demand
Will Your Shop's Capabilities Unlock Exclusive Defense Contracts?
The American aerospace and defense industry depends on the most capable manufacturing shops and their ability to adapt to changing requirements. Regardless of manufacturing process focus or shop size, the digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) are once-in-a-generation adaptation challenges. Federal agencies and the top-tier OEMs who contract with them are implementing the goal of complete digital connectivity, including planning and production data. Join Kubotek Kosmos for an engaging webinar to discover the key process improvements and up-skilling strategies suppliers must adopt to secure upcoming contracts. Plus, learn actionable steps you can implement right now to stay ahead of the competition. Agenda: Understand the drivers behind the move toward MBE in the aerospace and defense sector Assess the primary obstacles shops face adapting to these changes Learn about the resources and tools that can help your shop stay relevant

28 Apr 2026 New & Upcoming
Scaling Robot Integration Through AI-Native Frameworks Register Now
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22 Apr 2026
MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing
Next-generation aircraft are expected to demand a pace of manufacturer significantly greater than the status quo. This half-day workshop is designed to help the aerospace supply chain understand how materials and processes are being evolved to meet the need for high-rate, high-quality aerospace manufacturing. It will focus on four critical manufacturing technology areas: Composites fabrication, metalworking, additive manufacturing and finishing. Presented by Manufacturing Connected. Sponsored by Toray Industries and Composites One.

27 Apr 2026
2026 Emerging Leaders Conference
A gathering of the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry. This event targets the leaders of the next generation, and showcases new technologies and processes.

3 May 2026
PMPA National Technical Conference
The PMPA National Technical Conference is the largest precision machining conference in the United States, bringing together hundreds of manufacturing professionals for three days of deep technical learning and real-world problem solving. With more than 40 expert-led sessions, the conference covers everything from hands-on shop floor challenges to best practices in processes, training, quality and management — all focused squarely on precision machining. Attendees walk away with practical insights, new ideas and those “ah-ha” moments that improve performance back at the shop. Just as valuable are the connections: opportunities to learn from peers, talk directly with suppliers and build relationships that last well beyond the event.

13 May 2026
Zoller Technology Days + Smart Manufacturing Summit
The Zoller Technology Days & Smart Manufacturing Summit will be held May 13-14, 2026, at the Zoller North American Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This annual gathering of manufacturers, innovators and industry leaders is designed to showcase the technologies, strategies and automation solutions shaping the modern toolroom and manufacturing processes. Discover how a data-driven, automated toolroom and production process can transform your operation — saving time, reducing costs and increasing quality and competitiveness — through live demonstrations, expert insights and technical sessions.

9 Jun 2026
Gear Up For Precision 2026
Nidec Machine Tool America is pleased to announce a joint open house with Wenzel America this June, bringing together manufacturing leaders for two days of technical presentations, live demonstrations, and industry networking. The Gear Up for Precision Open House will spotlight Nidec’s latest advancements in gear manufacturing and its expanding portfolio of advanced manufacturing technologies, paired with live demonstrations of Wenzel’s high-precision metrology and CT scanning solutions.This joint open house highlights the critical synergy between high-performance machining and precision measurement. Attendees will see firsthand how Nidec’s production workflows are complemented by Wenzel’s inspection and validation technologies, helping manufacturers achieve higher throughput and tighter tolerances.Throughout the two-day event, live demonstrations will feature Nidec’s latest equipment alongside Wenzel’s metrology and CT scanning systems. These demonstrations will show how integrated measurement data can validate production results and accelerate process optimization. Additionally, expert-led technical sessions will offer insights into current industry trends while addressing the specific challenges of modern manufacturing environments.Event DetailsDate: June 9-10, 2026Location:Nidec Machine Tool America, 46992 Liberty Dr Wixom, MI 48393Wenzel America, 28700 Beck Rd Wixom, MI 48393

22 Jun 2026
Automate 2026
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 Apr 2026 New & Upcoming
Rapid + TCT 2026 Register Now
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16 Mar 2026 Holemaking
Methods for Threading Blind Holes in Thin Materials
Struggling with blind holes in thin materials? Use these drill point strategies, tap selections and clearance tips to maximize usable thread depth and meet pull-out specs without redesigning the part.

13 Feb 2026 Basics
7 Steps to Optimize Aggressive Roughing Operations
Follow these guidelines to get the most out of aggressive roughing while improving cycle times and keeping quality intact.

21 Jan 2026
Troubleshooting Processes Experiencing Drift or Shift
Most troubleshooting fails for a simple reason: rather than conducting true root cause analysis, people start assigning causes before they properly classify behavior.

17 Dec 2025
What Makes High-Volume Machining Different?
The same principles that make a good low-volume process also make a good high-volume process. The difference is that production requires you to be intentional everywhere you used to rely on instinct.

24 Nov 2025
Order Of Operations Is Where Geometry Meets Judgement
Considerations for planning tool orders and material removal sequences to keep parts stable, accurate and clean.

29 Oct 2025
Machining for Downstream Success
Understanding the connection between surfaces, shapes and tolerances, and then designing your process with these nuances mind, is what separates a vendor from a partner.
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