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Economics

Metalworking Index Sees Little Change in July

The GBI: Metalworking remains stable at 48.3, with July in nearly the same position as June. 

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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.

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Automation

Workholding, ESOPs and AMRs: Building Midwest Job Shop Success

A to Z Machine’s True North mission statement defines an aim to become the best employer and supplier in the region. But what policies and technologies support this mission? From AMRs to Zero Point clamping, find out below.

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CAD/CAM

Refining the Handoff Between the CAM Program and the Real-World Process

Despite the best intentions in the virtual world, the manufacturing process is limited to what survives the handoff from screen to spindle.

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Benefitting From an Accurate Data Ecosystem

Data is useless unless it’s true. After decades of false starts with incomplete, unstandardized data collection systems, Alexandria Industries put together a software ecosystem that delivers accurate data to managers, operators and ERP systems alike. In this article, discover its effect on the Alexandria shop floor.

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Top Shops

Registration Opens for 2025 Top Shops Conference

Unlock benchmarking insights, shop secrets, and a behind-the-scenes NASCAR tour, only at this year’s Top Shops Conference.

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Automation

Blum-Novotest Competence Center Supports Lights-Out Automation

Blum-Novotest recently opened its new Competence Center in Erlanger, Kentucky. Inside, the company plans to run a training and technology hub for the U.S. market — especially supporting the growth of lights-out automation. Find out how below.

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SolidCAM iMachining and Technology Wizard: Faster Machining and Longer Tool Life

Smarter toolpaths to tackle modern machining challenges.  

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10 Robotic Solutions You Can Find at IMTS 2026

Discover how today’s robots and cobots are making it easier than ever to automate tasks, free up skilled workers, and run machines unattended – even in small and midsized shops.  

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Automation

Is AI Ready to Tackle High-Mix Grinding? Interview with GrayMatter Robotics Co-Founder

GrayMatter Robotics co-founder Satyandra Kumar Gupta explains how the company’s AI-powered Scan&Grind system tackles weld blending, surface finishing and gate removal on metal parts — and why embodied intelligence is key to automating grinding in high-mix environments.

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Workholding

Can Cooperation Out-Compete Competition?

Spearheaded by Rego-Fix, the Center for Machining Excellence gives OEMs the chance to cooperate and provide a more comprehensive service to their customers, and it gives machine tool users the chance to look at all the component elements that go into a machining cell.

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AI Creates CAD Files From Scan Data

While 3D visual scanners are useful, converting a visual scan to a usable CAD file can be a time-consuming process. With generative AI, it may be much simpler and faster.

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