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15 Sep 2026
From Preform to Finished Part: Additive Closes the Loop at IMTS 2026
New metal platforms from EOS and Mastrex, large-format printing from Phillips Corp., a validated end-to-end workflow from Axtra3D and DN Solutions' AM2CNC show additive moving into the production stream.

15 Sep 2026
Nothing Beats (Multiple) Live Machining Demonstrations
See SW North America’s live CNC machining, manufacturing automation and cobot demonstrations to discover how flexible machining systems and intelligent automation can help improve throughput and increase process reliability.

14 Sep 2026
Collet Wrenches and Automation Conversations
Be among the first 50 daily visitors to Lexair’s booth for a practical giveaway — and learn how to get more from your lathe while you’re there.

14 Sep 2026
Kitamura Makes Its Booth an Automation Zone at IMTS 2026
Kitamura turns its booth into an automation zone, debuting two five-axis machines built for confident, unattended production.

14 Sep 2026
Methods Machine Tools Debuts Four New Innovations
IMTS 2026: Approaching its 70th year in business, Methods Machine Tools is debuting four new machining solutions.

14 Sep 2026
Trak Machine Tools Demonstrates Accessible Advanced Technology
IMTS 2026: Trak Machine Tools is hosting a range of live demonstrations of its machine tool solutions at its booth, plus a Tuesday press event highlighting its collaboration with Siemens.
Tooling See All

14 Sep 2026
Kennametal Offers End-to-End Solutions Across IMTS
In addition to tooling and experts at its booth, Kennametal is hosting demonstrations with partner companies across the IMTS show floor.

14 Sep 2026
Workholding Solutions Help Users Tackle the Need to Speed Changeovers
With the need for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing increasing, Hainbuch is bringing a range of workholding products to help users reduce setup time.

14 Sep 2026
Sandvik Coromant Trades the Product Showcase for a Live Problem-Solving Booth
Sandvik Coromant skips the product showcase, instead walking visitors’ real production challenges through a live, guided solution session.

14 Sep 2026
IMCO Carbide Tools Showcases High-Performance End Mills
IMCO Carbide Tools is displaying its diverse portfolio of high-performance carbide cutting tools.

14 Sep 2026
Can a Rotary Transfer Machine Support Greater Part Diversity?
IMTS 2026: Mikron introduces the Multistar Next, a flexible CNC rotary transfer machine that combines high-speed production with full CNC control for various applications.

14 Sep 2026
Ingersoll Cutting Tools Expands Its Range as Shops Look to Simplify Their Supplier Lists
IMTS 2026: Ingersoll Cutting Tools rebrands its modular precision boring line as Ingersoll Precision Boring, expanding distribution throughout North America.
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15 Sep 2026
Take a Smart Factory Journey with Epicor
Interactive demonstrations, virtual reality and more guide visitors through the process by which real-time signals become real manufacturing outcomes.

14 Sep 2026
Harmoni’s AI Interface Simplifies Shopfloor Execution
An agentic AI interface and advanced scheduling modules help Harmoni users keep their shop floors efficient.

14 Sep 2026
Trak Machine Tools Demonstrates Accessible Advanced Technology
IMTS 2026: Trak Machine Tools is hosting a range of live demonstrations of its machine tool solutions at its booth, plus a Tuesday press event highlighting its collaboration with Siemens.

14 Sep 2026
NASCAR Signing, Daily Design Challenges Anchor Autodesk's IMTS Booth Plans
IMTS 2026: Autodesk pairs a NASCAR driver signing with daily hands-on Fusion challenges and machined artifacts.

14 Sep 2026
Hexagon Hardware and Software Connect Racecars and Espresso
Hexagon positions its hardware and software as a cornerstone of an interconnected world, with demos involving everything from racecars to golf to espresso.

14 Sep 2026
Get in Tune with Mastercam (and the Rest of the Band)
The CAM software developers highlight the world’s first hollow body titanium guitar, plus daily talks with its Mastercam Manufacturing Experience.
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15 Sep 2026
Blum-Novotest Helps Make the Measurements Behind Lights-Out
Blum-Novotest’s in-machine measurement equipment helps correct errors before they happen, even without operator intervention.

14 Sep 2026
Zeiss Connects Metrology Technologies for Better Reliability
Zeiss’ IMTS 2026 booth includes hardware to tackle many metrology needs, software to connect them and demonstrations to help users use them to their full extent.

14 Sep 2026
Hexagon Hardware and Software Connect Racecars and Espresso
Hexagon positions its hardware and software as a cornerstone of an interconnected world, with demos involving everything from racecars to golf to espresso.

14 Sep 2026
A ‘Boring’ Automation Demo Worth Checking Out
Automatic adjustment of a boring tool’s diameter based off probe part measurement eliminates human intervention, which is especially important for lights-out machining.

28 Aug 2026
How to Take Compound Measurements With a Digital Caliper
A digital caliper’s zero function enables the user to take compound measurements, producing a result that would otherwise require arithmetic or a second tool.

17 Aug 2026
Applying Master Deviation to High-Precision Gaging
Using master deviation in precision measurements requires a bit of extra diligence on the shop floor, but the payoff in data accuracy and process control is always worth the effort.
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15 Sep 2026
Automation's Next Step Isn't a Robot.
Robot adoption is climbing in North America, but the U.S. still ranks eighth globally. The Automation Sector's 260-plus exhibitors have answers for shops at every stage — including the first one.

15 Sep 2026
Nothing Beats (Multiple) Live Machining Demonstrations
See SW North America’s live CNC machining, manufacturing automation and cobot demonstrations to discover how flexible machining systems and intelligent automation can help improve throughput and increase process reliability.

15 Sep 2026
Who Runs the Robots? The Answer Is on the Floor Today.
As automation reshapes shopfloor roles, IMTS 2026 is doubling as a recruiting, training and retention event, matching new machines with the people who’ll run them.

16 Sep 2026
Taiwan Flagship Showcase Brings Together 20 Taiwanese Manufacturing Leaders
The booth features 20 Taiwanese companies in advanced machine tools, automation, digital manufacturing and precision components.

14 Sep 2026
Harmoni’s AI Interface Simplifies Shopfloor Execution
An agentic AI interface and advanced scheduling modules help Harmoni users keep their shop floors efficient.

14 Sep 2026
Collet Wrenches and Automation Conversations
Be among the first 50 daily visitors to Lexair’s booth for a practical giveaway — and learn how to get more from your lathe while you’re there.
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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 Workforce Development
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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15 Sep 2026
Take a Smart Factory Journey with Epicor
Interactive demonstrations, virtual reality and more guide visitors through the process by which real-time signals become real manufacturing outcomes.

15 Sep 2026
From Preform to Finished Part: Additive Closes the Loop at IMTS 2026
New metal platforms from EOS and Mastrex, large-format printing from Phillips Corp., a validated end-to-end workflow from Axtra3D and DN Solutions' AM2CNC show additive moving into the production stream.

15 Sep 2026
Nothing Beats (Multiple) Live Machining Demonstrations
See SW North America’s live CNC machining, manufacturing automation and cobot demonstrations to discover how flexible machining systems and intelligent automation can help improve throughput and increase process reliability.

14 Sep 2026
Harmoni’s AI Interface Simplifies Shopfloor Execution
An agentic AI interface and advanced scheduling modules help Harmoni users keep their shop floors efficient.

14 Sep 2026
Kennametal Offers End-to-End Solutions Across IMTS
In addition to tooling and experts at its booth, Kennametal is hosting demonstrations with partner companies across the IMTS show floor.

14 Sep 2026
Collet Wrenches and Automation Conversations
Be among the first 50 daily visitors to Lexair’s booth for a practical giveaway — and learn how to get more from your lathe while you’re there.
Columns See All

9 Sep 2026
How to Certify Production at Scale With PPAP
If you demonstrate how well your machining process fits inside the tolerances, customers can stop inspecting every part and trust the process as volume increases.

28 Aug 2026
How to Take Compound Measurements With a Digital Caliper
A digital caliper’s zero function enables the user to take compound measurements, producing a result that would otherwise require arithmetic or a second tool.

24 Aug 2026
The Paper Bag and the Digital Twin
In 1936, the first Bridgeport was sketched on a paper bag in a parked truck. Three companies recently featured by Modern Machine Shop show how much of that same judgment has moved into software and automated systems. A fourth shows where it hasn't.

17 Aug 2026
Applying Master Deviation to High-Precision Gaging
Using master deviation in precision measurements requires a bit of extra diligence on the shop floor, but the payoff in data accuracy and process control is always worth the effort.

27 Jul 2026
What Closing the Information Gap Actually Looks Like
Manufacturing Connected promised to close the information gap. Now that it’s live, here’s what will determine whether it delivers on that promise.

6 Jul 2026
How Manufacturing Leaders Can Close the Information Gap
Shop owners and GMs do not need more information. They need earlier signals, clearer context and a better way to connect market movement to decisions about quoting, material, capacity and capital spending.
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13 Jul 2026
He Built a Machine Shop on a Working Cattle Farm (Video)
Jeff Lewis has spent his entire life on 380 acres in Cox's Creek, Kentucky — farming it, raising a family on it, and building a precision CNC shop that now machines die inserts for major automotive OEMs. This is how all three things ended up in the same place.

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.
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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?
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21 Jul 2026 Top Shops
Modern Machine Shop Announces 2026 Top Shops Honorees
Selected from participants in MMS’ annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, this year’s honorees exemplify innovation, leadership and operational excellence in the machining industry.

20 Apr 2026 Top Shops
Top Shops Conference Expands, Adds Products Finishing
The annual data-driven benchmarking and business improvement event now includes CNC machining and industrial finishing.

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 Top Shops
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?
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13 Jul 2026 View From My Shop
He Built a Machine Shop on a Working Cattle Farm (Video)
Jeff Lewis has spent his entire life on 380 acres in Cox's Creek, Kentucky — farming it, raising a family on it, and building a precision CNC shop that now machines die inserts for major automotive OEMs. This is how all three things ended up in the same place.

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 View From My Shop
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 Turning Machines
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 Measurement
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.
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15 Sep 2026 IMTS
Ceratizit Digital Twin Technology Brings Tooling Solutions to Life
IMTS 2026: Ceratizit’s Visual Twin, developed jointly with ModuleWorks GmbH, offers an immersive, photorealistic machining simulation demonstrating complete machining processes and tooling strategies.

14 Sep 2026 IMTS
Verisurf Software Update Advances Model-Based Metrology
IMTS 2026: Verisurf Software Inc. showcases Verisurf 2027, which features advancements in Digital Thread connectivity, automated inspection programming and QIF-enabled workflows.

11 Sep 2026 Automotive
Prima Power Laser Systems Tackle Complex 3D Manufacturing Challenges
IMTS 2026: Prima Power Laserdyne demonstrates five-axis laser processing solutions engineered for aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and precision manufacturing applications.

11 Sep 2026 Medical
Starrag Five-Axis Enables Precision, Single-Setup Manufacturing
Starrag’s Bumotec 171 high-precision five-axis machining center is designed for complete part production from bar stock to finished component in a compact footprint. It targets medical technology and other high-value industries.

11 Sep 2026 Workholding
SMW Autoblok Mechatronic Grippers Offer Flexibility and Precision for Automated Work Cells
IMTS 2026: SMW Autoblok’s Motiact series of mechatronic grippers is designed to perform precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in CNC machines and automated work cells.

9 Sep 2026 IMTS
EOS Metal 3D Printer Enables High-Volume Production
IMTS 2026: EOS showcases the EOS M4 Onyx, a six-laser industrial metal additive manufacturing system designed for serial production in aerospace, defense, energy and semiconductor manufacturing.
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14 Oct 2026
Introducing Makino's EDAF2i Ultra Sinker EDM
Please join us for the introduction of Makino’s new EDAF2i Ultra sinker EDM machine. We will be discussing the latest enhancements for the EDAFi Series. Including the new HQSi → High-Quality Surface Integrity and HQSc → High-Quality Surface Clarity technologies that provide finer and more uniform surface finishes. We will also be highlighting Makino’s AiSF Technology, the Adapti Spark Function that enhances the adaptive control providing faster and more stable EDM machining. Agenda Machine Introduction HQSi & HQSc Technologies AiSF Technology Machine Demo and Walkaround

On Demand
Rethinking Shop Floor Execution With Factory Orchestration
Manufacturers have invested heavily in ERP systems, machine connectivity and data collection, yet many shop floors still struggle with wasted time, inconsistent processes and limited operational visibility. As AI accelerates the industry’s ability to turn operational data into actionable insights, a new category of manufacturing technology — factory orchestration — is emerging to coordinate the people, machines, processes and information that drive production every day. In this webinar, Harmoni co-founder David Caputo will introduce the concept of factory orchestration, explain why it represents the next evolution of manufacturing operations, and discuss how manufacturers are creating a stronger foundation for AI by standardizing and orchestrating shop floor execution. He’ll be joined by Jeff McKay, vice president of WessDel, who will share firsthand how adopting factory orchestration transformed operations within his organization, improved productivity and execution, and positioned the business to take advantage of the next generation of AI-powered manufacturing capabilities. Agenda What factory orchestration is — and why it’s emerged as a new category of manufacturing technology Where traditional manufacturing systems leave operational gaps on the shop floor How factory orchestration improves productivity, process execution and visibility while creating the trusted operational data that powers advanced AI WessDel’s experience implementing factory orchestration, including how it improved operations and enabled AI-driven insights Practical lessons for manufacturers evaluating the next generation of shop floor technology, including how to leverage AI

On Demand
Building Resilience in Fabrication: Thriving in a Changing Market
Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and rising demand for custom orders are pushing fabrication shops to do more with less. Learn practical strategies for gaining real-time shop floor visibility, simplifying job tracking and using practical AI to anticipate disruptions, speed up quoting and cut lead times. Walk away with tools to build a faster, more resilient fabrication operation. Agenda Map today's biggest fabrication challenges — supply volatility, labor gaps and custom demand — to their real impact on shop floor throughput and margins. See how centralized job, inventory and scheduling data closes visibility gaps, enables proactive fixes and cuts downtime. Explore quick wins from practical AI, including simplified job tracking, automated admin work and clearer communication that free up skilled staff for higher-value work. Learn techniques for faster, more accurate quoting and live progress updates that help shops reliably deliver complex, customized orders.

On Demand
AI in CAM: From 2-5 Axis Milling to Swiss Turning—Real or Hype?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere — but how much of it actually improves CNC programming, and how much is just marketing? In this webinar, we'll cut through the noise with practical demonstrations of AI-powered capabilities in CAMWorks, showing how AI can help programmers work faster, standardize best practices, and reduce repetitive tasks without compromising security or control. Through hands-on demonstrations, you'll see where AI delivers measurable value today — and where human expertise still makes all the difference. Agenda Separate AI fact from fiction — understand which AI capabilities provide real value in today's CAM environment. See AI in action with hands-on CAMWorks demonstrations that accelerate programming and automate repetitive tasks. Learn how AI complements — not replaces — experienced CNC programmers by enhancing productivity and consistency. Discover how to capture and reuse your shop's best practices to improve programming quality and reduce setup time. Understand the importance of secure, local AI that protects your intellectual property without relying on cloud-based services. Explore practical AI workflows you can start using to increase programming efficiency and shorten lead times.

On Demand
AI-Assisted CAM Programming: Keeping Programmers in Control
AI-assisted CAM programming is changing how machine shops move from CAD model to finished part—helping CNC programmers reduce programming time, improve consistency and streamline machining strategy development. But for many programmers and manufacturers, one question remains central: how do you gain the benefits of AI-assisted CNC programming while keeping experienced people in control of the process? Join CloudNC programmer Mathieu Thiem for a practical look at how human-led AI can support CAM programming workflows in the machine shop—accelerating toolpath generation without replacing programmer judgment. Agenda Explore recent updates to CloudNC's CAM Assist AI solution, including the new Strategy Editor for AI-assisted CAM programming See how CNC programmers can review, guide and refine AI-generated machining strategies based on their own shop knowledge, machine requirements and process preferences Learn how AI-assisted CAM can accelerate toolpath generation and programming speed while keeping strategy decisions, validation and final control in the hands of the programmer Get a look at upcoming CAM Assist features designed to give machine shops more visibility, flexibility and confidence when applying AI to real-world CNC programming workflows

On Demand
Carbide vs. Ceramic Tooling: How to Reduce Machining Cycle Times and Increase Productivity
Ceramic cutting tools can significantly improve machining productivity, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput in the right applications. However, determining when to switch from carbide tooling to ceramic tooling requires an understanding of material requirements, machining conditions, and production goals. In this webinar, machining experts will explain the key differences between carbide and ceramic cutting tools and discuss the applications where ceramic tooling delivers the greatest performance advantages. Attendees will learn how ceramic tools can improve machining efficiency, support high-speed machining strategies, and help reduce overall manufacturing costs. The presentation will also cover recommended ceramic grades for common machining operations, material considerations, and practical guidance for selecting the right tooling solution for specific production environments. Join us to learn when ceramic tooling makes sense, how to maximize its performance, and where it can create measurable gains in productivity and profitability. Agenda Introductions Understanding the Differences Between Carbide and Ceramic Cutting Tools How Ceramic Tooling Improves Machining Productivity and Reduces Cycle Times Applications Where Ceramic Tooling Outperforms Carbide Selecting the Right Ceramic Grade for Specific Materials and Operations Best Practices for Implementing Ceramic Tooling in Production Environments Audience Q&A

24 Sep 2026 New & Upcoming
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14 Sep 2026
NTMA - 2026 IMTS Technology Luncheon
NTMA hosts 2026 IMTS Technology Luncheon on Sept. 14-19, 2026 in Chicago, IL.

14 Sep 2026
IMTS 2026
IMTS 2026 will be held September 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago.Manufacturers achieve the impossible at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show by pushing the boundaries of innovation, forming lasting connections and discovering advancements redefining manufacturing.As the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS draws the innovators, sellers and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired and find new solutions.

15 Sep 2026
PMA - Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference (APSC) 2026
PMA hosts Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference (APSC) 2026 on Sept. 15-16, 2026 online.

15 Sep 2026
FIA - 2026 FIA Safety Conference (incl. Howmet tour)
FIA hosts 2026 FIA Safety Conference (incl. Howmet tour) on Sept. 15-16, 2026 in Cleveland, OH.

15 Sep 2026
AM+ Workshop: Aerospace & Defense
Presented by Additive Manufacturing Media, Modern Machine Shop & Manufacturing Connected. Additive manufacturing is transforming defense and aerospace manufacturing by enabling flexible and responsive manufacturing of critical parts. AM makes it possible to rapidly ramp up or scale production of drones, hypersonic engines, spare parts and more without the challenges of hard tooling. This half-day workshop will highlight how military contractors, aerospace OEMs and others are applying additive manufacturing to achieve significant lead time reductions, cost savings and accelerated innovation. The program is designed for current and future additive manufacturers serving the defense and aerospace markets with end-use parts.

16 Sep 2026
Automation Alley Michigan (regional) - Integr8 Roundtable - Lights-Out Manufacturing
The Automation Alley Michigan (regional) chapter hosts Integr8 Roundtable - Lights-Out Manufacturing on Sept. 16, 2026 in Troy, MI.

13 Sep 2026 New & Upcoming
ASME - SMASIS 2026 - Smart Materials & Adaptive Structures Register Now
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9 Sep 2026 Basics
How to Certify Production at Scale With PPAP
If you demonstrate how well your machining process fits inside the tolerances, customers can stop inspecting every part and trust the process as volume increases.

29 Jun 2026 Workholding
How to Implement Zero-Point Workholding
The value of zero-point workholding systems is that your machine stops being tied to your setups. Once you see it that way, the day-to-day uses are easy to find.

13 May 2026 Basics
3 Principles to Achieve Test Cuts Worth Trusting
A test cut — justified by specific risk, designed on a clean canvas and used to confirm rather than analyze — can expose if uncommon machining traits fit your needs.

10 Apr 2026 Basics
How to Scale Production With the Right Adjustments at the Right Times
Volume machining teaches you on a delay. Some lessons are available on part one, some take a shift and some won’t show up for weeks. The timeline matters. Here’s how to read it from the first part to the last.

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.
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