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Basics

“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.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Reaches Expansion for First Time in 2 Years

  After two years of contraction, the Metalworking Index has finally turned a corner. A recovery that started in October has reached a milestone, fueled by increased production and new orders, signaling cautious optimism for the industry.  

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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.

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Automation

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.

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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.

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TIMTOS 2025: Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry Embraces Technology to Meet Global Demands

Digital technologies such as AI, AR/VR and digital twins, along with customized machine tools and turnkey production systems are helping the Taiwanese machine tool industry quickly respond to changes in the global economy.

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Basics

How To Break Free From CMM Dependency

Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.

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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.

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Measurement

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.

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Automation

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.

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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.  

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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.

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