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Dennis Spaeth

Dennis, who served as electronic media editor at Cutting Tool Engineering from January 2007 through May 2018, is now the owner and publisher of the magazine and CTE Publications Inc. Dennis holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University, and has more than 40 years of media experience.    

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Economic uncertainty clouds Cutting Tool Industry Fall 2026 Outlook
Article October 30, 2026 Dennis Spaeth
Economic uncertainty clouds Cutting Tool Industry Fall 2026 Outlook
Though economic uncertainty surrounding trade policy and raw material costs persist, the U.S. cutting tool industry enters the final months of 2026 with considerably stronger sales expectations than a year earlier, according to results from the United States Cutting Tool Institute’s latest biannual industry outlook survey.
Lead Angle for April 2026
Article March 30, 2026 Dennis Spaeth
Lead Angle for April 2026
Precision in today’s machining environment isn’t just about holding tighter tolerances, it’s about recognizing the larger picture — the full process, from material behavior to tooling strategy to how parts ultimately perform in the real world.
High-Performance Cut Taps featured
Video February 17, 2026 Dennis Spaeth
High-Performance Cut Taps featured
Guhring, OSG USA and YMW Taps USA provided video demonstrations of their high-performance cut taps as a supplement to the “Tip Top Tap” feature article in the March 2026 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Included in this video report are Guhring’s Pionex taps, OSG’s A-Tap series, and YMW’s Z-PRO VU series (VUSP and VUPO).
Fanuc CEO makes the case for automation at Mazak’s Discover 2025 event
News October 8, 2025 Dennis Spaeth
Fanuc CEO makes the case for automation at Mazak’s Discover 2025 event
Addressing a crowded room at Mazak Corp.'s Discover 2025 event on Oct. 7, FANUC America Corp. President Mike Cicco emphasized the growing role automation plays within shops that strive to maintain a competitive edge. Shops that implement automation solutions not only improve their productivity, he told attendees, they increase their flexibility to take on jobs big, small and anything in between.
Meet a Modern Maker from the IMTS 2024 Student Summit
News September 20, 2024 Dennis Spaeth
Meet a Modern Maker from the IMTS 2024 Student Summit
Rodrigo Perez's journey into the world of manufacturing began during high school, but not in a classroom. While working construction for his father, Perez crossed paths with an electronics engineer who taught him about machining and manufacturing; how to use a mill and a lathe; how to put together circuit boards; how to solder surface components and wires, and build robotic computer systems.

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