A murky roadmap for next-gen aircraft
Future narrow-body aircraft hinge on new propulsion: open rotor, ultrahigh bypass, hybrid systems and blended-wing designs—promising but decades away.
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Optimism and Uncertainty
Despite tariffs, labor shortages and tech gaps, manufacturers see renewed optimism—driven by automation, training, reshoring efforts and strong 2026 demand.
Machine Shop Innovation
NASA Glenn engineers created 3D-printed vibration-damping inserts that boost machining accuracy, cut cleanup time and improve prototype manufacturing efficiency.
Machining Stainless Steel
A clear breakdown of stainless-steel subgroups—machinability traits, challenges and best practices across austenitic, martensitic, ferritic, PH and duplex alloys.
Let Edming Use Sink In
Electrical discharge machining, or EDMing, is a form of machining wherein you use an electrode to channel enormous amounts of electricity into a workpiece.
Seal-ready Surfaces: Testing & Quality Assurance
The proliferation of aluminum in the automotive sector continues to surge. Once rare, aluminum components now can account for 30% of a vehicle's weight.
Turning To Surface Quality Optimization
This article covers the fundamental principles of surface roughness and presents several tips proven to enhance surface quality in turning operations.n
The Daily Regrind
In today's disposable economy, savvy part manufacturers understand that money can be saved and productivity possibly boosted by resharpening worn tools.
Designing A Better Manufacturing Experience
Look for productivity improvements to be driven by improving the human experience on the shop floor during IMTS 2026 in Chicago.
FABTECH 2025 Coverage: Automation & Robotics
UR Unveils Long-reach Cobot; Move Multi-Ton Robots Without Cranes; Start-Up Offers AI-Powered Knowledge Capture; Robot Diagnostics Keep Automation Running.
Preview: Medical Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technology Series West (formerly Westec) kicks off Oct. 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Schedule at a glance.
What’s Possible With Tool Grinding Technology
Advancements in grinding tech have paved the way for custom tool making, while software innovations have expanded grinding functionality across industries.
