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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.

Article March 15, 2026

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The line between editorial and advertising has never been under more pressure — and history shows what happens when it disappears.

Article December 15, 2025

Bracing, Not Retreating: Industry Trends & Analysis

Toolmakers face rising costs, tariffs and uneven demand, yet the industry stands firm—bracing for challenges while maintaining resilience into 2026.

Article October 15, 2025

Reader Feedback Welcome: Tool Presetting

Cutting Tool Engineering relies on reader feedback to guide our editorial content and ensure that your needs for practical industry information are met.

Article September 15, 2025

Reshoring & Tariffs: Supply Chain & Logistics

Maybe tariffs will drive U.S. manufacturing reshoring, maybe they won't. Based on how the industry has fared so far in 2025, I think meh is a precise one-word assessment. That's why, in August, two separate announcements from Apple and GE Appliances caught my attention.

Article December 15, 2024

Brand Awareness: Testing & Quality Assurance

Is it possible the drop in magazine advertising over the past year or so has contributed to the broader market decline? Print media has an upside.

Article October 15, 2024

IMTS Turnout: Trade Shows & Events

IMTS 2024 saw 89,020 attendees, with 14,713 students, reflecting strong interest in manufacturing, despite a slight dip in overall professional attendance.