Digitalization & Industry 4.0

Products • January 8, 2026

Machine tracking solution generates real-time machine analytics

The EZ-SmartTower from Lyndex-Nikken is a machine tracking solution that is designed to increase machine shop efficiency by streamlining ROI analysis of machine tools. The EZ-SmartTower provides real-time machine analytics, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions and maximize productivity – with no specialized expertise required. The EZ-SmartTower enables machine shops to seamlessly monitor and analyze...

Articles • July 21, 2025

Holding Long Overhangs

When machining component features like deep pockets, long bores or intricate internal cuts, tooling setups with long overhangs are usually unavoidable.

Articles • April 19, 2025 • Tyler Massey

Cybersecurity For Aerospace

With sensitive intellectual property, global supplier networks and connected technologies, the aerospace industry must make cybersecurity a priority.

Articles • August 15, 2023 • Christopher Tate

Continuous connections

Shop floor connectivity is no longer the future.

Articles • May 5, 2023

More knowledge, better decisions

Machining integrations help shop make decisions proactively

Articles • July 5, 2022

The zenith of boring

The future of boring is automated.

Articles • April 7, 2022 • Alan Richter

Cost cutting

Indexable insert tools and techniques reduce costs while maintaining process reliability.

Articles • July 13, 2021 • Alan Richter

Monitoring microdrill wear and breakage

Know what's actually happening at the cutting edge with the WattPilote monitoring system from Digital Way

Articles • April 5, 2021 • William Leventon

Lean grinding machine

The GT-610 EZ from Glebar Co. is designed to provide slide motion control and other key ingredients to grinding success at a lower price point.

Articles • January 20, 2021 • Ken Schnepf

Smart sensor manages fluid

Fluid management system sensor can help increase the life of coolant and reduce the number of rejected parts

Articles • August 10, 2020 • William Leventon

Digging into data mining

Shops can strike process improvement gold with tools that gather and analyze machining information.

Articles • July 29, 2020 • Ken Schnepf

Detect spindle anomalies

The Artis GEMDS system helps shops reduce scrap and improve productivity.