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8 Jun 2026
Methods’ CoE Builds Hands-On Foundation for Customer Success
Machine repair threatens to become a lost art. Methods Machine Tools is fighting this entropy with its new Center of Excellence, which is set to provide training on both top-of-the-line and legacy machine tools.

3 Jun 2026
Webinar Recap: Streamlining Swiss Machining Through Automation
See how CAMWorks 2026 cuts Swiss-style CNC programming time by 70%+ with automatic feature recognition, full machine simulation, and smart segmentation tools.

4 May 2026
Building a Profitable Grinding Niche
By building processes for its niche, rather than a general manufacturing approach, Grind All has developed an unusual (yet profitable) value proposition.

24 Apr 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: April 2026
Production Machining’s April 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hanwha Machinery America, Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant, Marubeni-Citizen Cincom and DMG MORI.

1 Apr 2026
Studer Motion Meeting 2026 Emphasizes Strong Foundations
At its 2026 Motion Meeting, Studer celebrated 50 years of its machine foundations, plus a new inexpensive machine and a thriving apprenticeship program. Read on to learn what machine shops can take away from the event.

23 Feb 2026
Questions to Help Determine if an HMC Makes Sense for Your Shop
Horizontal machining centers can be milling’s version of high-volume production. Ask these three questions to determine if that equipment could enable your shop to diversify/expand its capabilities.
Tooling See All

5 Jun 2026
The Value of Bidirectional Thread Rolling
This end-rolling attachment for producing threads offers advantages in terms of lower weight, size and cost. And keeping thread rolls engaged as it retracts can help produce higher quality thread profiles and finishes compared to conventional end-rolling attachments.

29 May 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: May 2026
Production Machining’s May 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Okuma America Corp., Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, The L.S. Starrett Co. and Hainbuch America Corp.

15 May 2026
The Value of Replaceable-Insert Drills Given Rising Carbide Costs
When do replaceable-insert drills make more sense than solid carbide? Answering this question requires close examination of productivity.

24 Apr 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: April 2026
Production Machining’s April 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hanwha Machinery America, Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant, Marubeni-Citizen Cincom and DMG MORI.

13 Apr 2026
Durable Tooling Cuts Cycle Times for Tough Turn-Peeling Job
Kennametal’s KCU25B tooling proved durable enough for turn-peeling a lengthy austenitic stainless steel 1.4435 rotor while reducing cycle times.

3 Apr 2026
Machining HRSAs: When to Move Beyond Carbide
Shops have a variety of cutting tool options — including but not limited to carbide — when it comes to effectively machining heat-resistant super alloys.
Software See All

8 Jun 2026
Methods’ CoE Builds Hands-On Foundation for Customer Success
Machine repair threatens to become a lost art. Methods Machine Tools is fighting this entropy with its new Center of Excellence, which is set to provide training on both top-of-the-line and legacy machine tools.

3 Jun 2026
Webinar Recap: Streamlining Swiss Machining Through Automation
See how CAMWorks 2026 cuts Swiss-style CNC programming time by 70%+ with automatic feature recognition, full machine simulation, and smart segmentation tools.

24 Apr 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: April 2026
Production Machining’s April 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hanwha Machinery America, Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant, Marubeni-Citizen Cincom and DMG MORI.

27 Mar 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: March 2026
Production Machining’s February 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from HCLSoftware, SMW Autoblok, Star Cutter, LK Metrology, Renewable Lubricants and Platinum Tooling.

27 Feb 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: February 2026
Production Machining’s February 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Seco Tools, Rego-Fix USA, Siemens, MachineMetrics, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., NTK Cutting Tools and Kennametal Inc.

23 Jan 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2026
Production Machining’s January 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Star SU, Erowa Technology Inc., SW North America and Sandvik Coromant.
Measurement See All

10 Jun 2026
Tool Presetter or Laser Tool Setter? Or Both?
There are advantages to measuring tools offline as there are on a machine tool. But shops might benefit the most by doing both.

29 May 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: May 2026
Production Machining’s May 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Okuma America Corp., Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, The L.S. Starrett Co. and Hainbuch America Corp.

27 Apr 2026
Making the Most of Your Metrology
Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the technology, software and philosophy behind better metrology workflows.

27 Mar 2026
Precision Machining Technology Review: March 2026
Production Machining’s February 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from HCLSoftware, SMW Autoblok, Star Cutter, LK Metrology, Renewable Lubricants and Platinum Tooling.

13 Mar 2026
Scientific Cutting Tools Boosts Inspection Capabilities With Zoller Measurement Systems
Scientific Cutting Tools acquires the Zoller genius tool inspection system and the Zoller PomSkpGo inspection suite, expanding in-house capabilities to verify tool geometry through automated inspection and documented measurement workflows.

20 Feb 2026
Measurement Gage and CMM All in One
This shopfloor device offers the flexibility to inspect parts in compare (gage) or absolute (CMM) modes depending on the user’s part inspection needs.
Automation See All

3 Jun 2026
Webinar Recap: Streamlining Swiss Machining Through Automation
See how CAMWorks 2026 cuts Swiss-style CNC programming time by 70%+ with automatic feature recognition, full machine simulation, and smart segmentation tools.

13 May 2026
Can AI Automate Automation?
New hardware and software releases from Vention, including some powered by AI, are designed to make advanced automation more accessible to manufacturers.

13 Mar 2026
Robot Applications in Production Machine Shops
Here are five different ways production shops have benefited by adding robots to tend machine tools.

28 Jan 2026
OnRobot Open House Showcases Practical Automation Solutions
OnRobot's free Build Your Automation Roadmap event, which takes place in Dallas on Febrauary 19, features live robot demos and sessions on overcoming manufacturing labor shortages.

26 Jan 2026
Pallets Provoke a State of Flow
Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Co.’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.

9 Jan 2026
Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?
Digitized and networked manufacturing processes are becoming a bigger part of the metal processing industry. This includes sawing operations, in which companies can benefit from higher efficiency, lower costs and improved process reliability.
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24 Apr 2026 Metalworking Fluids
Precision Machining Technology Review: April 2026
Production Machining’s April 2026 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hanwha Machinery America, Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant, Marubeni-Citizen Cincom and DMG MORI.

5 Jan 2026 Swiss-Types
Swiss From the Start
Decades ago, Greg Cde Baca recognized an opportunity for small-parts machining in the Pacific Northwest and started a business with one bar-fed Swiss-type lathe. His shop has since expanded to provide precision parts to customers in multiple countries using Swiss-types and only Swiss-types, some of which might run 24/7.

30 Dec 2025 Workholding
The Right Timing for Quick-Change Workholding Upgrades
VEGA Americas initially envisioned adding a collet chuck to one of its CNC turning centers and dedicating that machine to bar work. Instead, it found a solution that would enable that machine and one other to quickly change over from three-jaw chuck to collet chuck to ID mandrel depending on production needs.

5 Dec 2025 Data-Driven Manufacturing
One Shop, Multiple New Examples of Automation
Cobots, robots and automated sand blasting and painting systems are enabling this Wisconsin machine shop to increase production while eliminating repetitive manual operations on various processes.

4 Dec 2025 Aerospace
Holding Aerospace Tolerances 24/7 in Central Wisconsin
Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Pointe Precision offers a case in point with its new automated fuel metering valve grinding and measurement cells.

10 Nov 2025 Medical
Where Micro-Laser Machining Is the Focus
A company that was once a consulting firm has become a successful micro-laser machine shop producing complex parts and features that most traditional CNC shops cannot machine.

10 Jun 2026 Measurement
Tool Presetter or Laser Tool Setter? Or Both?
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8 Jun 2026 Automation
LNS Bar Feeders Boost Spindle Uptime, Flexibility
IMTS 2026: LNS introduces the Express 346 evo and the upcoming Express 126 to its Express Line of bar feeders, offering self-adjusting guiding systems, fast setup capabilities and support for a wide range of bar diameters.

5 Jun 2026 Tooling
Haimer Cooling System Improves Coolant Delivery for Shrink-Fit Chuck Applications
IMTS 2026: Haimer's Cool-Flash cooling system uses integrated slot geometry to direct coolant to the cutting edge without requiring external nozzles or modifications to existing coolant systems.

3 Jun 2026 Tooling
NSK Spindle System Streamlines Small-Tool Machining
IMTS 2026: NSK America Corp.'s iSpeed5 is a fully tool-changeable, independent electric motor spindle system available in 60,000 and 80,000 rpm configurations, designed to expand small-diameter tooling capability on standard machining centers.

1 Jun 2026 Grinding
Emag Universal Grinding Machines Provide Flexible Performance
Emag’s UG Series grinding machines feature direct-drive spindles, swiveling B-axis and FANUC control for production-grade accuracy.

29 May 2026 Cutting Tools
Heule Deburring Tool Automates Through-Hole Applications
Heule Precision Tool’s COFA tooling uses a carbide blade to remove burrs from the front and back of a drilled through-hole in a single pass, without stopping or reversing the spindle.

29 May 2026
Reshoring Initiative Seeking Survey Responses to Shape U.S. Manufacturing Policy Decisions
The Reshoring Initiative’s 2026 Survey provides crucial data to the policymakers impacting the manufacturing industry in the U.S.

10 Jun 2026 Workholding
Jergens Workholding Solutions Boost CNC Machining Productivity
Tech Briefs See All

15 May 2026
The Value of Replaceable-Insert Drills Given Rising Carbide Costs
When do replaceable-insert drills make more sense than solid carbide? Answering this question requires close examination of productivity.

13 May 2026
Can AI Automate Automation?
New hardware and software releases from Vention, including some powered by AI, are designed to make advanced automation more accessible to manufacturers.

10 Apr 2026
Addressing Challenges in Direct Part Marking on Stainless Steel
Ultrashort pulse laser black marking has emerged as a reliable solution to the marking challenges for medical-grade stainless steel.

20 Feb 2026
Measurement Gage and CMM All in One
This shopfloor device offers the flexibility to inspect parts in compare (gage) or absolute (CMM) modes depending on the user’s part inspection needs.

9 Feb 2026
Top Tooling Accessories to Boost Turning Productivity
Here is a handful of core accessories that can make turning more predictable, stable and profitable.

19 Jan 2026
Improving Steel Machinability
The M-Steel treatment can be applied to any steel grade to improve its machinability while potentially providing production cost savings.

5 Jun 2026 Cutting Tools
The Value of Bidirectional Thread Rolling
Parts Cleaning See All

27 Aug 2024
A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.

10 May 2024
Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

11 Mar 2024
Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning
The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

25 Jan 2024
Kyzen Solvents Provide Ease of Cleaning for Medical Parts
The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.

30 May 2023
MicroCare Creates Alternative Specialty Cleaning Fluids
MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.

25 May 2023
In-line Monitoring for Automated Immersion Cleaning Systems
Ecoclean’s Acoustic Performance Measurement (APM) system provides in-line measurement of ultrasonic frequency and power in fully automated immersion cleaning systems on a batch-by-batch basis or at defined time intervals, such as once a shift, day or week.

28 Feb 2025 Parts Cleaning
Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System
Webinars See All

On Demand
From Drilling to Finish: Reamer-Quality Holes at Production Feeds
Iscar’s innovative products provide real-world results for challenging applications. The session will highlight how quick-change drill heads reduce machine downtime by eliminating the need for additional tool-length presetting. Learn how Iscar can serve as your productivity partner.

On Demand
Streamlining Swiss Machining Through Automation
Swiss CNC machines are ideal for producing small and high precision parts but programming these machines can be challenging and complex. Join this webinar to gain practical knowledge and information on user-friendly technologies to make programming your Swiss machines easier and more productive.AgendaLearn about technologies that cut programming time for Swiss machinesWatch advanced synchronization and machine aware simulation to reduce errors and improve first part successProgram long and complex parts easily with an intuitive Segmentation ManagerStay organized and efficient with built in data management tools

On Demand
How to Effectively Program Swiss-Types in Minutes, Not Hours
The presenter will walk through live demos on Citizen and Star machines, showing how built-in templates, Swiss-specific macros, and guided sync validation make setup and programming faster than you’ve previously experienced. You’ll also see how the software gives you clean G-code and realistic simulation so you can move from program to production with confidence. The webinar also offers an introduction to what’s new in ESPRIT EDGE 2025.2 such as automation tools including AI driven process planning and co-pilot. Agenda: Welcome and overview What’s new in ESPRIT EDGE 2025.2 Key differentiators Core features and live demos Wrap-up and call to action Live Q&A and follow-up resources

On Demand
Mastering Swiss Machining: Tooling Solutions for Efficient Machine Setup and Productivity
Join this webinar to discover how Iscar's quick-change tooling revolutionizes Swiss machining. Learn expert strategies to streamline parting, turning, milling and hole making, reducing downtime while boosting precision and efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance productivity.

On Demand
How Citizen Control Technology Saves Time on Every Set Up
Citizen proprietary control technology offers “one-button” functionality to help speed and simplify setups on CNC Swiss-type lathes with no manual data input (MDI) or jog wheel required. The control holds data for the part program current running. This data is used by the running system to enable a complex multi-axis, multi-tool-zone machine to be both safe and user friendly to set up. Examples of key information include barstock size, rapid approach distance, modular tool holders used to specifically define tool positions, spindle directions and potential collision zones due to the specific tooling systems used.
PMTS See All

29 Apr 2025
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

24 Apr 2025
From Shop Floor to Show Floor: PMTS 2025 Delivers
PMTS’ record-setting event builds excitement for its return in 2027.

1 Apr 2025
No Fooling—PMTS 2025 Is Here!
The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025 is here! You still have time to register.

31 Mar 2025
T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
PMTS 2025: The company’s retention knobs are magnetic particle tested and then pull tested to 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.

28 Mar 2025
Schütte Grinding Machine Minimizes Cycle Times
PMTS 2025: The Schütte 335Linear five-axis all-linear precision universal grinding machine is designed for high-precision tool and cutter grinding.

27 Mar 2025
ANCA Tool Grinder Provides Consistent Cutting Tool Production
PMTS 2025: The MX7 Ultra tool grinder is designed to provide micron-level precision, reducing tool runout and optimizing tool life.
Emerging Leaders See All

29 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Ben Lawrence
One big initiative this quality manager helped spearhead for W.H. Bagshaw was a push to go paperless, especially relative to material and process certifications, which has drastically streamlined those processes.

22 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Aaron Kennedy
This company director and production manager at Mahler Machining is a staunch advocate for using data to drive decisions, a philosophy he has embedded deeply into the company.

15 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Profile: Nushrat ‘Nush’ Ahmed
This quality inspector at Addman Group’s Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing says that in terms of a manufacturing career, she just kind of found it.

12 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Michael Mulroy
Among other initiatives, this former quality manager and now deputy general manager for BWX Technologies led the efforts to implement digital layered process audits, which have streamlined workflows and identified critical areas for improvement.

8 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Amanda Florenca
This AccuRounds Lifelong Learning University (ALLU) training coordinator says manufacturing has always been more than just a job; it’s been about her path of growth.

2 Dec 2025
Emerging Leaders Know Collaboration is Key
Although most of this year’s Emerging Leaders didn’t anticipate a career in manufacturing, their impact on their companies and the industry in general has been significant.
Upcoming See All

7 Jul 2026
Parts Cleaning Conference
The Parts Cleaning Conference (PCC) is a three-day event for learning, innovation, regulation and networking in industrial parts cleaning. At the Parts Cleaning Conference, you’ll gain actionable insights with practical solutions for today's toughest cleaning challenges, learn from top minds in manufacturing and cleaning technology, explore new tools, equipment and sustainable approaches and gain valuable connections.

18 Aug 2026
Extrusion Conference 2026
Extrusion's general sessions cover best practices, troubleshooting and processing solutions that can help you run your operation and maximize the utilization of your existing assets—as efficiently as possible. Extrusion professionals from the shop floor to the front office are represented at the Extrusion Conference. You’ll meet the entire global supply chain: manufacturing managers, supervisors, engineers and technicians, as well as engineers and technical managers at OEMs and other firms.

14 Sep 2026
IMTS 2026
IMTS 2026 will be held September 14-19, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago.Manufacturers achieve the impossible at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show by pushing the boundaries of innovation, forming lasting connections and discovering advancements redefining manufacturing.As the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS draws the innovators, sellers and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired and find new solutions.

6 Oct 2026
Products Finishing Top Shops 2026
New this year, Top Shops Conference will expand to include CNC machining and industrial finishing. Modern Machine Shop Top Shops and Products Finishing Top Shops, Gardner Business Media’s two largest and longest running benchmarking and business improvement survey programs, will join forces to host concurrent Top Shops Conference programs. In addition to dedicated conference programming, Top Shops Conference attendees will benefit from access to several shared general sessions, keynotes, exhibit rooms and special networking events enabling these two critical manufacturing service groups – CNC machining and industrial finishing - to learn, exchange ideas and make valuable business connections.

6 Oct 2026
Modern Machine Shop Top Shops 2026
New this year, Top Shops Conference will expand to include CNC machining and industrial finishing. Modern Machine Shop Top Shops and Products Finishing Top Shops, Gardner Business Media’s two largest and longest running benchmarking and business improvement survey programs, will join forces to host concurrent Top Shops Conference programs. In addition to dedicated conference programming, Top Shops Conference attendees will benefit from access to several shared general sessions, keynotes, exhibit rooms and special networking events enabling these two critical manufacturing service groups – CNC machining and industrial finishing - to learn, exchange ideas and make valuable business connections.

14 Oct 2026
The 2026 MTForecast Conference
MTForecast offers attendees the latest economic and global forecasts, manufacturing technology market insights and information on new opportunities and challenges. Learn from experts about the pitfalls and opportunities shaping manufacturing technology over the next few years. Join us at MTForecast on October 14-16 to learn what to watch out for — and how to profit.

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