American Machinist

Shipments of critical manufacturing consumables are up over 30% year-over-year and nearly 20% YTD, but the effect of inflation is real, according to industry sources.

A seven-year award based on the Pentagon's new contract model will allow the weapons system manufacturer to increase production to more than 1,000 missiles per year, over 16 times the current rate.

Recognizing how turning operations affect downstream finishing helps manufacturers reduce process variation, improve first-pass yield and meet surface roughness requirements for zinc electroplating.

The automaker entered into a three-year, $45-billion arrangement for a company to coordinate and manage its purchasing activities, securing its access to critical parts and freeing up its working capital.

Through six months of 2026 ordering activity, robot/cobot units and order values continue to grow, as manufacturers and other businesses viewing automation as a long-term investment in competitiveness.

Boeing is exchanging three emerging technology subsidiaries for a minority stake in the eVTOL developer - which aims to diversify with defense systems, and "physical AI" for aircraft control and management.

Manufacturers and machine shops booked more than $3.4 billion in new orders for metal cutting and forming machines during the first half of 2026, setting a new record for demand during any comparable period this century.

The transition from CNC machine programming to manufacturing intelligence represents more than a technological upgrade: it is an expansion of expertise and a shift in manufacturing strategy.

The recently restructured partnership with China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. will continue through 2047, with emphasis on new electric and hybrid vehicles developed in China.

Investments in CNC technology must be supported by sound human strategy that will bridge the distance between machining expertise and manufacturing success.