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On a press brake, a tool called a punch is attached to an upper movable ram. As the ram goes down, it forces a sheet metal blank into a fixed

Rather than using an expensive CNC machine tool to determine cutting tool length and diameter offset values, these systems allow them to be "preset" offline, increasing productivity and

Lumafield is one of 12 exhibitors showcasing key manufacturing initiatives, products and services at SME's booth at CES during Jan. 6-9, 2026

Replace the hand cranks on a knee mill or engine lathe with servo motors, then connect them to a computer that provides instructions via a special programming language (G-code, typically) and you

If your shop utilizes Industry 4.0 technologies like robotics, simulation, and the IIoT to make data-driven decisions, you're engaged in smart manufacturing.

ERP is software that manufacturers use to track and manage quotes, sales orders, purchasing, scheduling, inventory, shipping, invoicing, and payments. Some common examples include SAP, Epicor,

In 3D printing, CAD models must be electronically "sliced" with special software prior to the build process. Each slice represents a single layer of the printed part.

Lasers can do more than cut, weld, and fuse metal and plastic. They are also used to measure the parts that result from these different manufacturing processes or to scan them for

It doubles spindle power, boosts rapid feed rates to 360 IPM and introduces absolute encoded servos across all axes for smoother motion, greater repeatability.

Tool crib a mess? Can't find that cutter you used last week, or you just ran out of 1/4" drills? A spreadsheet might help, but a better idea is to