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Precision Machine Design Table of Contents (PDF)

History has shown that precision machines are essential elements of an industrial society. Indeed, modem industry is critically dependent on precision machines ranging from those for the manufacture of integrated circuits, to machines for the manufacture of optical components, to machines for the manufacture of automobiles.

Punch Presses Training Guide (PDF)

Although the punching of holes is often accomplished with die sets that also perform bending and forming, a punch press is designed specifically for the making of various shaped holes and cutouts on sheet metal and plate material.

Tube Bending Training Guide (PDF)

After watching the program and reviewing this printed material, the viewer will be aware of the essentials of tube bending technology, methods employed, and the machinery involved.

2020 COVID-19 Future Outlook Study Executive Summary (PDF)

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to sweep across the United States, there has been much speculation about its long-term impact on the manufacturing industry and the industry’s ability to recover. To gage the impact COVID-19 will have on the manufacturing industry, SME Media surveyed more than 700 manufacturing professionals to understand how their companies will begin to recover post-COVID-19.

2020 Trends in Global Manufacturing Study (PDF)

Conducted jointly by SME and Plataine, an Industrial IoT and AI software solution provider, this survey report is designed to enable manufacturing decision-makers to best prepare for and embark on their journey to digital manufacturing. This survey is based on over 200 surveyed executives, decision makers and influencers from the industrial manufacturing industry. Now in it’s second iteration, this survey presents the trends in global manufacturing and show the progress towards building the digital factory when implementing Industry 4.0 technologies.

Metal Additive Experts in Demand Executive Summary (PDF)

Metal AM is not only allowing manufacturers to increase speed to market, it’s also helping them produce stronger and lighter parts, improve efficiency, reduce waste, along with reducing lead time. To maximize this potential, it is critical that the existing workforce is trained in AM technologies – whether through degree programs, engineering applications, development experience or AM experience in a project-based environment.