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- 5-axis machines handle complex geometries in fewer setups, reducing cycle time by up to 60%...
CNC Cutting Tool Materials Compared: Carbide vs HSS vs Ceramic vs CBN
- Carbide tools dominate modern CNC machining with the best cost-to-performance ratio...
CNC Machine Market 2026: Trends, Growth, and What Shops Need to Know
- Global CNC machine market projected to exceed $130 billion by 2028...
Cobots vs Industrial Robots for CNC Machine Tending: Complete Comparison
- Cobots cost 60-70% less than traditional industrial robots for CNC tending...
Top CAM Software for CNC Machining in 2026: Feature & Price Comparison
- Fusion 360 offers the best value for small shops with its integrated CAD/CAM workflow...
Plasma Toroid Generator
Finally you can DIY the holy grail of high-energy plasma toys — a toroid generator. The post Plasma Toroid Gen...
Hands-On with the Matter and Form Three 3D Scanner
Our hands-on review of the Matter and Form Three 3D scanner felt like playing with a gift from the future. The...
Make: Live – Volume 96 Show & Tell
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time Join Make: Editors live for a chat with the authors of Make: Vol...
One Sailing Pulley To Rule Them All
When thinking of humanity’s ability to harness wind energy, many people will conjure images of windmills from ...
Review: Creality Raptor Pro 3D Scanner
The Raptor Pro is a great 3D scanner option, if you have the money. The post Review: Creality Raptor Pro 3D Sc...
Voting is open for the 2026 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Program
Cast your vote for your favorite products by April 30, 2026. Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year program h...
Lubricant viscosity is critical to efficient and reliable manufacturing
Lubricant viscosity plays a critical role in maintaining the performance, efficiency and longevity of manufact...
Think lighting audits are just about energy savings? Think again
Cost and energy savings from a lighting audit can be measurable and significant. But that’s just the tip of th...
The Downtime | Episode 41: 2D or Not 2D
In this week's episode of The Downtime podcast, The Downtime Divas are joined by Andrew Morehead Jr., director...
3D Printed Jack Mixes Two Filaments For Great Performance
If you’re looking to jack up your car and you don’t have anything on hand, your 3D printer might not be the fi...
The Downtime | Episode 40: For the Love of Motion
The latest episode of The Downtime podcast blends industry insight, innovation talk and a little Valentine’s D...
Read the January/February 2026 issue of Plant Engineering
There are many factors involved when selecting appropriate light fixtures for industrial environments. Read th...
The Downtime | Episode 39: The Snow Must Go
This week on The Downtime podcast, our hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak convey their feelings about materia...