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ManufacturingEngineeringMedia.com
JULY 2014 VOL. 153, NO. 1 FEATURES
59 | Real-Time SPC Software Drives Bottom-Line Benefits
Widely used by the automotive, aerospace and other mission-critical industries, statistical process control (SPC) software offers its users a simple way to monitor and analyze quality data from their manufacturing processes and machines using sophisticated statistical tools. The latest SPC software offers manufacturers highly effective real-time process quality control.
73 | Solutions Come in Many Sizes and Shapes When it comes to advanced machining centers and cells, manufacturers can benefit from the latest technologies, such as five-axis machining centers. But it’s important to choose the right machine for your business and customers.
87 | Lights, Camera . . . Print!
As IMTS approaches, prepare to be wowed by the manufacture of a 3D-printed electric car and other advanced manufacturing attractions. The International Manufacturing Technology Show for 2014 will showcase manufacturing technology, processes and trends, from metalworking to additive technologies. We help you plan your trip to Chicago this September.
97 | 30 Under 30 For the second year, Manufacturing Engineering is proud to celebrate 30 young people under the age of 30 who have demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics—fields that are essential underpinnings to a career in manufacturing. These young people have taken the road less traveled, and we applaud them for it.
ON THE WEB
Laser Focus Section We offer a special section dedicated to advancements in industrial laser technology inside our digital July edition online, which can be found at
http://www.sme.org/me-digital-archives/
The Cover: These are Manufacturing Engineering’s 30 Under 30 honorees. As this nation tries to encourage more students to develop their STEM prowess, we at Manufacturing Engineering have learned some valuable lessons in talking to these young students and professionals. See our special section sponsored by Sandvik Coromant to read more.
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ManufacturingEngineeringMedia.com | July 2014 DEPARTMENTS
8 UPFRONT Celebrating Young People in STEM 12 CALENDAR 14 QUALITY SCAN
Using More Effective Coolant Application to Improve Grinding Quality
17 SME SPEAKS My Freshman Year: Learning by Doing
21 NEWS DESK
United Grinding Gets Aggressive: Five New Machines
32 SOFTWARE UPDATE
Managing Big Data Improves Factory Processes with OEE, Other Key Metrics
41 TECH FRONT
Ultra-Strong MRIs Show Promise for Neuroscience, Other Research
49 SHOP SOLUTIONS Safe, Productive Fume Extraction Technology
142 PRODUCT PREVIEWS 163 CLASSIFIEDS 164 AD INDEX
166 FOCUS ON THE WORKFORCE Wisconsin Manufacturing: Addressing the Skills Gap
168 VIEWPOINTS
What Manufacturers Need to Know about Generation Z
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