January 2026

State of the Industry: Key Trends for 2026. Emerging and advanced technologies assist in overcoming workforce and other challenges. Just make sure you combine these tools with tried and true manufacturing processes to ensure you are better positioned to take on the future — regardless of challenging economic conditions.

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Environmental Health & Safety

Performing a Gas Safety Audit: De-Risking Fabrication and Manufacturing Environments

Shield Your Workforce with Essential (and Comfortable) PPE

Master Your Approaches to Air Quality and Avoid Fines and Slash Absenteeism

Welding

Forging the Future with Friction Stir Welding

Taylor-Winfield Technologies, Inc.: Customer Accomplishments are Top Priority

Advances in Welding Technology

Tooling & Workholding

Tips for Selecting and Using Fiber Discs

Long-lasting and Durable Abrasives Extend Wheel Life

Machining

Mazak’s DISCOVER 2025: Drive Results with Innovation

Turn Things up with the Power of Turning Centers

Business Services

In 2026, Tech — and Humans — Will Propel Manufacturing Success

How to Use AI to Close More Deals and Build Lasting Customer Relationships

State of the Industry: Key Trends for 2026

Measurement & Inspection

Advances in 3D Lasers and Scanners Accelerate Defect Detection

Metal Forming & Fabricating

Speed Meets Precision: Cutting Systems Increase Output and Cut Costs

Prima Power: Level Up Your Fabrication Processes to Respond to Evolving Trends

Advanced Machining Strategies Require an Optimized End Mill

Industry News

Mitsubishi Electric Automation IMA Citizen M6 Adapter capturing CNC machine data

New Comprehensive CNC Software Package

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s new CNC software package monitors Citizen machine data in real time.

WALTER Surface Technologies acquisition of Hermes North America expanding coated abrasives solutions

Walter Surface Technologies Acquires Hermes North America

The acquisition strengthens Walter Surface Technologies’ premium coated abrasives portfolio.

Muratec Alta partnership expanding CNC turning automation in the Mid-Atlantic

Muratec USA Partners with Alta Enterprises Inc. to Serve Mid-Atlantic Region

The Mid-Atlantic region is one of the largest non-automotive industrial corridors in the United States, offering strong growth opportunities across diverse sectors.