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October 14, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 10   Featured Sponsor Compact, Flexible, Cost-Effective: Automation for Every Shop RoboTrex Compact Automation increases machine running times and production efficiency. Designed for automated vise handling of workpieces up to 7 kg, the compact system minimizes floor space requirements, is flexible in use, and ensures intuitive operation -- delivering strong cost-performance benefits for small to medium shops and first-time automation users. RoboTrex automation system | LANG Technik USA   Featured Articles 10 Ways AI and Next Generation ERP Can Supercharge Everyday Manufacturing Workflows Integrating AI and machine learning into manufacturing ERP systems transforms traditional factories into proactive, self-learning powerhouses. This smart technology uses predictive data to optimize inventory, stabilize supply chains, and eliminate human error. John Davis, CTO for Global Shop Solutions, writes how AI-driven ERP solves labor shortages while maximizing factory speed, safety, and profitability. Full Article Meet the Robot Doing the Heavy Lifting at Thunder Creek (Watch Video) Struggling with plant-floor bottlenecks and the heavy labor shortage? Fabricators are finding relief by replacing punishing manual tasks with automated cells, as seen at Thunder Creek Equipment, where a FANUC-powered robot now handles 150-pound steel plates on a 135-ton press brake. Full Article   Featured Sponsor New SD-26 Type S Automatic Lathe Design Takes Machining Capabilities Beyond the Limits The new Star CNC SD-26S, including the industry's first B-axis twin-thread whirling unit, redefines Swiss-type machining with unmatched precision, speed, and versatility. Its dual B-axis system ensures superior accuracy and efficiency, perfect for applications requiring high-end consistency for complex components up to one-inch diameter (26mm). Visit Star CNC Machine Tool Corp.   Industry News New DeHoff 20144 Machine to Drill Key Components for World's Largest Fusion Project (Watch Video) Full News Item   Platinum Tooling Transforms Swiss Lathe Machining by Bringing High Precision QUICK Line to North America Full News Item Bionic Prosthetic Arm Teaches Industrial Robots Human Dexterity (Watch Video) Full News Item   Star Cutter's Upgraded Centerless Profile Grinder Packs a 67% Capacity Boost Full News Item   Featured Sponsor EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac! EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vacuum simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid or vice versa. The EasySwitch is a powerful pneumatic vacuum that is ideal for any application -- wet, dry, light and heavy. More Information   Product Spotlight Massive New Vertical Turning Lathe Tackles Oversized Parts View This Product   New Renishaw Probes Measure Part Data Inside the Machine View This Product Expand Your Zero Point Capacity with New Quick Point Plates (Watch Video) View This Product   Artec Neo Delivers Metrology Accuracy Where It Matters View This Product Single Robot Handles Extremely Large Weldments with New Multi Axis Track View This Product   Kent USA's Hybrid Precision Lathe Blends Manual Control with CNC Production View This Product Magnetic Air Holster Ends the Hunt for Missing Tools View This Product   High Speed SkyMill Built for Rapid Sheet Setup; Features Integrated Renishaw Probe View This Product Career Builder Hot Job Opportunities Modern Applications News has Partnered with CareerBuilder to Provide You with Links to the Latest Jobs in Metalworking. Subscribe to MAN Nelson Publishing, LLC | www.modernapplicationsnews.com PO Box 424, Alto, MI 49302 Phone: 941-539-7579 webmaster@modernapplicationsnews.com