Precision standards across aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, and advanced manufacturing continue to tighten. Buyers expect consistency, repeatability, and documented quality — not just good parts, but controlled processes. Smart C NC technology is redefining what’s possible. Today’s high-performing manufacturers are: Delivering extreme precision by combining advanced motion control with proven high-performance processes Utilizing real-time, in-cycle dimensional veri

Manufacturing in 2026: It’s Not What You Think Kim Frankel, CEO ABACORP CNC Machined Parts The Evolution of Manufacturing It is career fair season. When I speak at career fairs, colleges, and to students in CNC programs, I always start with the same message: Manufacturing in 2026 is not the manufacturing your grandparents knew. Today's manufacturing floor is driven by advanced CNC technology, automation, robotics, CAD/CAM software, AI-assisted programming, and precision engi

Black History Month offers a valuable opportunity to recognize the contributions of Black individuals across all fields, including manufacturing. This sector has long been a foundation of economic growth and technological progress. Celebrating Black History Month in manufacturing means shining a light on the achievements, challenges, and ongoing impact of Black professionals who have shaped and continue to influence this vital industry. A vintage industrial lathe machine repr