Mazak Corporation sets its sights on the latest manufacturing and automation technology specifically for aerospace, medical, space exploration, defense/marine defense and other area industry component production at its two-day Florida Open House February 18-19 at 10 AM to 6 PM.

With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the “Build your Automation Roadmap” event in Dallas on February 19, bringing practical automation solutions directly to the region’s manufacturing community.

Yaskawa will host a webinar exploring the latest robotics and automation innovations showcased at The International Robot Exhibition (iREX).

C.R. Onsrud—an American manufacturer specializing in CNC machining centers, CNC routers, CNC mills, and Inverted Routers, along with providing a full line of tooling and accessories for CNC machinery—is hosting its annual Demo Day on March 25, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at its factory (117 Technology Drive, Troutman, NC). Having opened its doors 50 years ago, the company is also celebrating this golden milestone with attendees.

The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship season, with $2.7 million available to support students pursuing welding and related fields across North America. The deadline for AWS National, District, and Section Scholarships is March 1, 2026.

Manufacturing technology executives from across the industry will gather in Fort Lauderdale, FL, for The MFG Meeting on March 10-12, 2026. Hosted by AMT (The Association For Manufacturing Technology), this annual meeting focuses on the technology trends driving modern manufacturing and rapid product evolution, and how manufacturing leaders can adapt. It also offers attendees a unique networking opportunity to build their social capital and connect with hundreds of peers in one place.

When times are challenging for the machining industry, technological innovation becomes all the more important. At Open House 2026, taking place from March 17 to 20, 2026 at the iXperience Center in Deizisau, Germany, INDEX will be presenting two highly efficient world premieres: the TRAUB MS12-4 multispindle sliding headstock turning machine and the INDEX G160 turn-mill center, among other highlights. Strong interest is also expected in the integrated information event focusing on the topic of machining lead-free brass.

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) has announced details of its MAX eXperience educational program, featuring a comprehensive lineup of six immersive workshops, a keynote presentation, and targeted education sessions designed to equip manufacturing professionals with practical strategies for today’s rapidly evolving production environment.

Manufacturing News President Brad Gross attended the UNITED GRINDING Motion Meeting 2026 / STUDER Annual Press Conference at the company’s headquarters in Switzerland—alongside global manufacturing media and UNITED GRINDING’s distribution partners. Below are his thoughts on his Swiss adventure.

On April 13, 2026, wire and Tube will open its doors in Düsseldorf, Germany. More than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries will present technologies, machines, materials and end products on approximately 393,700 sq. ft. of exhibition space, through April 17. This event aims to cover the entire industrial value chain.

The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, recently announced a new partnership with the Pittsburgh-based Patterns of Meaning Initiative, an innovative program that introduces steel, specialty materials and metal manufacturing to K-12 students through the arts.

ESAB recently announced the 12 recipients of the 2025 $5,000 scholarships, awarded through a collaboration with the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation. The scholarships, made possible by ESAB’s Future Fabricators program, support students across North America pursuing welding certifications and degrees.

SencCutSend, a U.S.-based on-demand manufacturing company specializing in custom sheet metal and CNC machining, is celebrating a year of progress toward its $1 million commitment to support STEM education nationwide. Since announcing this venture in January 2025, the company has issued nearly $250,000 in parts, engineering assistance and funding to student engineering, robotics and STEM programs.

The American Welding Society (AWS) recently announced its full schedule of 2026 conferences and events that include educational sessions, networking, and opportunities to connect with industry-leading experts. In addition to annual FABTECH conferences, AWS will feature four comprehensive technical events in 2026: Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC 2026), Shipbuilding and Aluminum Conference, Welding Automation Expo & Conference (WAEC), and Welding Summit.

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