What Is Computer Numerical Control (CNC)? Machine tools don't always need to be operated by hand. Discover the meaning of CNC, or computer numerical control, in this explanatory guide.

The toughest challenge computer numeric control manufacturers face is to control external devices through machine tool CNCs. Shops typically add external devices and, often, the ...

KALISH: One manufacturing expert thinks that smaller, cheaper computer-numeric-controlled machines could have a big impact on education.

One common downside of computer numeric control machining is a low “fly-to-buy” ratio, where a 1,000-pound titanium block might be carved away to produce a 100-pound aerospace component.

Twin Falls • Jim Kellis, a College of Southern Idaho student, placed fifth the nation in Computer Numeric Controlled, or CNC Machining at the Skills USA competition in Kansas City.

While initially developed for use in large factory processes, computer numeric control (CNC) machines have slowly made their way out of the factory and into the hands of virtually anyone who wants ...