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MIT Takes Manufacturing Education Across the Country
The new TechAMP program teaches production principles to workers, helping them advance their careers and identify savings at their firms. Peter Dizikes | MIT News CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—MIT has long bolstered U.S. manufacturing by developing key innovations and production...
METAL FABRICATION
Global Metal Fabrication Market Projected to Reach $32.47 Billion by 2032 The metal fabrication market is expanding globally, driven by industrial growth, advanced manufacturing technologies, and rising demand across sectors. According to a research report by Maximize...
LASER CUTTING
Global Laser Cutting Machines Market Is Poised for Greater Growth, Analysts Say The market is trending toward automation, AI for precision and efficiency, and the rising use of fiber lasers for enhanced speed and performance, according to Allied Market Research....
Lasers, Cobots, and Karakuri: Toyota Manufacturing Innovation Takes On Many Forms
The following article was contributed by Toyota Motor North America. Toyota is an automotive manufacturing marvel. Building on the firm foundation of the Toyota Production System, team members at the organization’s North American plants continuously search for and...
It Is Rocket Science: New Heat Shields, Faster
A team of engineers at Sandia National Laboratories used computer modeling, lab experiments, and flight testing to rapidly evaluate new thermal protection materials for hypersonic vehicles. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—From the tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia disaster in...
Made in USA
In America, the Dawn of Physical AI for Manufacturing AI and machine learning platforms are making robots smarter and more capable, enabling U.S. manufacturers to address longstanding critical challenges. By Mark Shortt Physical AI for welding is creating new...
Thinking Inside the Box—A Manufacturer’s Software-integration Journey
Sea Box works with Razorleaf to connect design, production, and inventory, improving efficiencies and enhancing its bespoke-customization capabilities. By Lynn Manning A portable forensic laboratory for investigating whether nuclear waste complies with international...
Global Laser Material Processing Market Driven by Rapid Industrial Automation, Adoption of High-Performance Laser Technologies
The market is driven primarily by rising adoption of automation and smart manufacturing technologies across automotive, electronics, healthcare, and aerospace industries, according to Market Research Intellect. LEWES, Del.—Today, increasing demand for precision...
Charting a Disruptive Path for Next-Generation Propulsion of Uncrewed Aerial Systems
By completing high-altitude testing of its new metal 3D-printed jet engine, Beehive Industries validated its ‘additive-first’ manufacturing approach that enables it to compress traditional aerospace development cycles from years to months. DENVER—Beehive Industries,...
CMMC Compliance: Is Your DoD Revenue at Risk?
As phased enforcement begins, contractors face a tightening timeline to prove compliance. Those who mobilize early will stay ahead of deadlines and avoid potential bottlenecks. By Greg Rankin For many defense contractors, the path to cybersecurity compliance has been...
From the Steel City to the Lab: Strengthening the U.S. Steel Industry Through Science
Engineers at NIST are studying how to make high-quality steel out of the raw materials we currently have available in the U.S. By Andrew Iams I grew up outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known as “The Steel City.” Although no longer the center of steel or heavy...
A Material Difference: Why a Metal Manufacturer Opted for Plastic in Cooling Tower Upgrade
Sintered metals plant finds long-term reliability and cost savings by replacing corrosion-prone metal towers with corrosion-proof engineered plastic. By Greg Rankin In powder metallurgy, material selection is everything. Choosing the right alloy determines whether a...
Manufacturer UPG Provides Complex Plastic Parts, Assemblies, to High-growth Industries
The company offers a wide range of precision production options to customers in sectors from data centers to medical and energy. By Mark Shortt UPG Company LLC is a Houston-based manufacturer that specializes in precision injection-molded plastics. According to UPG...
CERAMICS TECHNOLOGY
Unlocking Ceramic 3D Printing for Next-Generation Chemical Reactors By Tina Johnson OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—In collaboration with chemical technology and engineering company Dimensional Energy, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have...
DATA-DRIVEN MANUFACTURING
How AI Is Unlocking Greater Operational Intelligence, from Predictive Maintenance to Quality Control DUBLIN—A new report by market research firm Research and Markets states that manufacturers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline...









