Feb 12, 2026
The capability could help initiate a ‘new era in large-format metal additive manufacturing,’ according to the company’s CEO. INDIANAPOLIS—Mears Machine Corporation reported it achieved the capability to additively manufacture what it called “the largest single-piece,...
Feb 12, 2026
By Audra Davidson ATLANTA—From fighter jets to medical devices, today’s most advanced machines depend on parts as intricate as their missions. These components aren’t just geometrically complex—they’re made from specialized metals engineered to withstand extreme heat,...
Feb 12, 2026
A real-time robot guidance system from Inbolt is reported to enable flexible and low-cost bin picking for unstructured environments. DETROIT—A next-generation bin picking system recently introduced by Inbolt is designed to bring human-like adaptability to industrial...
Feb 12, 2026
By Noah Pflueger-Peters LIVERMORE, Calif.—With the ability to print metal structures with complex shapes and unique mechanical properties, metal additive manufacturing (AM) could be revolutionary. However, without a better understanding of how metal AM structures...
Feb 12, 2026
An Industry Week survey of 214 U.S. manufacturers revealed a substantial gap between automation’s perceived importance and its actual adoption. MONTREAL—A recent Industry Week survey of more than 200 U.S. manufacturers revealed a substantial gap between the perceived...
