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Rising adoption of lightweight materials, expanded production of electric vehicles, and advancements in automated stamping technologies are expected to drive long-term market growth, according to a recent market analysis. SAN FRANCISCO—The global metal stamping...

Boker’s Inc. Over the years, Boker’s has continued to invest in advanced equipment and new processes to meet the evolving needs and product diversification of its customers. Boker’s Inc. is a precision metal stamping specialist with more than 100 years of experience...

AM’s Measured Growth Signals a More Mature Industry The additive manufacturing market is projected to reach $20.3 billion by 2030, but growth is shifting toward proven applications, production value, and disciplined investment. By Matthew Foulk The following article...

The global automotive forging market was valued at USD 54.96 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 57.59 billion in 2026 to USD 82.44 billion by 2034—a CAGR of 4.60 percent over the forecast period. Forging, a manufacturing process that uses compressive...

Tight-tolerance Machining Brings Out the Best in Forgings and Castings Fermer Precision specializes in post-processing machining that gives forged and cast parts the surfaces and precise details they require. Fermer Precision has manufactured precise metal parts for...

The global automotive market for alloy wheels is projected to reach $11.4 billion by 2029, according to Valuates Reports. BANGALORE, India—The size of the global automotive alloy wheel market, by revenue, totaled USD 11,400 million ($11.4 billion) in 2022, according...

AirBoss of America From custom rubber compounding to precision molded vibration dampeners, AirBoss of America offers automotive manufacturers an impressive depth of capabilities. AirBoss of America Corp. is a specialist in custom automotive-market rubber compounding...

By Brian Gutierrez GAITHERSBURG, Md.—3D printing has matured from a speculative sci-fi fantasy into a practical tool. Plastic is the most commonly used material for 3D printing, but National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research is helping expand 3D...

Researchers are combining robotics, automated experimentation, and AI to build more adaptive systems. By Jeremy Thomas LIVERMORE, Calif.—Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and engineers, in conjunction with the Department of Energy (DOE) and...

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES System Helps Humans Predict When Self-Driving Cars Will Make Mistakes A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior. By Adam Zewe | MIT News...

New Wearable Reroutes Lost Sensation, Restores Stability An interdisciplinary team of researchers developed a wearable “sensory substitution” system that translates foot pressure into high-tech patterns of heat and vibration they can feel elsewhere. By Audra Davidson...

Lockheed Martin To Produce Next Generation Interceptor at New Facility in Alabama The 88,000-square-foot facility in Courtland expands the company’s advanced manufacturing capacity, supporting rapid delivery of domestic defense capability.   Defense technology company...

Setting Standards Sandia helps bridge the gap between technology and human readiness The following article was originally published by Sandia National Laboratories. Three words piqued systems engineer Judi See’s interest during a presentation at Sandia National...

Precision Machining Firm Delivers Custom Metal Parts and Assemblies for Mission Critical Applications Whether it’s machining parts for fuel systems, aircraft cabin interiors, data centers, or drones,  Thuro Metal Products applies rigorous, internationally certified...

Found Industries Aims to Strengthen America’s Industrial Supply Chains Founded by Peter Godart (MIT’15, SM ’19, Ph.D. ’21), the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum. By Zach Winn | MIT News  Found Industries...