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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...

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 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Self-driving cars are often controlled by deep learning models that...

Sandia Conducts Next-Level Test for Secure Transportation Vehicle Mobile Guardian Transporter crash test provides critical data. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—With rockets propelling it down the sled track at Sandia National Laboratories, a semitrailer loaded with mock nuclear...

Georgia Tech’s hybrid manufacturing breakthroughs are reshaping how industries—from the U.S. Navy to aerospace and rail—repair and build critical parts. By Emily Hanlon ATLANTA—When the U.S. Navy needed a game-changing repair solution, the Georgia Tech Manufacturing...

The C8 Preliator XXV Coupé, embodying aviation-inspired engineering, features an 800-horsepower twin-turbo engine, a true manual gearbox, and a handmade aluminum body. AMSTERDAM and CARMEL, Calif.—When luxury automotive company Spyker rolled out its Spyker C8...

Manufacturing Challenges Take Center Stage at ORNL Forum The two-day working forum focused on aligning manufacturing research with industry priorities. Challenges facing the manufacturing industry took center stage as more than 350 leaders from industry, government,...

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...