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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A growing number of plants are replacing programmable logic controllers with cyber-proof, cost-effective hardware alternatives. By Greg Rankin For decades, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to solution for safety systems across refineries,...

When failure is not an option, high reliability EMI filters deliver superior high-frequency EMI suppression for mission-critical applications in aerospace and defense. The following article was contributed by Johanson Technology. When electronic devices receive strong...

An NIST mechanical engineer is conducting research that could be instrumental in designing new ways to use laser reflections to monitor metal 3D printers. By Brian Gutierrez GAITHERSBURG, Md.—Even if you’ve never heard of “light caustics,” you’ve probably seen them....

The company is increasing its work with component manufacturers across the country while incentivizing global firms to expand their production of critical components in the U.S. CUPERTINO, Calif.—When Apple announced a new $100 billion commitment to America in August,...

GrayMatter Robotics to Develop AI-powered Robotic Finishing System to Fix Defects on Transparent Materials The company was awarded an SBIR Direct-to-Phase II Contract by the Department of Air Force innovation arm to develop the system.  CARSON, Calif.—In aerospace...

“Even without a surge in reshoring, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs are forecast to go unfilled by 2030.” — June 2025 Reshoring Survey Report by Harry Moser and Kathy N. Anemogiannis By Miles Parker, Founder, Parker Group I have written about, listened to, and...