Rocket Lab Opens New Engine Development Center in California

The new advanced manufacturing and development center in Long Beach enables high-rate production of the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines, the company said. LONG BEACH, Calif.—Rocket Lab USA, Inc., reported it officially opened its new Engine Development...

Powin Preparing to Take Steps to Build U.S. Energy Storage Supply Chain

The company aims to source components manufactured in the United States, starting in 2025. PORTLAND, Ore.—Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC reported it is teaming up with partners in the global supply chain to bring manufacturing to the United States....

AI-Driven Tool Makes It Easy To Personalize 3D-Printable Models

With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices, without hampering their functionality. By Adam Zewe | MIT News As 3D printers have become cheaper and more widely accessible, a rapidly growing community of novice...

Accelerating Industrial Automation Design Through Generative AI

An expanded partnership between Rockwell Automation and Microsoft could help engineers expedite the creation of complex control systems. MILWAUKEE and REDMOND, Wash.—Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. reported they are extending their longstanding...

Enhancing Digital Manufacturing with Generative AI

Shapeways’ AI-enabled core tech platform is reported to optimize efficiency and productivity. NEW YORK—Digital manufacturing firm Shapeways Holdings, Inc., is adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance digital manufacturing...