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Siemens adds AI agent orchestration to EDA workflows
New system supports semiconductor, 3D IC and PCB design tasks with security controls and integration across Siemens tools. The pos...
3D Printing Moves Deeper Into Production as Parts Near $110B by 2034
A new report takes a closer look at how much 3D printing is actually being used in real production. The numbers point to a market ...
Multi Wire FSAM Patent Targets Bigger Metal Builds
A new friction stir additive manufacturing patent proposes a smarter way to feed several metal wires through one rotating tool. Th...
Lincoln Electric’s Big Metal Bet: Using WAAM 3D Printing to Replace Castings
When heavy industry runs into a parts problem, the bottleneck usually isn’t machining; it’s often castings and forgings. Those pro...
Why Additive Manufacturing Adoption Looks the Way It Does — Part III
The development of additive manufacturing has closely tracked broader trends in industrial digitalization. Additive manufacturing ...
Everything is Connected: Cisco’s Samuel Pasquier Explains the Relevance of the IIoT Revolution to AM’s Growth Trajectory
On its own, additive manufacturing (AM) may not need a new round of record-setting investment in order to move to new heights of s...
Disney’s Big Bet on Storytelling, Parks and Products
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Disney’s massive bet on Imagineering, from theme parks to cruise ships, is op...
FANUC links robotics platform with NVIDIA AI tools
Collaboration adds ROS 2 support, digital twin simulation and voice-based robot programming for factory automation workflows. The ...
Hitem3D v2.0 targets stable AI image-to-3D workflows
Update adds portrait reconstruction, multi-view input support and export improvements for print-focused 3D model production. The p...
Nscale to deploy 1.35 GW AI compute with Microsoft
West Virginia campus will host NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPUs with scalable power up to 8 GW and phased rollout starting in 2027. The post...
ASUS introduces liquid-cooled AI infrastructure at GTC 2026
Rack-scale systems support up to 227 kW TDP and NVLink-connected GPUs with hybrid and liquid cooling options for large AI clusters...
Sony introduces IMX908 4K sensor with 96 dB dynamic range
1/2.8-type sensor uses 1.45 µm LOFIC pixels and single exposure to improve low-light imaging and reduce artifacts in security came...
SLS Prints Programmable Bonded Magnets
Researchers at Auckland University of Technology’s Additive Manufacturing Research Centre report a field-assisted selective laser ...
CAM Software Comparison: Fusion 360 vs Mastercam vs SolidCAM
* Fusion 360 offers a cloud-based, integrated CAD/CAM solution with a wide range of machining strategies and post-processors...
CNC Threading Operations: A Comprehensive Comparison
* Single-point threading, tapping, and thread milling are the primary methods used in CNC threading operations...
Lean Manufacturing with CNC: Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency
* Implementing lean principles can reduce waste by up to 30% and increase productivity by 25%...
CAM Software Showdown: Fusion 360 vs Mastercam vs SolidCAM
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Why valves and seals are important in compressed air systems
Manufacturing maintenance professionals should understand valves and seals within compressed air systems. The post Why valves and ...
VMC vs HMC: Vertical vs Horizontal Machining Center Comparison
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G-code vs Conversational Programming: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases
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Surface finishing after CNC machining: anodizing, plating, and coating options
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Fanuc vs Siemens vs Heidenhain CNC Controllers Compared
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Haas vs DMG Mori vs Mazak: CNC Machine Brand Comparison for Job Shops
* Haas, DMG Mori, and Mazak are top contenders in the CNC machine market, each with unique strengths and weaknesses...
CNC Coolant Types Compared: Flood vs Mist vs MQL
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