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CNC Milling

When AI isn’t the right tool to solve an engineering problem

Are you sure the latest shiny AI model is the best tool for the job? The post When AI isn’t the right tool to solve an engineering...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Reducing friction in engineering workflows from CAD to manufacturing

Modern manufacturing workflows require digital continuity, from design and simulation to manufacturing and automation. The post R...

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

David Tobin Is Fighting California’s 3D Printer “Ghost Gun” Bill

California’s AB2047 is one of the most troubling pieces of 3D printing legislation ever proposed. The post David Tobin Is Fighting...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Siemens signs Chips JU agreement for EuroCDP access

Framework gives approved participants pre-defined pricing and terms for EDA software used in semiconductor design work. The post S...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

i3D Manufacturing Expands Metal 3D Printing Capacity with Burloak Technologies Acquisition

The Canadian economy may be one of the most difficult to forecast right now. This is largely the result of the fact that the natio...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Software & CAM

UAE Cyber Security Council, Siemens sign OT security MoU

Agreement includes plans for a local SIEM, phased SOC expansion, joint incident response and cybersecurity training in the UAE. Th...

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Automation

ONERugged advances smart manufacturing with rugged tech

Portfolio spans panel PCs, handheld scanners, AI laptops and MDM tools to improve visibility, traceability and uptime. The post ON...

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Automation

Rockwell expands EtherNet/IP In-cabinet capabilities

Update adds motor protection support and a supplemental power tap to boost diagnostics, simplify wiring and scale panels. The post...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Technology

Emerson updates AspenTech Inmation OT Data Fabric

Release adds distributed node architecture and edge-to-cloud support across Windows and Linux environments. The post Emerson updat...

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

Legacy Management Still Slows Adoption of 3D Printing in Large Manufacturers

A brief encounter with a manufacturer revealed an ongoing problem in 3D printing. The post Legacy Management Still Slows Adoption ...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Using a Nintendo Switch to Speed Up a 3D Printer

3D printers are almost never fast enough. [Cocoanix] had a Prusa MK3S with this very problem. He found it to be disappointingly te...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

China Becomes Latest Space Power to Demonstrate Metal 3D Printing in Orbit

China has demonstrated metal 3D printing in space as part of its plan to develop manufacturing technologies for future space missi...

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Milling

AMPulse Asia: APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup

Key Takeaways Coverage window: April 27 to May 10, 2026. Roughly 30 additive manufacturing (AM)-relevant announcements were tracke...

May 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Dassault Systèmes became a test case in the repricing of industrial software

In an AI-hyped market, is industrial software still strategic infrastructure, or is it being recast as a vulnerable application la...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Creality Patent Suggests Faster Filament Switching For FFF Printing

A new patent application by Creality describes a way to make filament changes faster in FFF 3D printers. The post Creality Patent ...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

AMS 2027: The AM Industry’s Biggest Business Conversations Return to New York

Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) is heading back to New York next February for what has become one of the industry’s most i...

May 14, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

Microplastics May Be an Even Bigger Problem Than We Thought

New research adds a troubling new dimension to 3D printing waste: it may be contributing not only to pollution, but also to climat...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Peopoly Unveils $15,000 Giga 800 FGF 3D Printer for Large Pellet Prints

Peopoly is known for its Magneto X, a printer that eschews belts and uses linear motors instead. The company also has a vat polyme...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Software & CAM

PTC expands startup program to all industries

Eligible companies receive free access to Onshape, Creo+ and Codebeamer+ for up to five users, with annual renewal. The post PTC e...

May 14, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Milling

ABB signs deal to acquire transformer manufacturer

Specialtrasfo, based near Milan, makes medium-voltage converter and rectifier transformers for industrial applications. The post A...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

From Wright Brothers to Air Taxis: Joby Aviation’s Bold Manufacturing Bet in Dayton

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Joby Aviation’s Dayton expansion signals a turning point in scalable eVTOL ma...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Kahua launches Noa AI assistant for construction teams

The tool includes Noa Assists for routine tasks and Noa Creates for building apps and workflows in kBuilder Canvas. The post Kahua...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Oncor selects digital grid management tools

Emerson’s AspenTech OSI ADMS and Cimphony software will support outage management, grid modeling and ERCOT data exchange. The post...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Guides & Tips

SINBON and Nexcellent partner on hydrogen power

The collaboration targets food trucks, drones, microgrids and on-site AI data center power systems. The post SINBON and Nexcellent...

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read