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Software & CAM

The agentic era for mechanical design

Leo AI CEO Maor Farid thinks his design agent has passed the “mechanical Turing test.” The post The agentic era for mechanical des...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Five Trends in Automation for the Second Half of 2026

AI, machine vision and smarter, more collaborative robots respond to changing supply chains. The post Five Trends in Automation fo...

Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Milling

3D Systems Gets Further $9 Million For US Air Force Metal 3D Printing Project

3D Systems has received an extra $9 million under the Air Force’s Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Advanced Technology Demonstrator p...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Valiant Shield & RIMPAC ’26, Pt. 2: 3D Printed Drone Boats, and 3D Printing Drones on Boats

Representatives of the US Army’s DEVCOM Armaments Center trained Marines to use 3D printing for repair electronics components repa...

Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

eSUN introduces PLA-HF high-speed 3D printing filament

The PLA material supports 600 mm/s daily print speeds and up to 1000 mm/s depending on printer settings. The post eSUN introduces ...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Artec 3D launches Artec Point II metrology-grade laser scanner

Captures up to 5.8 million points per second with certified 0.02 mm accuracy for industrial inspection and reverse engineering. Th...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Trimble Arc Agent adds AI to logistics office workflows

The SaaS tool connects to TMS platforms, email and spreadsheets to convert unstructured data into system records. The post Trimble...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Software & CAM

Remcom updates XFdtd electromagnetic simulation software

Release 7.11.2 adds circuit solver elements, material support, project tagging and frequency band filtering. The post Remcom updat...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

Rockwell links Plex QMS with VisionAI integration

The API-enabled connection adds AI-driven workflows for camera-based inspection and quality traceability. The post Rockwell links ...

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Stratasys receives funding for additive quality assurance

The 24-month project will develop monitoring tools for F3300 and F900 industrial FDM platforms. The post Stratasys receives fundin...

Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Milling

Formlabs names Dan Riccio strategic advisor

Board changes include Max Lobovsky becoming chairman and Dávid Lakatos being named president. The post Formlabs names Dan Riccio s...

Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Turning

Pusan National University & ORNL Develop Elastomeric Liquid Crystal Actuators

Korea’s Pusan National University has developed 3D printed elastomeric actuators. In a paper published in Nature, the team used el...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Kupros Launches Cu29 V2, Announces Process for Embedded Electronics from Desktop FFF & FDM

In addition to its more traditional uses, the centrality of copper to an unusually large number of high-growth industries has led ...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

What It’s Like to Be the First Patient to Wear LightForce’s 3D Printed Metal Braces

This is Part II of our LightForce interview series. While Part I focused on the technology behind the company’s customized 3D prin...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Killer 3D Printing Applications: Cooling for Body Armor, Helmets, Seats, & Safety Gear

In this ongoing series of Killer 3D Printing Applications, we’ve looked at a lot of things, including tools, tool voids, factory a...

Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Milling

Archer to acquire Boeing autonomy subsidiaries

The deal includes Wisk, SkyGrid and Insitu, adding eVTOL, air traffic management and UAS capabilities to Archer’s platform. The po...

Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Automation

Schneider Electric debuts multi-chemistry UPS

The next-generation APC Smart-UPS supports VRLA and lithium-ion batteries for distributed IT and edge environments. The post Schne...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

MiTAC expands Newark operations facility

The California site adds NPI, engineering lab, customer experience and service center functions for AI and cloud infrastructure. T...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

SOLIZE partners with Dassault Systèmes in Japan

The agreement supports use of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform across design, engineering and manufacturing workflows. The post SOLIZE pa...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

3D Systems receives $9 million Air Force award

The GEN-II DMP-1000 program focuses on large-format metal 3D printing for flight-related components. The post 3D Systems receives ...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Chinese 3D Printer OEM Targeting Market for Tiny Metal Parts Closes Pre-Series A Round

Earlier in the year, a consortium that includes China’s BLT announced a major breakthrough in using a high-precision, liquid metal...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Improve safety and hazard protection, based on expert advice

Three experts weigh in on hazard protection, personal protective equipment, fall protection and other safety topics. The post Impr...

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

NUWC Keyport Becomes First Naval Warfare Center to Receive Official Approval for Metal AM Process

US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has approved the PBF process for 17-4PH stainless steel demonstrated by Naval Undersea Warfa...

Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Chromatic 3D Materials Opens Propellant Test-firing Site in Minnesota

Chromatic 3D Materials has inaugurated a test firing site at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota. It’s a 210 square kilometer M...

Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min read