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CNC Turning

Xometry updates AI models for custom manufacturing

The platform adds context-aware process recommendations, CNC cost prediction and supplier matching based on machine capabilities. ...

Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Humanoid robots aren’t coming for your automation; they’re coming for everything else

This column is an acknowledgement that ingenuity will often find its utility. The post Humanoid robots aren’t coming for your auto...

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Siemens to acquire Precision Innovations

The deal would add AI chip planning tools built on OpenROAD for SoC feasibility analysis and design exploration. The post Siemens ...

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Automation

Hexagon adds OPC UA support to SpatialAnalyzer

The release adds SARCA robot calibration, ATS800 support and Google Sheets integration for metrology-assisted workflows. The post ...

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Automation

NVIDIA adds Omniverse libraries to Agent Toolkit

The tools support sensor simulation, GPU physics and CAD-to-SimReady workflows for preparing 3D assets. The post NVIDIA adds Omniv...

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

How the US-China Trade War is Changing the 3D Printing Market

Western governments don’t really have a coherent view on how to engage China on trade, and how could they? They vacillate between ...

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

Who’s Asking the Questions? A Look at Additive Manufacturing’s Financial Analysts

Every earnings season, executives at publicly traded additive manufacturing (AM) companies face questions from Wall Street. While ...

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

3DPOD 307: Wire Arc AM with Peter Richards, Deep Manufacturing

Peter Richards is the CEO of Deep Manufacturing, a supremely ambitious company deploying DED to build underwater habitats. Additio...

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Automation

Synera adds CAD shape intelligence to workflows

Powered by HOOPS AI 1.1, the module lets teams search geometry, find similar parts and reuse design context in agentic automation....

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Beyond Generative Design: Can AI-Driven 3D Printing Truly Deliver on Precision?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought a new look to the hardware engineering domain. Using generative design algorithms, engine...

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Technology

Molex signs fiber optic cable supply deal

Prysmian will expand U.S. fiber capacity for data center builds, supporting lead-time reliability and long-term deployment plannin...

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Building a culture of corrosion awareness for better asset management

Corrosion control is an important aspect of asset management that should be incorporated into predictive and preventive maintenanc...

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Industry News

Make: Live – Physics in Action

Join Dale Dougherty and Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron, authors of the new Make: Physics book, to discover how their hands-on physi...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

Rapidus and Cadence integrate agentic AI for SoC design

Raads Navigator and Raads Indicator support quality assurance and issue resolution across advanced-node workflows. The post Rapidu...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Guides & Tips

Lockheed Martin releases MORFIUS X-Rotor system

The reusable airborne HPM platform is designed to neutralize more than 50 drones per flight without dedicated sensors. The post Lo...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

The State of the Desktop Filament Market 2026, Part 1: Facehugging AI

As many as ten million desktop 3D printers may be sold this year. This makes the desktop filament market potentially a significant...

Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Software & CAM

ABB to acquire silicon carbide power conversion firm

Advantics’ converter modules deliver up to 99% efficiency for data centers, industrial microgrids and EV infrastructure. The post ...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

3YOURMIND Demonstrates that Distributed 3D Printing is Ready at AM Village 2026

Given that additive manufacturing (AM) is so closely adhering to the classic industrialization blueprint whereby military adoption...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Technology

MDT introduces magnetic switch IC for CGM devices

TMR1370 draws 50 nA maximum supply current and supports 1.8 V to 4.0 V operation in a 1.6 mm DFN5L package. The post MDT introduce...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Printing Money Episode 40: 3DP/AM Deal Analysis and More with Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, AMPOWER

Welcome to Printing Money Episode 40. Matthias Schmidt-Lehr (AMPOWER, Executive Partner) joins Danny for this episode and we are v...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

How the World’s Most Advanced Tech Companies Are Using 3D Printing

3D printing has been around for decades. For most of that time, it was a prototyping tool. Engineers used it to check if a design ...

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

Hembased Launches Cold Compostable 3D Printing Filament Made Out of Palm Leaves

Dutch firm Hembased is launching a cold compostable filament. Cold compostable means that the material should return completely to...

Jul 19, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Routers

Easy DIY CNC Workholding Clamps

These two universal plywood clamps are easy to make and use on any CNC router. The post Easy DIY CNC Workholding Clamps appeared f...

Jul 17, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

AI, AI … Oh. Maybe artificial intelligence isn’t coming for your job after all

Is AI really coming to take your job? Or are there more nuanced discussions that should be happening right now? The post AI, AI … ...

Jul 17, 2026 · 3 min read