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Automation

Piezo Direct adds coaxial cable and PVDF film sensors

The new sensing options target vibration, motion, and pressure monitoring in medical, industrial, aerospace and wearable uses. The...

Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Is the NoClogger Really Effective for Desktop 3D Printers?

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about the “NoClogger”, but is it really a useful tool? The post Is the NoClogger Really Effective ...

Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Most 3D Printing Metals Are Adapted. This One Was Designed with AI

A research team from the University of South China and Purdue University developed a new type of steel designed specifically for 3...

Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

6K Wins $1.95M DLA Award to Recycle Defense Metals

6K will receive $1.95 million from the Defense Logistics Agency under the Recovering Strategic Value project. The Phase II award a...

Apr 6, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Turning

3D Printing Market Hits $16B in 2025 as Growth Picks Up Again

The global 3D printing market reached $16 billion in 2025, growing just over 10% year over year, according to new data from Additi...

Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

3DPOD 297: 3D Printed Static Mixer Nozzles with Eric Ronning, Re Mixers

Eric Ronning started ReMixers when he and his team discovered a new way to more efficiently mix fluids, pastes, and other material...

Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Software & CAM

Keysight introduces virtual assembly simulation software

The tool helps engineers spot distortion and dimensional risks early using guided workflows without FEM expertise. The post Keysig...

Apr 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Technology

Molex completes acquisition of Smiths Interconnect

The deal adds rugged connectors, RF and optical products and semiconductor test capabilities across multiple industries. The post ...

Apr 6, 2026 · 3 min read
CNC Milling

ROHM adds TLRx728 and BD728x CMOS op amp series

The lineup includes 1-, 2- and 4-channel options with rail-to-rail input/output for sensor and power monitoring uses. The post ROH...

Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Routers

3D Printing Prosthetic Nests to Help Endangered Birds Stretch Their Wings

On the grounds of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Oxford, England surrounded by roughly 12,000 acres of forest ...

Apr 5, 2026 · 3 min read
3D Printing

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 5, 2026

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. The post Who’s The Biggest In 3...

Apr 5, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Personalized Without Compromise: AI Keeps Custom 3D Prints Durable

Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor discuss how emerging systems blend generative design with structural analysis so everyday us...

Apr 4, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

New Book “Impossible Works” Highlights Breakthrough 3D Printed Designs

There’s another Kickstarter campaign you should consider backing. The post New Book “Impossible Works” Highlights Breakthrough 3D ...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

iAutomation authorized to sell Festo in Eastern U.S.

The agreement covers the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast and adds pneumatic and electric automation products to its regional lineup. Th...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Divergent & GA-ASI: How Connecting at AMUG Led to an Important Industry Partnership

As I mentioned in my AMUG 2026 overview, I had a lot of delays traveling to Reno, Nevada to attend the conference. So unfortunatel...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Software & CAM

Getac named to CRN Edge Computing 100 list

Its rugged Copilot+ PCs support local AI workloads in low-connectivity environments including defense, utilities and field service...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Milling

Canada Backs Aspect Biosystems With $280M to Scale Bioprinted Tissue Therapies

The Government of Canada is supporting bioprinting company Aspect Biosystems with a new $280 million project to help develop and m...

Apr 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Software & CAM

Datakit 2026.2 adds format and interoperability updates

The release includes SOLIDWORKS configuration reading, glTF metadata support and ARM support for the Solid Edge reader. The post D...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Trimble signs agreement to acquire Document Crunch

The software analyzes construction contracts, payment terms, compliance issues and project risks and already integrates with Proje...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Routers

Siemens expands private 5G infrastructure to more countries

New CBRS radio units and edge-enabled routers target on-premises industrial networking and shop-floor data processing. The post Si...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Loughborough University Using Freemelt’s EBM Technology to Drive AM Research

To help drive additive manufacturing (AM) research, Loughborough University in England is using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) techno...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
CNC Turning

Leading Chemical Manufacturer Kureha Makes Strategic Investment in Z-Polymers’ Advanced 3D Printing Materials

Aside from rising gasoline prices, the US still hasn’t seen much direct economic impact from disruption to Strait of Hormuz mariti...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
3D Printing

Oil’s New Arms Race: Efficiency, Geopolitics, and the Rise of Industrial 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how oil and gas companies — from Chevron to PEMEX — can emulate Petrobras’ distribut...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Automation

Computer Guidance eCMS v4.2 named Constructech Top Product

The cloud ERP platform combines financials, project management and reporting tools for construction workflows in field and office ...

Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read