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1 Oct 2026
Additive Suppliers Take on the Role of Production Partners, and More from IMTS 2026
IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show offers a snapshot of additive manufacturing in the context of the broader manufacturing landscape. This year, exhibitors highlighted part production services, advances in machine setup and postprocessing, robot-enabled flexibility, their own supply chains and the one application on everyone’s mind: drones.

10 Sep 2026
3D Printed Mobility Devices Support Kids’ Independence
General Pattern shares its experience as one of the manufacturing partners for MakeGood, the organization behind the design and distributed manufacturing of life-changing Toddler Mobility Trainers.

9 Sep 2026
Oakland University and Automation Alley Launch Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
The collaboration brings together Oakland University's School of Engineering and Computer Science and Automation Alley's Project DIAMOnD Digital Transformation Center to accelerate additive manufacturing innovation, workforce development and digital manufacturing across Michigan.

3 Sep 2026
Superfeet Scales Production, Customization of 3D Printed Performance Insoles
Superfeet is leveraging 3D printing to manufacture personalized performance insoles based on customers’ individual biometric scans.

2 Sep 2026
U.S. Navy New Metallic 3D Printing Standards Accelerate Submarine Construction and Repair
The Navy's newly approved Project Peculiar Document PPD 802-8436658 establishes a streamlined technical pathway for substituting legacy cast and wrought parts with additively manufactured metallic components across submarine construction, maintenance and combat-ready repair.

1 Sep 2026
Plan Your Visit to the Additive Sector at IMTS 2026
Housed for the first time in the South Building, the Additive Sector reinforces AM’s role as a production technology that complements other processes. Six AM categories to investigate at this year’s show.
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19 Aug 2026
CONTRAX Grand Rapids 2026 Registration is Now Open
Following its successful Austin, TX debut, CONTRAX invites contract manufacturing parts, components and services buyers from across the industrial supply chain to register.

20 Apr 2026
10 Minutes to Influence U.S. Manufacturing Policy
U.S. manufacturing policy is being decided now—and it will directly affect your costs, supply chain, and competitiveness. Your voice can help shape what comes next. Complete the 2026 Reshoring Survey today to inform policymakers and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. All respondents receive final results for benchmarking purposes.

14 Oct 2025
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should: The AM Curmudgeon
There are absolutely cases where additive manufacturing makes sense, but don’t let it be the only tool in your toolbox.

16 Sep 2025
Introducing GROW Industrial: A Full-Funnel Marketing Solutions Provider
GROW Industrial is the newly formed marketing services arm of Gardner Business Media. Offering custom content, marketing, creative, research, and data services, GROW Industrial expands and builds on the company’s deep first-party reach into the discrete parts manufacturing sector.

16 Sep 2025
Additive Manufacturing Is a Doorway to New Markets
Additive’s agnosticism with regard to part geometry makes it possible for the same equipment to serve many potential needs. Manufacturers who capitalize on this capability can use AM to diversify into new markets.

2 Sep 2025
Contract Manufacturer Uptive Makes Outsourced AM a Productive Enterprise Solution
Uptive Manufacturing has its roots in AM’s Wild West entrepreneurial past, but today it helps customers of all sizes use the technology as a strategic manufacturing option.
Sustainability See All

21 Sep 2026
Stratasys Expands Partnership with Limbitless Solutions to Broaden Access to 3D Printed Prosthetics for Children
Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit at the University of Central Florida, are deepening a 12-year collaboration focused on sustainability, education and expanding access to bionic prosthetic devices for children.

7 Sep 2026
Voltage Vessels 3D Prints Composite RHIB Prototype, Seeks Next Steps with Eclipse X9 Composite
The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.

22 Jun 2026
SUMMSEED Consortium to Develop Sustainable Steels for Enhanced Efficiency in Mining and Heavy Industries
The SUMMSEED project, led by the Technical University of Catalonia - BarcelonaTech, is developing medium manganese steels for wire-based DED. Potential outcome: The project aims to create an alternative to Hadfield steels with reduced CO2 footprint.

11 Jun 2026
Inside Haddy's Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Microfactory
The company’s first LFAM microfactory using composites transforms supply chains, enables local manufacturing and circularity across industries.

7 May 2026
Making (and Re-Making) with Large-Format Additive Manufacturing
OEM and social enterprise re:3D develops large-format 3D printers in the U.S. with a focus on sustainability, upgradability and enabling economic independence anywhere.

7 Apr 2026
3D Printed Aircraft Hinge from Recycled Titanium: Pic of the Week
The flight-tested, 3D printed hinge in this week’s Pic is made from recycled titanium, which was recovered from a decomissioned aircraft.
Materials See All

28 Sep 2026
QuesTek Computational Platform Expands Advanced Materials Design with New Niobium Suite
QuesTek Innovations adds the Niobium Suite to its Icmd materials design and engineering platform, developed in collaboration with niobium producer CBMM to accelerate design of high-performance alloys for aerospace, energy and additive manufacturing.

23 Sep 2026
NIST Reference Material Promotes Standardization in Photopolymer 3D Printing
The National Institute of Standards and Technology introduces Reference Material 8047, a standardized photoactive resin developed with the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance to improve measurement consistency and reproducibility in photopolymer additive manufacturing.

18 Sep 2026
Dyndrite Supports America Makes Delta Qual 2.0 to Advance Metal Additive Manufacturing Qualification
Dyndrite has been selected as a participant in two funded technical efforts under the America Makes Delta Qual 2.0 program, a $9 million initiative focused on modernizing qualification methodologies for laser powder bed fusion.

15 Sep 2026
Floating Titanium Material Improves Marine Infrastructure
In a study led by RMIT’s Center for Additive Manufacturing, Australian engineers have created a strong, lightweight and buoyant titanium material to improve marine infrastructure.

7 Sep 2026
Voltage Vessels 3D Prints Composite RHIB Prototype, Seeks Next Steps with Eclipse X9 Composite
The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.

4 Sep 2026
Continuum Powders and Mastrex Collaborate to Accelerate Metal Powder Validation for LPBF Systems
Continuum Powders and Mastrex are working together to develop optimized processing parameters and repeatable print performance across Mastrex's MX series laser powder bed fusion machines, targeting cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V and 17-4 stainless steel as initial materials.
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10 Nov 2026
Plasma Facing Component Testing of 3D Printed Tungsten
Demand for new and renewable energy sources is rising and meeting it will require power sources that do not yet exist at scale. Nuclear fusion, the reaction that powers the sun and other stars, is among the most promising. Sustaining a continuous fusion reaction depends on components that survive inside the reactor, specifically in the divertor area where Tungsten tiles funnel waste particles and heat away from the plasma. Although Tungsten is an excellent candidate material due to its high melting temperature and thermal conductivity, combined with low tritium retention and the lowest nuclear activation of the materials available, it is also among the hardest metals to manufacture. Poor machinability and low temperature brittleness make the slotted, pocketed tile geometries costly or impossible to machine and laser powder bed fusion struggles to print Tungsten without cracking. Electron beam powder bed fusion resolves this by changing the thermal environment in which Tungsten is melted: the process runs under high vacuum, protecting a metal that oxidizes readily at temperature and the electron beam is defocused and rastered across the powder bed to hold it well above Tungsten's ductile-to-brittle transition before and after every melt pass. Material stays ductile throughout the build and the result is near fully dense Tungsten free of microcracking, with the design freedom that divertor tile geometries demand.In this webinar, Jonathan Buckley from JEOL USA will present results from reactor testing of Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion divertor tiles, which survived exposure with minimal damage. The manufacturing of these Tungsten divertor tiles, from powder to finished product, will be shown along with details on the testing and results. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, using the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, a DOE Office of Science user facility, under contracts DE-FC02-04ER54698, DE-AC05–00OR22725 with UT-Battelle LLC, DE-NA0003525 with NTESS under DOE NNSA and DE-AC02-09CH11466.

On Demand
From Powder Metallurgy to Powder Bed Fusion: An Analysis of AM for Tungsten
Powder metallurgy has been the default manufacturing route for tungsten because of its scalability and process maturity. However, it carries fundamental constraints such as long lead times tied to tooling, multiple required processing steps and susceptibility to internal defects that limit design flexibility and performance in demanding applications.Electron beam powder bed fusion, or EB-PBF, offers an alternative route for manufacturing pure and alloyed tungsten parts. By processing tungsten layer by layer in a vacuum at elevated temperatures, EB-PBF avoids the oxidation, cracking and porosity mechanisms that complicate conventional tungsten manufacturing. By manufacturing with EB-PBF, tungsten parts can be made for high-density, high-temperature applications such as hypersonics, kinetic penetrators and radiation shielding.The webinar will provide a comparison of both processes, covering mechanical and material properties, design considerations and end-to-end manufacturing workflow. Attendees will leave with a framework for evaluating which route fits their application requirements.AgendaPowder metallurgy process for tungsten: Where it works well and what fundamental constraints limit part performance and design flexibility.Electron beam powder bed fusion for tungsten: How a tungsten 3D printing process addresses challenges in cracking, oxidation and internal defects that have made tungsten manufacturing difficult.Side-by-side comparative analysis: An evaluation of both manufacturing processes and which applications are most suitable for powder metallurgy versus EB-PBF.

On Demand
Machine Learning in AM: Layer-by-Layer Defect Detection in Powder Bed Fusion
Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, including machine learning, are increasingly integrated into additive manufacturing workflows to interpret process data and analyze large datasets, such as layer-by-layer powder bed images. In powder bed fusion (PBF), each layer can be imaged and analyzed, providing a basis for data-driven assessments of process stability and part quality. In situ backscattered electron (BSE) imaging serves as an effective inspection technique, utilizing backscattered electron contrast from the solidified layer to detect density variations, cracking, and surface features.By combining machine learning with electron beam-based imaging, this approach demonstrates the potential for scalable, in-situ defect detection in additive manufacturing. It establishes the groundwork for future remelting strategies capable of using melt pool depth to close previously detected defects above a certain threshold in the next layer.AgendaOverview of how a supervised learning approach enables automated defect detection using sequential BSE image datasets, applicable for defect detection in serial production.Discussion of the model training process on a manually annotated dataset, allowing the model to associate BSE data with defect likelihood.Explanation of the inference process, where the trained detector evaluates new layer images, locates regions of interest, and outputs bounding boxes with associated confidence scores to assess defect likelihood.Assessment of model performance through precision and recall metrics, ensuring reliable identification of actual defects while minimizing false positives.

On Demand
Powder Bed Fusion Mechanics: Electron Beam Technology
Powder bed fusion is a leading additive manufacturing technology for producing high performance parts with excellent mechanical and material properties. Among its variants, electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) stands out for its unique advantages, such as a vacuum print environment, powder bed preheating, layer by layer backscattered electron imaging and high energy density for refractory alloys. This webinar provides an in-depth technical exploration into how the electron beam in EB-PBF works, focusing on the physics and control systems behind the electron beam. This will include advanced electron beam capabilities, such as beam shaping, charge neutralization and melt pool correction strategies enabled by patented technologies. Agenda: How electron beams are generated and controlled for additive manufacturing and other industrial applications Key hardware innovations that drive melt pool stability and beam control Lessons from electron microscopy/lithography expertise that now power AM hardware How EB-PBF can print fully dense Tungsten and refractory alloys at extremely high melting temperatures
Events See All

6 Oct 2026
Modern Machine Shop Top Shops 2026
New this year, Top Shops Conference will expand to include CNC machining and industrial finishing. Modern Machine Shop Top Shops and Products Finishing Top Shops, Gardner Business Media’s two largest and longest running benchmarking and business improvement survey programs, will join forces to host concurrent Top Shops Conference programs. In addition to dedicated conference programming, Top Shops Conference attendees will benefit from access to several shared general sessions, keynotes, exhibit rooms and special networking events enabling these two critical manufacturing service groups – CNC machining and industrial finishing - to learn, exchange ideas and make valuable business connections.

7 Oct 2026
Women in Manufacturing Summit
Join more than 2,000 professionals from October 7–9, 2026, at the WIM SUMMIT in Las Vegas for three days of learning, connection and inspiration.The WIM SUMMIT is where the manufacturing community goes ALL IN. It brings together professionals from across the industry and around the world for a dynamic experience focused on learning, networking and real conversations about what’s next in manufacturing. Whether you’re leading a team, growing your career or navigating change, the WIM SUMMIT is designed to meet you where you are.This year’s theme, ALL IN, is about showing up for the future of manufacturing together. As technology evolves, workforce needs shift, and the industry continues to change, moving forward takes new ideas and a shared commitment to what’s ahead. At the WIM SUMMIT, we’ll dig into what it means to go ALL IN – on talent and workforce strategy, smart manufacturing and AI, operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and wellbeing. WIM SUMMIT attendees will come away with practical takeaways, new perspectives, and connections that make an impact long after the event ends.

20 Oct 2026
Professionals of the Future
The European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF) is hosting the third edition of its Professionals of the Future (POTF) event. Building on EWF's commitment to international sectoral education and training, this year's edition explores the theme of artificial intelligence (AI): "Tools, Skills and Industrial Transformation."

21 Oct 2026
CONTRAX Grand Rapids 2026
CONTRAX events connect buyers and suppliers of American contract manufacturing services. From concept to contract, CONTRAX showcases North America’s premier industrial parts producers and service providers – leaders in design engineering, 3D printing and prototyping, CNC machining, casting, metal forming and fabricating, injection molding, surface treatment, parts finishing and systems integration. CONTRAX mission is to grow North American manufacturing by showcasing suppliers equipped to support the growing demand for advanced manufacturing production and services. Businesses looking to expand their supply base, take product to market or address production, services, reshoring, onshoring or nearshoring needs can turn to CONTRAX to find the companies, content and insights for solving and staying ahead of supply chain challenges.

28 Oct 2026
MD&M Midwest 2026
MD&M hosts MD&M Midwest 2026 on Oct. 28-29, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN.

3 Nov 2026
NDIA - 2026 Aircraft Survivability Symposium
NDIA hosts 2026 Aircraft Survivability Symposium on Nov. 3-5, 2026 in Colorado Springs, CO.
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11 Jun 2026 Sustainability
Inside Haddy's Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Microfactory
The company’s first LFAM microfactory using composites transforms supply chains, enables local manufacturing and circularity across industries.

4 Jun 2026 Metal
Electron Beam Melting with Tungsten: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Why is tungsten a desirable material for nuclear fusion and other demanding applications? And why is electron beam melting a good match for this refractory metal? We answer these questions and more in this follow-up to episode #87.

30 Apr 2026 Cool Parts
3D Printed Tungsten Divertor Tiles for Nuclear Fusion: The Cool Parts Show #87
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are simultaneously exploring fusion technology and the use of electron beam melting to produce components this process will require. An example in this episode.

2 Apr 2026 Metal
Video: Additively Manufactured Pressure Vessel Tested to Failure
Can an aluminum DED pressure vessel withstand conditions up to and beyond those it was designed to handle? And how far could it be pushed? In this video, we collaborate with Big Metal Additive and Stress Engineering to discover the answers.

26 Feb 2026 LFAM
3D Printed PVC Saves OEM Days of Assembly for Wastewater Product: The Cool Parts Show #86
Large-format fused granulate fabrication (FGF) is enabling Ipex to manufacture its Vortex Flow insert in a quarter of the time, with less manual labor and better opportunity to customize.

17 Feb 2026 Machining
Shop Tour Video: How to Integrate Additive and Subtractive Machining
Addman Advanced Metals has scaled from a single 3D printer to 25 while also building out a robust array of subtractive machines. In this video, find out how the shop manages its additive and subtractive workflows — and how it combines the two into a profitable niche.
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30 Sep 2026 Aerospace
America Makes Brings 3D Printing and Drone Technology Experiences to Students Across Five States
In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, America Makes will host half-day Design + Build + Fly events for high school students in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Alabama and California on October 2, 2026.

28 Sep 2026 Metal
QuesTek Computational Platform Expands Advanced Materials Design with New Niobium Suite
QuesTek Innovations adds the Niobium Suite to its Icmd materials design and engineering platform, developed in collaboration with niobium producer CBMM to accelerate design of high-performance alloys for aerospace, energy and additive manufacturing.

25 Sep 2026 Polymer
Filabot Launches the EX3 Filament Maker System for Polymer Research, Recycling and Material Development
The complete benchtop system combines extrusion, cooling, diameter monitoring and automatic spooling to help laboratories, universities, manufacturers and recycling programs produce custom 3D printing filament in-house.

23 Sep 2026 Photopolymerization/SLA
NIST Reference Material Promotes Standardization in Photopolymer 3D Printing
The National Institute of Standards and Technology introduces Reference Material 8047, a standardized photoactive resin developed with the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance to improve measurement consistency and reproducibility in photopolymer additive manufacturing.

22 Sep 2026 Software
RWTH Aachen University Open-Source Geometry Library Reduces Memory Requirements for AM CAM Software
The Institute Digital Additive Production (DAP) at RWTH Aachen University releases DAPComputationalGeometry, an open-source computational geometry library designed to improve performance, reduce memory consumption and accelerate data preparation in additive manufacturing CAM software development.

21 Sep 2026 Prosthetics/Orthotics
Stratasys Expands Partnership with Limbitless Solutions to Broaden Access to 3D Printed Prosthetics for Children
Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit at the University of Central Florida, are deepening a 12-year collaboration focused on sustainability, education and expanding access to bionic prosthetic devices for children.
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