Last week I went to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) and it was incredible. This is a toy store for machinists and showcases the best of industrial automation. But one of the ...

Industrial 3D printer maker ExOne, known for its binder jetting technology, has introduced fine powder printing capability for its Innovent printer, designed for R&D teams and education labs. These ...

Researchers at Empa have developed machine learning algorithms that reduce preliminary testing in laser-based metal additive manufacturing by about two-thirds without compromising quality. Using ...

At its 2026 Motion Meeting, Studer celebrated 50 years of its machine foundations, plus a new inexpensive machine and a thriving apprenticeship program. Read on to learn what machine shops can take ...

Igus has launched iglide i230 3D printing material specifically designed for high-temperature applications. The new powder material, which is suitable for selective laser sintering (SLS), can endure ...

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is one of the latest and most sensational developments in manufacturing since the industrial revolution. The technique is mainly based upon ‘layer-by-layer ...

So, you’re trying to figure out if you should use 3D metal printing or CNC machining for your project, huh? It’s a common ...

Powder 3D printing, specifically Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), offers several advantages over traditional filament and resin 3D printing methods. In the world of 3D printing, powder-based ...

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is revolutionizing metal 3D printing, but ensuring consistent quality is still a challenge. Researchers are now using AI and machine learning to monitor melt pools, ...

An array of powder-metal parts. Powder metallurgy was practiced long before ancient artisans learned to melt and cast iron. Egyptians made iron tools using PM techniques back in 3,000 B.C. The ancient ...

The RusBeam 2800 is now India's largest electron-beam wire deposition 3D printer operating under vacuum. The machine was ...