Innovation in Industrial Safety: Robotic Submersible System Wins National Award for Eliminating Confined-Space Tank Hazards
INDIANAPOLIS — In the high-stakes world of industrial manufacturing, petroleum refining, and chemical processing, few operational challenges carry the persistent peril of tank inspections. For generations, maintaining regulatory compliance and structural…
Beyond the Spec Sheet: How SHINING 3D Metrology is Redefining Industrial Scanning
In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial metrology, the traditional practice of competing solely on technical specifications—such as point density or volumetric accuracy—is undergoing a paradigm shift. On September 9, SHINING 3D Metrology signaled…
Nigeria Targets Industrial Sovereignty: The Strategic Vision for a National Metal Additive Manufacturing Hub
In a bold move to pivot away from heavy reliance on imported industrial components, Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to establish the country’s first-ever Metal Additive…
Bridging the Gap: How the ORNL-Mazak Partnership is Redefining Industrial Metal Production
The manufacturing sector has long operated under a rigid dichotomy: the precision of subtractive machining versus the design freedom of additive manufacturing (AM). For decades, these two processes lived in separate corners of the factory floor,…
Scaling Innovation: Stratasys Unveils the F870 to Redefine Factory-Floor Additive Manufacturing
In a move set to disrupt the traditional boundaries of factory-floor production, 3D printing giant Stratasys has officially unveiled the F870, a large-format FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) system engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of the…
Bridging the Gap: Kallisio Launches Direct-to-Patient Access for 3D-Printed Radiation Therapy Devices
In a significant move to democratize access to personalized oncology, medical technology firm Kallisio has unveiled an expanded access program for its FDA-cleared, 3D-printed intraoral device, Stentra. Designed specifically for head and neck cancer…
Tripo AI Secures $447M: A Watershed Moment for Generative 3D Foundation Models
In a move that underscores the explosive growth of the generative AI sector, Tripo AI—a pioneering force in 3D foundation models and world models—has successfully closed a monumental funding round. The company announced it has secured approximately 3…
PrusaSlicer 3.0: A Monumental Leap in 3D Printing Workflow and Ecosystem Design
On September 1, 2026, Prusa Research marked a significant milestone in additive manufacturing history. Exactly 15 years after the initial commit to the Slic3r project—the foundational architecture upon which the current industry standard was built—the…
Revolutionizing Automotive R&D: Hyundai’s Strategic Integration of Large-Format High-Speed Sintering
In a significant leap for industrial additive manufacturing (AM), South Korean automotive powerhouse Hyundai has bolstered its Namyang R&D Center with the installation of two VX1000 High Speed Sintering (HSS) polymer 3D printers. Provided by German…
Beyond the Wooden Crate: The U.S. Army’s SixPAC Revolutionizes Ammunition Logistics
By Editorial Staff On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center officially unveiled "SixPAC" at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. This event marked the end of an era for military logistics,…
