Revolutionizing Aerospace Manufacturing: ORNL and Boeing’s Breakthrough in Large-Scale Additive Tooling
In a significant leap for industrial manufacturing, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Boeing have successfully engineered a massive, two-ton steel Stamp Form Die (SFD) mold using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). This achievement,…
Revolutionary Manufacturing: Boeing and ORNL Unveil Large-Scale Multi-Metal 3D-Printed Tooling
In a landmark achievement for aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Boeing have successfully produced a massive Stamp Form Die (SFD) mold using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). This gargantuan…
Inside IMTS 2026: Manufacturing’s Biggest Stage Delivers a Masterclass in Scale, Resilience, and Automation
CHICAGO — Last week, after breaking in a brand-new pair of heavily padded shoes and packing an upgraded audio setup, I stepped into the labyrinthine manufacturing extravaganza known as the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026. Held…
Racing Against the Scale: Inside Hyundai’s High-Stakes Autonomous ‘Data Flywheel’ Strategy
By Stewart Burnett A data flywheel only closes a technology gap if it starts spinning before rivals reach an unassailable scale advantage. This fundamental truth of modern automotive software development hangs over Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) as it…
The Rise of the Living Seawall: Kind Designs Secures $10M to Scale Resilient Infrastructure
In a significant milestone for both the 3D printing sector and climate-resilient engineering, Miami-based startup Kind Designs has closed a $10 million Pre-Series A funding round. The raise, which values the company at $70 million, underscores a dramatic…
