Tariffs started in 1789, one of the first acts of the newly formed U.S. Congress. More recently, tariffs have seen a resurgence, with countries imposing these duties as part of their economic policy ...

The armed services are increasingly turning to additive manufacturing – commonly known as 3D printing – to produce parts on demand, reduce costs, and boost readiness. For example, the Southeast ...

DETROIT ARSENAL—Army additive manufacturing experts are using an advanced materials process to replace damaged ground vehicle parts more quickly, reducing vehicle down-time in formations. The Battle ...

With additive manufacturing, used to build this heat exchanger, one key is to do prototyping for the part and then see whether additive or subtractive manufacturing is the better choice of manufacture ...

Sustainability metrics for additive manufacturing are evolving, with a focus on enterprise-wide impact rather than just part-to-part comparisons, emphasizing resource efficiency and environmental ROI.

American contract manufacturers that specialize in 3D printing, such as Endeavor 3D, are ramping up facilities in anticipation of a rush to manufacturer in the U.S. “America will be a manufacturing ...

For decades, metal additive manufacturing (AM) has promised to revolutionize aerospace by offering lighter, more complex, and faster-to-produce components. But for much of its history, AM in the space ...

Injection molding has long been the workhorse for producing plastic parts. It’s economical for high volumes and offers reliable and repeatable methods for most designs. Additive manufacturing, also ...

Back in 2022, I wrote about the triple threat of additive, agility and automation—three forces that were already reshaping manufacturing and product development. Fast forward to 2025, and these trends ...