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Adoption of AM in Automotive Accelerating

The extent of use of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry really comes down to confidence in its capacity as a tool for production and, what may be most significant—cost, which still largely influences whether companies pursue high-volume production. For instance, because performance vehicles cost big money to produce, such manufacturers…
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Digital Engineering April 2026

In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI…

Phillips Supports Naval Manufacturing Experiment at RIMPAC 2026

June 30, 2026 · Containerized hybrid manufacturing system aboard USS ESSEX will help evaluate expeditionary production and repair capabilities in operational environments

Youngstown Innovation Hub, Ohio Aerospace Institute Kick Off Pilot Small Biz Cohort

June 30, 2026 · The three-month hybrid program will guide a select cohort of 5–10 companies through developing a competitive NSF Project Pitch and building a complete, submission-ready Phase I proposal package.

Adoption of AM in Automotive Accelerating

June 26, 2026 · Digital Engineering reached out to several companies in AM who addressed their successes and limitations in using AM as a tool to impact automotive parts production and more.

Nikon SLM Solutions Teams Up With Xpertos3D

June 26, 2026 · Specifically company hopes to expand access to industrial metal additive manufacturing across Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador, supporting growing demand in aerospace, energy, and other high-performance sectors.

Massivit Launches RapidWings Manufacturing Platform

June 24, 2026 · Built on Massivit’s Cast-In-Motion (CIM) technology, RapidWings compresses composite tooling lead times into a matter of days.

America Makes to Host 14th Annual MMX in Ohio

June 19, 2026 · Attendees can participate in discussions and strategic networking focused on advancing next-generation AM adoption across the defense industrial base.

Stratasys Unveils Rail-Ready Flame-Retardant FDM Material

June 19, 2026 · Designed for production environments, the material offers printability, surface finish, and repeatable part quality.

TDK Corp. Set to Acquire Fabric8Labs

June 11, 2026 · Fabric8Labs enters into definitive agreement to join TDK's global manufacturing network.

Velo3D, Aurelia Technologies Partner to Advance AM

June 10, 2026 · The partnership supports Aurelia's continuous improvement plans, including design consolidation, faster iteration, supply chain resilience, and cost reductions, according to Velo3D.

Formlabs Unveils Fuse X1

June 9, 2026 · Industrial large-format SLS 3D printing

Siemens Kicks Off New Workforce Initiative for U.S. Veterans

June 8, 2026 · Industry- and ABET-recognized “Expedite – Skills for Industry” microcredential takes military skills and helps convert them so veterans are equipped for civilian industry jobs.

UltiMaker Presents Factor 4 Plus

June 5, 2026 · Rugged, secure, and field deployable design for use across diverse defense environments.

Dyndrite Team Picked for America Makes AI Initiative

June 4, 2026 · Project is related to a $2 million America Makes initiative focused on accelerating qualification and reducing testing burden for LPBF-produced 17-4PH stainless steel through AI-driven risk modeling and statistically informed material allowables development

America Makes Shares Winners of $2M Project Call

June 4, 2026 · The objective of the project call is to develop an AI-driven framework to identify and quantify risk in the current material allowables approach for 17-4PH stainless steel (H1025) produced by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).

Nikon SLM Solutions Partners with NB Additive

June 3, 2026 · The partnership will focus on industrial metal additive manufacturing applications across aerospace, defense, energy, and high-performance industrial sectors.

ExxonMobil Refinery Reduces Part Costs By 42% With Titanium 3D Printing

June 3, 2026 · Refinery uses Meltio solution to improve anti-wicking device design.

Incodema3D Purchases 5 EOS Metal 3D Printers

June 2, 2026 · EOS reports that 50% YoY growth for Incodema3D is driving investments in people, facilities, and EOS additive manufacturing technologies.

MISUMI Americas Develops AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform

June 1, 2026 · Global manufacturing company helps companies accelerate product launches and scale from standard components to complex production assemblies.

MISUMI Makes $1B Global Investment in AI and Digital Manufacturing

May 29, 2026 · MISUMI Americas launch integrates Fictiv and MISUMI capabilities for engineering and supply chain execution.

Cadillac F1 Team Deploys 3D Systems’ SLA Technology

May 28, 2026 · SLA materials portfolio is enabling accurate and rapid production of test parts, 3D Systems reports.


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