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

An ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge, LA, has improved the design and performance of an anti-wicking device using Meltio's M600 laser metal deposition (LMD) sytem to print the part in titanium. The resulting redesign reduced costs by 42% and lead times by 90%. The existing anti-wicking device, designed to prevent oil from wicking up thermocouple wires into…
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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…

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

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

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.

3D Printing Optimism on Display at RAPID Event

May 15, 2026 · RAPID+TCT 2026 showcased new hardware, software, and services for the 3D printing industry.

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Meltio Takes Metal Additive to the Next Level

May 13, 2026 · Meltio's DED technology enables industries to tailor and customize their solutions to create & repair metal parts.

Editor’s Chat: Additive Manufacturing Strategies Show, AMUG, ASSESS, NVIDIA GTC, and More

April 24, 2026 · Editors discuss recent conferences they attended, including the Additive Manufacturing Strategies Show, ASSESS, AMUG, and NVIDIA GTC.

3D Printing Markets Reach $16 Billion in 2025

April 17, 2026 · Additive Manufacturing Research expects the AM market to grow to $57 billion by 2034, with services as the largest sector.

Meshy Partners With Formlabs for On-Demand Printing

April 14, 2026 · AI-based tool allows for on-demand 3D printing without CAD expertise.

How Natural Language Input Might Change DfAM and CNC

April 10, 2026 · In this article, we examine the integration of large language models (LLMs) in design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.

Digital Engineering April 2026

April 9, 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 integration. The issue also includes a feature on cloud-based design and simulation, as well as reports from the Synopsys conference and Additive Manufacturing Strategies.

Hexagon Launches Updated Organic Design Tool

March 18, 2026 · Available via subscription, Geomagic Freeform offers haptic input, Python scripting, and Deform Selection.

Desktop Micro-Precision 3D Printer Offers Micron-Level Accuracy

March 17, 2026 · BMF microArch S150 Series provides industrial-grade micro-precision printing in a compact form factor.

AM Industry is Warming Up

March 10, 2026 · Despite a blizzard, Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026 brought together top industry execs.

Rapid Geometry Review for Additive Designs

March 4, 2026 · Metamorphic's new service provides DfAM expertise to evaluate 3D printing designs prior to production.

Additive Manufacturing Strategies Looks to the Future of 3D Printing

February 18, 2026 · The 2026 event returns to New York, bringing together industry leaders and other stakeholders for three days of high-level discussions.

January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive

January 27, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.

Design & Simulation Summit: Can AI Be Trusted for Engineering Workflows?

October 29, 2025 · Virtual event will kick off Oct. 30 with a keynote focused on AI for design and simulation, as well as case studies from UL Research Institutes, Weber Food, and more.

Government Shutdown Limits America Makes Fall TRX Event

October 10, 2025 · The annual technical review will be limited to those holding valid DD2345 forms.

Advanced Simulation Takes Flight at NAFEMS Aerospace Seminar

September 30, 2025 · FAA, NASA execs headline NAFEMS event with a focus on advanced simulation and AI-based surrogate modeling.

Getting Schooled in DfAM

September 26, 2025 · This piece checks in on how vendors and engineering schools are collaborating to impart new DfAM skills to students.

Design & Simulation Software Guide 2025

September 25, 2025 · In this Special Issue, Digital Engineering presents its second annual guide to design and simulation software vendors.


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